Core sikh beliefs

Core sikh beliefs

1. Ik onkar - One god

   • Waheguru - wonderful guru

2. Only as human they can reunite with god

3. Mukti - escape cycle of birth and death

4. Nirgun - god is without physical form

   • Sargun - god is in supreme form

5. Naam simran - the reciting and chanting of god's name to connect to god and remain aware of his presence everywhere and in everyone

6. Engage in Sewa at all times

   • Offer free service to anyone in need
     • Serve in Gurdwara, community centre, old people's homes, care centres, major world disasters

7. The three pillars of Sikhism: Guru Nanak formalised these three important pillars of sikhism

   • Naam Japna - Daily reading, understanding and practising of the principles outlined in Gurbani - Sikh scriptures
     • Kirat karna - To live honestly and earn by ones physical and mental effort.
     • Vand chakna - Share wealth within the community and outside

8. Five vices - Kam [Lust] Krodh [Rage] Lobh [Greed] Moh [Attachment] Ahankar [Ego]

   • A sikh needs to constantly attack and overcome these five vices

9. The sikh gurus taught the sikhs to develop positive human qualities

   • Will lead the soul closer to god and away from evil
     • Sat (Truth)
     • Daya (compassion)
     • Santokh [Contenment]
     • Nimrata (Humility)
     • Pyare (Love)