the heart and soul of sikhi: ik onkar core message: mool mantar
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The Heart and Soul of Sikhi: Ik Onkar Core Message: Mool Mantar. Capturing the essence through vocabulary unique and original. Greetings. Sat Sri Akal! Truth is Timeless Chardi Kala Soaring Spirits. Power of One. Sava Lakh: 125000 Term used for a Sikh individual. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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