Sikhism Key Words

Sikhism Key Words

1. Guru Nanak. The founder of Sikhism and the first Guru.

2. Mool Mantar. The Mool Mantar means "basic teaching" and is found at the beginning of each section in the Guru Granth Sahib. It is repeated every day in the early morning prayer.

3. Ik Onkar. Ik Onkar is the first word in the Mool Mantar and means "There is only one God"

4. Guru Granth Sahib~ Sikh holy book.

5. Gurdwara~ Sikh holy place.

6. Kesh~ Uncut Hair. Kara~ Steel bracelet. Kachha~ Special underwear. Kanga~ Wooden comb. Kirpan~ Ceremonial sword.