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sikhism Flashcards

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Waheguru

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The Sikh word for God

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Guru Nanak

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The first Guru, the founder of Sikhism - Taught about Equality “there is no Hindu, there is no Muslim”

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Atma

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Soul, part of Waheguru that all humans have

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Nature of God

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Creator, One, Without form or gender, Transcendent, Immanent, Eternal

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Maya

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The illusion that the physical world is more important than the spiritual

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Haumai

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The selfishness that develops if they are fooled by Maya

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Sewa

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Act of worship. Selfless service. Needs Simran to ensure it is selfless

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Simran

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Act of worship. Keeping God in mind at all times, needs Sewa to make it meaningful

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Selfless

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Doing something without the hope of reward for yourself.

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Khalsa

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The collective name for the Sikhs who have taken extra vows to show their commitment to their faith.

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5 K’s

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Symbols worn by members of the Khalsa - comb, uncut hair, steel bangle, underwear, dagger

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Guru Granth Sahib

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The Sikh holy book. Believed to contain the Atma of the 10 gurus. Contains teachings and hymns

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Gurdwara

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The Sikh place of worship

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Hukam

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God’s Will

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Jivan Mukhti

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The reunion of the Atma with Waheguru. The goal for Sihks.

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Transmigration of the soul

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The movement of the Atma towards Jivan Mukhti

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Karma

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The positive or negative consequences of our actions. A natural law of cause and effect. Impacts Jivan Mukhti.

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Langar

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The free kitchen, a meal held at the Gurdwara. Example of Sewa.

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Reincarnation

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The Atma being reborn

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Manmukh

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Being selfish and “man-centred”

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Gurmukh

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God-centred. Not selfish. Focused on the spiritual world.

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Caste System

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The class system of India at the time of Guru Nanak

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5 Evils/Vices

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pride
anger
lust
greed
attachment

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