Sikh beliefs and teachings Flashcards
1
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What does ‘Ik Onkar’ mean
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- There is only one God and no beginning and no end
2
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What does ‘Sat Nam’ mean
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- His name is truth
3
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What are the 5 virtues
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- Wisdom
- Humility
- Truth
- Compassion
- Contentment
4
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Define wisdom as a virtue
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- Knowledgeable about your religion, teaching others
5
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Define humility as a virtue
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- Humble/modest - do not think you are better than others
6
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Define truth as a virtue
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- Honest, truthful living, - equality/fairness
7
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Define compassion as a virtue
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- Kindness, patience, treating others fairly
8
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Define contentment as a virtue
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- Thankful and grateful
- Gods will
9
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What are the 5 barriers
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- Anger
- Pride
- Worldly attachment
- Lust
- Greed
10
Q
What are the 3 types of sewa
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- Tan
- Man
- Dan
11
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Describe tan sewa
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- Physical service
- Helping in the langar
12
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Define man sewa
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- Mental service
- Teaching the Sikh beliefs
13
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Define Dhan sewa
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- Material service
- Giving donations
14
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What are the 5K’s
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- Kara
- Kirpan
- Kesh
- Kanga
- Kachera
15
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What is Kara
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- A steel bangle
- Represents one God and commitment
16
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What is Kirpan
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- Sword/dagger
- To represent defence and fighting what is right
17
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What is Kesh
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- Uncut hair
- Gift from God
- Kept natural as it was made perfect
18
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What is Kanga
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- Comb
- Represents discipline and keeping your mind healthy
19
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What is Kachera
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- Undershorts
- Modest and humility
20
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Define sangat
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- A congregation/assembly/gathering
21
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What happens within the sangat
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