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Waheguru (God) and authority - EdexcelThe Mool Mantar

In this GCSE Religious Studies study guide, you'll learn that Sikhs believe there is only one God, which is genderless and eternal. They refer to God as Waheguru. Sikhs believe in rebirth and karma, meaning their religion is a way of life and that in every action, they should remember God. Read on to find out more about the meaning Waheguru.

Part of Religious StudiesSikhism

The Mool Mantar

Sikhs believe that nature is expressed in the .

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The Ik Onkar symbol is seen in many gurdwaras and Sikh homes to help focus Sikhs when praying and meditating

The Mool Mantar is the Sikh statement of belief. It is the basis of the whole of Sikhism and contains the key beliefs about Waheguru. It is taught to all young Sikh children.

The Mool Mantar is the most important composition in Sikhism, which is reflected in the fact that it is the opening text of the . Sikhs believe that the Guru Granth Sahib is the word of Waheguru so it is .

The first line of the Mool Mantar is 鈥淚k Onkar鈥, which means 鈥淭here is only one God鈥. This symbolises the importance of the belief in the oneness of God and the oneness of humanity (the belief that everyone is equal).

The symbol meaning 鈥淚k Onkar鈥 is seen in and Sikh homes. Its widespread use highlights the fact that this is the most important belief in Sikhism and that it should always be in the mind of Sikhs. The symbol helps Sikhs to focus on Waheguru when praying and meditating.

The Mool Mantar is:

There is only one GodIk onkar
Eternal truth is his nameSat Nam
He is the creatorKurtah Purakh
Without fearNir Bhau
Without hateNir Vair
Immortal without formAkaal Moorat
Beyond birth and deathAjooni
Self-existentSaibhang
By the Guru鈥檚 graceGurprasaad
There is only one God
Ik onkar
Eternal truth is his name
Sat Nam
He is the creator
Kurtah Purakh
Without fear
Nir Bhau
Without hate
Nir Vair
Immortal without form
Akaal Moorat
Beyond birth and death
Ajooni
Self-existent
Saibhang
By the Guru鈥檚 grace
Gurprasaad