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Sikhism Beliefs Flashcards

1
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What are the properties of God?

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One God (Ek Onkar)
Truth is his name (Sat Nam)
Creator (Karta Purkh)
Fearless (Nir Bhau)
Timeless (Akaal Moorat)
Immortal (Ajoni)
Self-existent (Saibhang)
Realised through the Guru's grace (Gur Prasaad)
Meditate on the name (Jap)
True in the beginning of time (Aad Such)
True when the ages began (Jugaad Such)
True Now (Hai Bhi Such)
Says Nanak God with be true forever (Nanak Hosi Bhi Such)
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2
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Who is believed to have written the mool mantar?

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Guru Nanak

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3
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Finish the quote “The universe came__________” (GGS1)

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into being by Gods will

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4
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What does the GGS say is the purpose of human life?

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To achieve a blissful state and live in harmony

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5
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What is the two words and their meaning used to describe God?

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Nirgun - Without qualities or attributes

Sargun - Highest attributes, supreme form

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What was the previous name of the GGS?

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The Adi Granth

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What is the Dasam Granth?

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The work of Guru Gobind Singhs who was the last Guru, regarded highly but not as highly as the GGs

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8
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What is the eternal Guru?

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Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

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9
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What is prescribed to Sikhs for pain relief?

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The chant of the GGS

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10
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What is the extinction of ego?

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Maya is ego and it is extremely important in sixhism

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What is waved over the GGS?

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The chauri, a whisk as a symbol of respect, clearing the air and the kindly status of the GGS

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What are some of the ways Sikhs show respect to the GGS?

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not pointing their feet towards it
not turning their back
everyone bows down
Chauri
The GGS is put on the Manji every morning
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13
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What is the GGS’ bedroom called?

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Sach Khand

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14
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Which Guru founded the Khalsa?

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Guru Gobind Singh

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15
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What are the 5ks

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Kesh - hair
Kanga - comb
Kara - bracelet
Kirpan - knife
Kachera - boxers
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16
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What is the Sikh belief about the way we should treat women?

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They believe that women should have equal status to men because her role is incredible important. Guru Nanak: “None may exist without a women”

17
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What are the three types of sewa?

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Tan - physical
Man - Mental
Dhan - Material

18
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Finish the quote “there can be no worship ___________”

A

there can be no worship without performing good deeds

19
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What is the Sikh code of conduct called?

A

Rahat Maryada

20
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Why is Karah Prashad (the great equaliser) sweet?

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to symbolise the sweet taste of the word of God

21
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What is Daswandh?

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Giving to charity from your wealth (10% of your earnings)

22
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What is the opposite of Gurmukh?

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Manmukh (man centred)

23
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What is humai

A

ego

24
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What are the five vices?

A 
Krodh - Anger
Kam - Lust
Lobh - Greed
Moh - Worldly attachment
Hankar - Excessive pride
25
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What are the five virtues?

A 
Sat - Truth
Santokh - Contentment
Daya - Sympathy
Nimrata - Humilty
Pyare - Love
26
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Define Vand Chakna

A

Sharing with others

27
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Define Kirt Karni

A

Honest living

28
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Define Nam Japna

A

Meditating on Gods name

29
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Define Panj Kakke

A

Wearing the 5ks

30
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What is the will of God called?

A

Hukam

31
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What are Nihangs?

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An order of Sikhs who do not for death and are ready for martyrdom, wear blue/yellow robes

32
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What is Samsara?

A

the round of rebirth and the transmigration of the soul

33
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What is atma and what is it part of?

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It is the soul and it is part of God

34
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What is needed in order to reunite with God?

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Good karma and religious devotion, could take a long time (8,400,000)

35
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What is Mukti?

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Salvation, a human life is the final stage of a soul’s progress to divinity (Mukti)

36
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What are the five stages of liberation?`

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Dharam Khand: the realm of righteous action
Gian Khand: Knowledge about God and his creation
Saram Khand: Spiritual endeavour (becoming humble)
Karam Khand: Grace (when an atma is with God and has won over ego)
Sach Khand: Truth (the atma is liberated in the presence of God and united with God)

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