Values in Harmony - University of St Andrews

Ik Onkaar There is only one GodSat Naam His Name is TruthKarta Purkh He is the CreatorNir BhauHe is without fearNir VairHe is without hateAkal Moorat He is beyond time (Immortal)AjooniHe is beyond birth and deathSaibhang He is self-existentGur Parsaad He is realised by the Guru’s grace. (SGGS, p1)In Sikhism the golden rule is the Mool Mantra; its comprehension leads the faithful to attainvirtues outlined in the summary.Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, The Founding Father of SikhismPlace of Origin: Panjab, Northern IndiaA Sikh (disciple) follows the Guru by living a life of humility, empathy, love, compassion,justice and equality. Waheguru cares for His creation and is accessible to all; man’s soul is apart of the Immortal One, however, one must shed one’s ego (Haumai). If the mind is impure,it cannot achieve Divinity. Guru Nanak Sahib says:“Truth is no doubt great, but greater still is the truthful living.”Sikh’s golden rule says that the development of character is the only foundation on whicha Sikh can truly be Guru’s disciple. By conquering the five sins, that is: lust, anger, greed,attachment and pride, one begins life’s journey as a good Sikh. Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji revealedthat only good deeds would save a soul on the Judgment day.Nam-Simran (prayers) is mandatory for a Sikh. Waheguru says that the Guru seeks the dustof the feet of those who remember the Nam and make others remember it; as we think, sowe become. All names for Waheguru are equal and embroidered with diamonds of diversity.76