The Heart and Soul of Sikhi: Ik Onkar Core Message: Mool Mantar

The Heart and Soul of Sikhi: Ik Onkar

Core Message: Mool Mantar

Capturing the essencethrough vocabularyunique and original

Greetings

Sat Sri Akal!Truth is Timeless

Chardi KalaSoaring Spirits

Power of OneSava Lakh: 125000Term used for a Sikh individual

Shared spaces where Sikhs and non-Sikhs can gather and center their lives.A balance between personal and communal is provided by the Gurdwara.

Gurdwara: Guru’s Home

Kirtan: Uplifting Music

The uplifting music reminds one of one’s worth.

In the Guru Granth Sahib (the living Guru for the Sikhs) the

power of vocabulary is used to remind one of one’s infinite

nature.

Sarovar: Pool and A Place to Meditate

The presence of water can create calmness. The Sarovar provides a beautiful setting in the midst of life’s chaos.Jal (water) forms an important theme in Sikh Shabads (hymns/poetry).

Kar SevaMotivating actionthrough the power of words

Shoe Exchange at the Gurdwara Entrance:Humility, Respect,

ConnectionJuttiyan (shoes) become Jorhe (joiners)

Vaak: Thought of the Day:Take a few moments to reflect

Every shabad (spiritual poetry of Guru Granth Sahib) uses

empowering vocabulary to uplift.

Langar: Shared Eating on the Floor

The humble meal is langar: Anchor of the community

Langar Chako: Converts a simple meal into a feast

Langar: Simplicity of the Ingredients

Seva: Opportunity to ServeAnyone can cut/peel/clean

I BelongI have a PurposeI am of Value

Seva: For rich and poor, an opportunity to grow

Seva: Opportunity to Serve

Create a Meal A visit to the

Gurdwara (Guru’s House)

offers an opportunity to

serve.

Opportunity for the Powerful to Serve

Parshade: The simple chapati or roti becomes a gift