The Mool Mantar
Sikhs believe that WaheguruSikhs believe in one God called Waheguru which means 鈥榃onderful Lord鈥 or 鈥榃onderful Teacher鈥. nature is expressed in the Mool Mantra(Mool Mantar or Mul Mantra) The basic statement of belief that appears at the beginning and throughout the Guru Granth Sahib. .
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 Guru Granth SahibThe Guru Granth Sahib is the most important Sikh holy book. It is a collection of songs, prayers and hymns from the Sikh Gurus and other holy men, as well as teachings from other faiths. It is treated as a living Guru.. Sikhs believe that the Guru Granth Sahib is the word of Waheguru so it is infallibleCannot make mistakes and is not flawed..
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 gurdwaraSikh place of worship. Literally, the 'doorway to the Guru'. 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 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 |
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 |