Sikhism

Question 1

What is Ek Onkar (Mool Mantar)

Answer 1

The only one absolute God. There is one and only ONE God.

Question 2

What is Sat Naam (Mool Mantar)

Answer 2

Truth is his name. Only his name is true.

Question 3

What is Karta Purkh (Mool Mantar)

Answer 3

He is the creator. Waheguru is the one and only supreme creator.

Question 4

What is Jap (Mool Mantar)

Answer 4

Meditate on the name.

Question 5

What does Transcendent mean?

Answer 5

Beyond human comprehension (above and beyond creation)

Question 6

What does Immanent mean?

Answer 6

Within the hearts of humans (everywhere/everything)

Question 7

What does Nirgun mean?

Answer 7

Without form/gender

Question 8

What does Sargun mean?

Answer 8

Appears through creation

Question 9

What does Omnipotent mean?

Answer 9

All powerful

Question 10

Principle 1:

Answer 10

Naam Japna; Meditation

Question 11

Principle 2:

Answer 11

Kirt Kami; Honest work

Question 12

Principle 3:

Answer 12

Vand Chakna; Sharing/charity

Question 13

What is Guru Granth Sahib

Answer 13

The authors came from different classes/castes and religions. Was originally called the Adi Granth. The 10th Guru declared the new name in 1708.

Question 14

How many hymns and pages in GGS?

Answer 14

1400 pages, 6000 hymns.

Question 15

What does GGS help do to you?

Answer 15

1. Calm the mind
2. Help you focus
3. Heal physical body and cleans inner thoughts

Question 16

What must you do upon entering the Gurdwara?

Answer 16

1. Remove shoes
2. Cover head
3. Go towards the Diwan Hall (where GGS is)
4. Bow down on knees and touch the floor with your forehead.

Question 17

What is it called when you bow down Infront of the GGS?

Answer 17

Matha Tek

Question 18

After Matha Tek what must you do?

Answer 18

1. Offer money, flowers, or food to GGS in a metal box called Golak (Optional)
2. Sit crossed legged (feet mustn’t point towards GGS)

Question 19

What’s the metal box you donate in called after Matha Tek?

Answer 19

Golak

Question 20

What pudding made from semolina is offered to welcome you?

Answer 20

Karah Parshad

Question 21

How do you respect GGS?

Answer 21

1. Being quiet
2. Cover head
3. Shoes off
4. Matha Tek
5. Feet away from GGS
6. Contribution to Golak
7. Listening to hymns; recitations from GGS
8. Receiving the Karah Parshad

Question 22

What is the GGS placed on?

Answer 22

Manji Sahib (covered in rich cloth)

Question 23

What is used to brush the GGS?

Answer 23

Chauri

Question 24

What is GGS covered with?

Answer 24

Rumalla

Question 25

Guru Nanak’s 5 main teachings:

Answer 25

1. Everything we do wrong God will forgive us
2. We should not put our own needs at the centre of our heart
3. Earn your living, don’t put yourselves above others
4. Everyone is equal
5. Be simple in your food, dress, and habits

Question 26

What is Langar?

Answer 26

A free kitchen

Question 27

Who started Langar?

Answer 27

First Sikh Guru. (Guru Nanak)

Question 28

What was GGS designed for>?

Answer 28

Uphold principle of equality between all people regardless religion, caste, colour, creed, age, gender, or social status.

Question 29

What religion were Guru Nanak’s parents?

Answer 29

Hindus

Question 30

What is Sewa?

Answer 30

Selfless Service

Question 31

What is Pangat?

Answer 31

Sitting together in a row to eat food. Doesn’t matter who you are.

Question 32

What is Sangat?

Answer 32

Listening/participating in services in the presence of the GGS.

Question 33

What is Gurmukh?

Answer 33

To be more like the Guru’s.

A Sikh should be more Gurmukh.

Question 34

What is Manmukh?

Answer 34

Opposite of Gurmukh. A Manmukh person is one who is overly concerned with many man-centric concerns (wealth, possessions, lust, greed, ego).

Question 35

How do you be Gurmukh?

Answer 35

Practice 5 virtues in their daily life and avoid 5 vices.