Waheguru

Waheguru (Punjabi: ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ, romanized: vāhigurū) refers to the almighty God, the supreme soul, the creator in Sikhism.

Sikh beliefs
  • 1a. Simran (spiritual contemplation)
  • 1b. Sewa (selfless service)
  • 2. Three Pillars
    • 2a. Naam Japo (contemplating God's names) Meditating on God's name to control the five evils and living a satisfying life.
    • 2b. Kirat Karo (work diligently) Earning/making a living honestly, without exploitation or fraud
    • 2c. Vand Chhako Sharing with others, helping those with less or those who are in need
  • 3. Five Thieves
    • 3a. Kaam (lust)
    • 3b. Krodh (anger)
    • 3c. Lobh (greed)
    • 3d. Moh (attachment, e.g. to material things or people)
    • 3e. Hankaar (ego, pride)
  • 4. Five Virtues

The word vāhegurū is traditionally explained as vāh "wondrous" + guru "teacher", together said to carry the meaning, "The wondrous Lord/teacher who dispels the darkness of ignorance and bestows the light of truth, knowledge and enlightenment".

The word Vāhigurū or Waheguru is also used in Sikhism as a main mantra, called gurmantra or gurmantar.

See also

References
  1. "Basic Articles". SGPC. Archived from the original on 25 July 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2012.


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