Sikh beliefs in God
I can explain that Sikhs believe in one God who is everywhere and loves everyone.
Sikh beliefs in God
I can explain that Sikhs believe in one God who is everywhere and loves everyone.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Guru Nanak wrote the Mool Mantar, the essential teaching about one God.
- The first line is the Ik Onkar, 'there is only one God'.
- Sikhs meditate on the name of God, repeating the word 'Waheguru'.
- The Mool Mantar are the opening words and teachings in the Guru Granth Sahib.
Keywords
Waheguru - Sikh word for God, meaning 'wonderful Lord' or 'wonderful teacher'
Ik Onkar - symbol and statement that there is only one God
Mool Mantar - a special prayer that helps Sikhs remember and understand God
Common misconception
Sikhs believe in more than one God.
Sikhs believe in only one God and they refer to God as 'Waheguru'.
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