Sikhism Beliefs Flashcards
What are the properties of God?
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)
Who is believed to have written the mool mantar?
Guru Nanak
Finish the quote “The universe came__________” (GGS1)
into being by Gods will
What does the GGS say is the purpose of human life?
To achieve a blissful state and live in harmony
What is the two words and their meaning used to describe God?
Nirgun - Without qualities or attributes
Sargun - Highest attributes, supreme form
What was the previous name of the GGS?
The Adi Granth
What is the Dasam Granth?
The work of Guru Gobind Singhs who was the last Guru, regarded highly but not as highly as the GGs
What is the eternal Guru?
Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
What is prescribed to Sikhs for pain relief?
The chant of the GGS
What is the extinction of ego?
Maya is ego and it is extremely important in sixhism
What is waved over the GGS?
The chauri, a whisk as a symbol of respect, clearing the air and the kindly status of the GGS
What are some of the ways Sikhs show respect to the GGS?
not pointing their feet towards it not turning their back everyone bows down Chauri The GGS is put on the Manji every morning
What is the GGS’ bedroom called?
Sach Khand
Which Guru founded the Khalsa?
Guru Gobind Singh
What are the 5ks
Kesh - hair Kanga - comb Kara - bracelet Kirpan - knife Kachera - boxers
What is the Sikh belief about the way we should treat women?
They believe that women should have equal status to men because her role is incredible important. Guru Nanak: “None may exist without a women”
What are the three types of sewa?
Tan - physical
Man - Mental
Dhan - Material
Finish the quote “there can be no worship ___________”
there can be no worship without performing good deeds
What is the Sikh code of conduct called?
Rahat Maryada
Why is Karah Prashad (the great equaliser) sweet?
to symbolise the sweet taste of the word of God
What is Daswandh?
Giving to charity from your wealth (10% of your earnings)
What is the opposite of Gurmukh?
Manmukh (man centred)
What is humai
ego
What are the five vices?
Krodh - Anger Kam - Lust Lobh - Greed Moh - Worldly attachment Hankar - Excessive pride
What are the five virtues?
Sat - Truth Santokh - Contentment Daya - Sympathy Nimrata - Humilty Pyare - Love
Define Vand Chakna
Sharing with others
Define Kirt Karni
Honest living
Define Nam Japna
Meditating on Gods name
Define Panj Kakke
Wearing the 5ks
What is the will of God called?
Hukam
What are Nihangs?
An order of Sikhs who do not for death and are ready for martyrdom, wear blue/yellow robes
What is Samsara?
the round of rebirth and the transmigration of the soul
What is atma and what is it part of?
It is the soul and it is part of God
What is needed in order to reunite with God?
Good karma and religious devotion, could take a long time (8,400,000)
What is Mukti?
Salvation, a human life is the final stage of a soul’s progress to divinity (Mukti)
What are the five stages of liberation?`
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)
