Sikhism Beliefs

Question 1

What are the properties of God?

Answer 1

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)

Question 2

Who is believed to have written the mool mantar?

Answer 2

Guru Nanak

Question 3

Finish the quote “The universe came__________” (GGS1)

Answer 3

into being by Gods will

Question 4

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

Answer 4

To achieve a blissful state and live in harmony

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Nirgun - Without qualities or attributes

Sargun - Highest attributes, supreme form

Question 6

What was the previous name of the GGS?

Answer 6

The Adi Granth

Question 7

What is the Dasam Granth?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What is the eternal Guru?

Answer 8

Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Question 9

What is prescribed to Sikhs for pain relief?

Answer 9

The chant of the GGS

Question 10

What is the extinction of ego?

Answer 10

Maya is ego and it is extremely important in sixhism

Question 11

What is waved over the GGS?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

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

Answer 12

not pointing their feet towards it
not turning their back
everyone bows down
Chauri
The GGS is put on the Manji every morning

Question 13

What is the GGS’ bedroom called?

Answer 13

Sach Khand

Question 14

Which Guru founded the Khalsa?

Answer 14

Guru Gobind Singh

Question 15

What are the 5ks

Answer 15

Kesh - hair
Kanga - comb
Kara - bracelet
Kirpan - knife
Kachera - boxers

Question 16

What is the Sikh belief about the way we should treat women?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

What are the three types of sewa?

Answer 17

Tan - physical
Man - Mental
Dhan - Material

Question 18

Finish the quote “there can be no worship ___________”

Answer 18

there can be no worship without performing good deeds

Question 19

What is the Sikh code of conduct called?

Answer 19

Rahat Maryada

Question 20

Why is Karah Prashad (the great equaliser) sweet?

Answer 20

to symbolise the sweet taste of the word of God

Question 21

What is Daswandh?

Answer 21

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

Question 22

What is the opposite of Gurmukh?

Answer 22

Manmukh (man centred)

Question 23

What is humai

Answer 23

ego

Question 24

What are the five vices?

Answer 24

Krodh - Anger
Kam - Lust
Lobh - Greed
Moh - Worldly attachment
Hankar - Excessive pride

Question 25

What are the five virtues?

Answer 25

``` Sat - Truth Santokh - Contentment Daya - Sympathy Nimrata - Humilty Pyare - Love ```

Question 26

Define Vand Chakna

Answer 26

Sharing with others

Question 27

Define Kirt Karni

Answer 27

Honest living

Question 28

Define Nam Japna

Answer 28

Meditating on Gods name

Question 29

Define Panj Kakke

Answer 29

Wearing the 5ks

Question 30

What is the will of God called?

Answer 30

Hukam

Question 31

What are Nihangs?

Answer 31

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

Question 32

What is Samsara?

Answer 32

the round of rebirth and the transmigration of the soul

Question 33

What is atma and what is it part of?

Answer 33

It is the soul and it is part of God

Question 34

What is needed in order to reunite with God?

Answer 34

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

Question 35

What is Mukti?

Answer 35

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

Question 36

What are the five stages of liberation?`

Answer 36

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)