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The Sikhs believe in one God who has existed from the begining of time, never dies and will exist for ever. He/She is genderless; without a body; fearless; without enemies; self sufficent; etc - Gods qualities are too many for Man to narrate.
The Sikhs believe in one God who has existed from the begining of time, never dies and will exist for ever. He/She is genderless; without a body; fearless; without enemies; self sufficent; etc - Gods qualities are too many for Man to narrate.
Many names are used for God:- '''Waheguru''' - The Wonderful Lord; '''Satnam''' - The One with the True Name. '''Malik''' - Master;  '''Karta Purakh''' - The Creator, etc


Below are the qualities that Sikhism attributes to God:
Below are the qualities that Sikhism attributes to God:
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Revision as of 16:26, 8 May 2005

What is the Sikhi view of God?

The Sikhs believe in one God who has existed from the begining of time, never dies and will exist for ever. He/She is genderless; without a body; fearless; without enemies; self sufficent; etc - Gods qualities are too many for Man to narrate.

Many names are used for God:- Waheguru - The Wonderful Lord; Satnam - The One with the True Name. Malik - Master; Karta Purakh - The Creator, etc

Below are the qualities that Sikhism attributes to God:

Compassionate & Kind:

  • Blessing us with His Glance of Grace, the Kind and Compassionate, All-powerful Lord comes to dwell within the mind and body. (SGGS Page 49)
  • The Cherisher Lord is so very merciful and wise; He is compassionate to all. (SGGS Page 249)
  • The Lord is kind and compassionate to all beings and creatures; His Protecting Hand is over all. (SGGS Page 300)
  • O Nanak, God has been kind and compassionate; He has blessed me. Removing pain and poverty, He has blended me with Himself. ||8||5|| (SGGS Page 1311)

God is everywhere

  • Nanak is attuned to the Love of the Lord, whose Light pervades the entire Universe. (SGGS Page 49)