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'''Nirankar''' | '''Nirankar''' | ||
The word means '''Without Form''' or '''Formless'''. It is a term used in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] to refer to God as formless. | The word means '''Without Form''' or '''Formless'''. It is a term used in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] to refer to [[God]] as formless. The [[Sikh]]s believe in [[Ek Onkar|one God]] who has existed from the [[Ad Sach|beginning of time]], [[Ajoonee|never dies]] and [[hosee bhee sach|will exist for ever]]. He/She is genderless; without a body; fearless; without enemies; self sufficient; etc – God's qualities are too many for people to narrate. | ||
Many names are used for God:- '''[[Waheguru]]''' - The Wonderful Lord; '''[[Satnam]]''' – Truth is your Name . '''Malik''' - Master; [[Akal Purakh]] – The primal being; '''Karta Purakh''' - The Creator being, etc | |||
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==See also== | |||
* [[God]] | |||
* [[Waheguru]] | |||
* [[Ek Onkar]] | |||
[[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]] | [[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]] |
Latest revision as of 19:40, 2 February 2010
Nirankar
The word means Without Form or Formless. It is a term used in the Guru Granth Sahib to refer to God as formless. The Sikhs believe in one God who has existed from the beginning of time, never dies and will exist for ever. He/She is genderless; without a body; fearless; without enemies; self sufficient; etc – God's qualities are too many for people to narrate.
Many names are used for God:- Waheguru - The Wonderful Lord; Satnam – Truth is your Name . Malik - Master; Akal Purakh – The primal being; Karta Purakh - The Creator being, etc