KEYWORDS (summer exam sikh) Flashcards
Akhand Path
Reading the Guru Granth Sahib non-stop for 48 hours
Diwali
Sikh festival that celebrates the day that Guru Hargobind was released from prison
The five Ks
Five items that a Khalsa Sikh wears to show that they are a part of the Khalsa
Gurmukh
Living a God-centred life
Khalsa
Group created by Guru Gobind Singh that Sikhs can join to show that they are proud of their religion and committed to God
Kit Karo
One of Guru Nanak’s teachings, meaning to work hard
Langar
Free kitchen/act of Sewa
Manmukh
Living a Self-centred life
Mool Mantra
Morning prayer, describes the nature of God (what God is like)
Nam Jap
One of Guru Nanak’s teachings, meaning to think deeply about the name of God (what God is like)
Sewa
Selfless service: Doing kind and helpful things to others without expecting any reward.
Special revelation
God making himself known through direct personal experience or an unusual specific event.
Vaisakhi
Sikh festival that celebrates when Guru Gobind Singh created the Khalsa
Waheguru
Sikh name for God
Wand Shack
One of Guru Nanak’s teachings, meaning to share with others.