Beliefs Flashcards
1
Q
Mool Mantra
A
Nir Bhau: Without fear
Nir Vair: Without hate
Karta Purkh: The creator
- “Without him, there is no place at all”
2
Q
Gurus’ actions towards gender equality
A
Guru Nanak:
- Introduced Sangat, equal participation in worship
- Langar, all people sit on the floor together, share tasks
- Both men and women cover heads in Gurdwara
Guru Amar Das:
- Prohibited sati
- Trained 52 female missionaries
Guru Gobind Singh:
- Equality in Khalsa, Kaur
3
Q
Sewa
A
- Selfless service
- Removes Haumai
- Dhan, tan and man
4
Q
3 Principles
A
Naam Japna
Kirt Karni
Vand Chaakna
5
Q
Daswandh
A
- 1/10th of income
- Set up by Amar Das, 3rd
- Guru Ram Das and Arjan used it to finance the Harmandir Sahib
6
Q
Quote against Haumai
A
“Union with God is not obtained by arguments and egotism”
7
Q
Nihangs
A
- Armed Sikh force
- Ready to defend sikhism
- Ambassadors of peace
8
Q
Karma
A
- Proportionate effects to an action
- Good karma derives from being Gurmukh and fulfilling God’s Hukam
- Chitra and Gupta record actions
- Samsara and transmigration
