What are the 5 Khands?

(5) Sach Khand or the realm of Truth [Eternal Spiritual Realm, God]. (4) Karam Khand or the Realm of Grace. (3) Saram Khand or the Realm of Spiritual Efforts: Humility and Ecstasy. (2) Gian Khand or the Realm of Knowledge (Gnosis).

Why do Sikhs forgive?

“I went through various Sikh holy scriptures including Sri Guru Granth Sahib and found that Baba Nanak had preached about personal responsibility and he had always encouraged people to forgive the one who hurt them, not to benefit others but to benefit themselves” she said.

What is liberation in Sikhism?

In Sikhism, mukti generally refers to liberation from the bondage of five influences of ego. Egoism is believed to be the cause of ceaseless transmigration with the soul caught in a never ending cycle of birth, death, and re-birth of incarnation and re-incarnation.

What does Sikhism teach about evil and suffering?

What does Sikhism teach about evil and suffering? God does not inflict suffering on human beings directly. Suffering is allowed by God as a test of courage and faith. God gave humans free will. Therefore, evil cannot be removed from the world by God, as otherwise God would not be allowing humans true free will.

What are some unusual features of Sikhism?

One unusual feature of Sikhism is that all Sikh males share the name: “Singh” which means “lion.” Women carry the name of “Kaur” which means “princess.” This practice apparently started in the early years of the religion, and was a reflection of the Sikh’s absolute rejection of the Hindu practice of caste.

What is the deity of Sikhism?

Deity: Sikhs believe in a single, Formless God, with many names, who can be known through meditation. his concept is similar to Islam whose followers believe in a single God who has 99 names. The Mool Mantar, the first hymn composed by Guru Nanak, is recited daily by many Sikhs.

What do Sikhs believe is the highest virtue?

Truth is the highest of all virtues, but higher still is truthful living. Sikhs believe that God can’t be understood properly by human beings, but he can be experienced through love, worship, and contemplation. Sikhs look for God both inside themselves and in the world around them.