Sikh Beliefs

The Mool Mantar
There is one GOD
Eternal truth is GOD's name,
Creator of all things and all-pervading spirit.
Fearless and without hatred,
Timeless and formless.
Beyond birth and death,
Self-enlightened.
By the grace of the guru GOD is known.
The words 'Ik Onkar' in Punjabi (the language of Sikhism) mean 'There is one GOD.' These are the first words of the Mool Mantar. This declaration of belief is recited every day as the first part of the morning prayer. Every section of the Sikh holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib, begins with the Mool Mantra.

Names of GOD

  • Satnam - true name
  • Waheguru - Wonderful Lord.

    • Duties

    It is the duty of all initiated Sikhs to wear the Five Ks which are symbols of their faith.
    Kesh: is uncut hair. To keep their uncut hair tidy, Sikh men wear turbans.
    Kangha: is the comb which is bound into the hair to keep it in place.

    Kara: is the steel bracelet or bangle
    Kirpan: is the sword. In Britain, many Sikhs wear a small kirpan on a sling under their clothing.
    Kachera: are shorts which are worn under other clothing - originally part of a warrior's dress.


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