Sikh beliefs

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• Simran and Seva: These are the Foundation of Sikhism. It is the duty of every Sikh to practice Naam Simran daily and engage in Seva whenever there is a possibility- in Gurdwara; in community centre; old people's homes; care centres; major world disasters, etc....

• The Holy trinity of Sikhism: Guru Nanak formalised these three important aspects of Sikhism:

• Naam Japna: – A Sikh is to engage in a daily practice of meditation and Nitnem by reciting and chanting of God’s Name.

• Kirat Karni: - To live honestly and earn by ones physical and mental effort while accepting God's gifts and blessings. A Sikh has to live as a householder carrying out his or her duties and responsibilities to the full.

• Vand Chakna: - The Sikhs are asked to share their wealth within the community and outside by giving Dasvand and practising charity (Daan). To “Share and consume together”.

• Kill the Five Thieves: The Sikh Gurus tell us that our mind and spirit are constantly being attacked by the Five Evils – Kam (Lust), Krodh (Rage), Lobh (Greed), Moh (Attachment) and Ahankar (Ego). A Sikh needs to constantly attack and overcome these five vices.

• Positive Human Qualities: The Sikh Gurus taught the Sikhs to develop and harness positive human qualities which lead the soul closer to God and away from evil. These are: Sat (Truth); Daya (Compassion); Santokh (Contentment); Nimrata (Humility); and Pyare (Love).

• Basic Tenets of the Sikhism: - A Summary of the most Important Beliefs and Tenets of Sikhism.

• Primary Beliefs and Principles A more detailed account of Sikh beliefs with quotations from Guru Granth Sahib

Points of belief

1) One Source

Energy is the Creator of the Universe

2) Equality

All human beings are equal

People of all religions and races are welcome in Sikh Gurdwaras

Women have equal status with men in religious services and ceremonies

3)

One's next life depends on his deeds in the past life

The human life is supreme and it is through this life that we can achieve oneness with God's will.

Finding God in this life and living by his commands helps us to attain God's mercy.

4) Non-Violence

Sikhs are a peace loving people and stand for Truth and Justice

Guru Gobind Singh Ji said, "It is right to use force as a last resort when all other peaceful means fail."

Diagram showing some of the important Sikh beliefs - Click here to enlarge

these can be summed up in the Mul Mantra (or mool) which is:

• there is one god
• whose name is truth
• god is the creator
• and is without hate
• god is timeless
• god's spirit is throughout the universe
• god is not born
• nor will die to be born again
• god is self-existent
• by the grace of the gurus
• god is made known to mankind.

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