Is Waheguru personal?
Genderless – Waheguru is neither male nor female. Self-revealing and necessary (does not need a creator) – Waheguru is Sargun, which means having shape or form, being immanent or within the world, and therefore able to have a personal relationship with creation.
What do Sikhs do to show respect to Waheguru?
It involves acting selflessly and helping others in a variety of ways, without any reward or personal gain. It is a way of life for many Sikhs and is part of their daily routine. Sikhism teaches that sewa is an act of service towards Waheguru and therefore must be done regularly in order to become closer to Waheguru.
How do I connect to Waheguru ji?
In order for Waheguru to hear your cry for help you have to do an ardaas to Him with true love and surrender that no one else can help. You then need to wait patiently for His support in full faith. Once He hears your cry for help He will come to you.
Is love allowed in Sikhism?
Dating is discouraged and premarital relations are forbidden by the Sikh code of conduct. Romance between couples is something which takes place after the Anand Karaj (wedding) and occurs behind closed doors. Commitment to marriage and family is strong.
Who created Waheguru?
The hymns to Waheguru contained in Guru Granth Sahib have been composed by Bhatt Gayand. The word is also used in Sikhism as a main mantra and is called gurmantra or gurmantar.
Why is being Gurmukh important?
Being God-centred (gurmukh) Becoming gurmukh means getting rid of haumai, which is selfishness, ego and pride. Sikhs believe that haumai conceals the divine spark of God in a person. Instead, Sikhs must live a life of virtue – a God-centred life.
How do Sikhs meet God?
Ask God (do an ardass or ask someone at the Gurdwara to) to save you from dukh (sorrow, pain). You can ask God for anything but its how much you want/try to get it that matters. Basically, if you want something from God, read sukhmani sahib or any other baniya and then do ardass. Commit yourself to God.
How many gurus were there?
There have been just ten human Gurus. Their lives spanned the period from Nanak’s birth in 1469 to the passing away of Guru Gobind Singh in 1708. Since then the Sikhs’ living Guru has been the Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred volume of scripture.
Can a Sikh marry?
Arranged marriages are not required by Sikh religion, but they are part of the culture of Sikhism for some Sikh families. Parents arranging a marriage for children can remove the need to face arguments within the family and Sikh parents also see marriage as an excellent way to unite families.