Sikh Beliefs

Sikh Beliefs

1. The Nature of God

   • Mool Mantar
     • 'Ik Onkar : There is only one God.
     • Satnam: Eternal truth is his name
     • Karta Purakh: He is the creator
     • Nir Vair: He is without hate

2. God as creator

   • He is the creator of the world
   • He is omnipotent
   • Guru Granth Sahib: 'You Yourself are the creator'
   • He is present and beyond creation

3. The nature of human life

   • 'Truth is higher than living; but higher still is truthful living.' (Guru Granth Sahib 62)
   • 5 virtues
   • Wisdom and courage

4. Life after death

   • 'The body is the field of karma in this age; whatever you plant, you shall harvest.' (Guru Granth Sahib 78)
   • Reincarnation
   • Karma determines rebirth

5. The purpose of life

   • 'The Gurmukhs are celebrated in life and death.' (Guru Granth Sahib 135)
   • Get good karma to join with God
   • meditate

6. The oneness of humanity

   • 'Recognise the Lord'd light within all' (Guru Granth Sahib 349)
   • Everyone is equal
     • Shown in langar
   • Khalsa Sikhs believe in the 5 k's

7. Sewa

   • Selfless service
   • Man, dhan and tan
   • 'do seva, and you shall be given a place in honour in the court of the Lord.' (Guru Granth Sahib 26)

8. Sangat

   • 'The Sat Sangat, the True Congregation of the True Guru, is the school of the soul, where the Glorious Virtues of the Lord are studied.' (Guru Granth Sahib 13160
   • Company of Sikhs in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib