Sikhs believe in only one God. They believe that God is immanent, so God is in everything. At the same time, however, they believe that God is transcendent, so God is above and beyond His creation.
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The Mool Mantra
This is how the Guru Granth Sahib Ji begins. It is the first teaching of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, after he became enlightened. The mool mantra begins off with Ik Onkaar, which means that there is only one God.
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5 Vices
Kaam (lust), Krodh (anger), Lobh (greed), Moh (attachment), Hankaar (ego). Sikhs believe that these take you away from God and towards materialism. Sikhs believe that these should be controlled, since they are needed, except ego.
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The Virtues
Truth and truthful living, compassion and patience, contentment, humility and self-control, love and wisdom and courage
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Rebirth
Until the soul is liberated and becomes united with God, Sikhs believe that the cycle of rebirth, will continue to take place.
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Karma
The sum of a person's actions and words will determine what happens to them in the future. Sikhs believe that they have not been freed because of the actions in their past lives, and they work towards making up for it by doing good actions.
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Mukti
Mukti refers to being liberated. Another word for it is salvation. For Sikhs, it is the final goal.
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5 Khands
Dharam Khand: Piety. Giaan Khand: Knowledge. Saram Khand: Effort. Karam Khand: Grace. Sach Khand: Truth (realisation)
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Being God-centred
Being a Gurmukh means being God-centred. Being Manmukh means being self-centred, which can be caused by haumai. Haumai means pride.
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Langar
Langar is a free kitchen in a gurdwara. It provides food to all regardless of faith, race, gender, sexuality etc. The food is prepared by the sangat and the donations for the food is aswell.
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The 5ks
Kara (a iron bracelet- the eternity of God), Kirpan (a sword- a Sikh's duty to protect others), Kachera (cotton shorts- modesty), Kanga (a wooden comb- cleanliness), Kesh (uncut hair- gift from God)
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The Khalsa
In 1699, Guru Gobind Singh Ji created the Khalsa. He asked for 5 people to offer their heads. The 5 that did are known as the Panj Pyare, the 5 beloved. Initiated Sikhs are known as Amritdharis, who wear all 5ks.
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Equality
In Sikhism, everyone is treated equally (langar is an active symbol of this). Both men and women are treated equally. Which means everything a man can do, a woman ca do. For example, wearing all the 5ks and taking Amrit.
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Sewa
Sewa means selfless service. This is when one serves someone without expecting something in return. There are 3 forms of sewa, Tan (physical), Man (in the mind), Dhan (donating).
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Sangat
Sangat means congregation. In Sikhism, having a good sangat is every important, since they have a bog influence on what you do. Having sangat of Gursikhs is essential.
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Nishan Sahib
The Nishan Sahib is outside every gurdwara. It had a Khanda on it. The khan is made up of: Chakar (a circle throwing weapon- eternity of God), Khanda (double-edged sword-justice), 2 kirpans (miri and piri- saint&soldier)
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Daswand
10% of time and money
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3 Pillars
Naam Japna (always thinking about God), Vandke Shakana (sharing) and Kirit Karna (living honestly).
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
This is how the Guru Granth Sahib Ji begins. It is the first teaching of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, after he became enlightened. The mool mantra begins off with Ik Onkaar, which means that there is only one God.
Back
The Mool Mantra
Card 3
Front
Kaam (lust), Krodh (anger), Lobh (greed), Moh (attachment), Hankaar (ego). Sikhs believe that these take you away from God and towards materialism. Sikhs believe that these should be controlled, since they are needed, except ego.
Back
Card 4
Front
Truth and truthful living, compassion and patience, contentment, humility and self-control, love and wisdom and courage
Back
Card 5
Front
Until the soul is liberated and becomes united with God, Sikhs believe that the cycle of rebirth, will continue to take place.
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