Sikhism 1.1 - 1.4

Question 1

Meaning of karta purakh

Answer 1

He is the creator - he is present in his creation and in souls of beings

Question 2

Meaning of nirbhau and nirvair

Answer 2

He is without hate and fear - god is not affected by others as he is one

Question 3

Akal murat meaning

Answer 3

Immortal, without form - god is beyond time and is eternal

Question 4

Ajooni meaning

Answer 4

Beyond birth - beyond the cycle of life and death

Question 5

Saibhang meaning

Answer 5

Self existent - nothing bought god into being

Question 6

Gur prasad meaning

Answer 6

By gurus grace - sikhs will receive gods grace by worship and way of life

Question 7

Quotes on god as creator

Answer 7

‘Everything happens by your doing’ - guru granth sahib:12:1-2
‘He is contained within all’ - guru granth sahib:706
‘The lord…is my best friend’ - 94:6-10

Question 8

Quotes on nature of humans

Answer 8

‘You are squandering in this life uselessly in the love of maya’ - 12:2-9
‘My mind is imbued with the lords love’ - guru granth sahib 16
‘This is your chance to meet the lord pf the universe’

Question 9

Quotes on reincarnation

Answer 9

‘The body is the field of karma…whatever you plant, you shall harvest’- guru granth sahib 78
‘Clothinf for the soul, discarded at death’