1.4 Sikh faith

• Attributes of Paramatma in Jaap Sahib by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
• The religious significance of Ik-ong-kar in the Sikh faith
• References to Paramatma in Siddh Gosht
• The role of Ardas in uniting the Sikh congregation
• Protocols observed during worship in the Gurdwara
• The five Khands described in Japji Sahib

• identify the attributes of Paramatma as described by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji in Jaap Sahib
• explain the role of Ardas in uniting the Sikh congregation
• interpret the religious significance of Ik-ong-kar in Sikh faith
• analyse the five Khands in Japji Sahib
• appreciate the practical application of the teachings of the Sikh Gurus in daily life
• recognise the importance of visiting a Gurdwara to understand the concept of Paramatma

“Why is Ardaas in Sikhism considered universal?”

“How does Jaap Sahib reflect the attributes of Paramatma?”

“Why is it important to observe the protocols carried out during different religious practices in a Gurdwara?”

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1. The Sikh faith: an introduction
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   Introduce the Sikh faith, its founder, scripture, place of worship and core belief.
2. Ik Onkar: the oneness of God
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   Interpret the religious significance of Ik Onkar in the Sikh faith.
3. The attributes of the one God
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   Describe the attributes of God taught in the Sikh faith.
4. The Mool Mantar
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   Explain the meaning of the Mool Mantar, the opening verse of the Guru Granth Sahib.
5. Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
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   Describe the life and contribution of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Guru.
6. Jaap Sahib
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   Describe the place and purpose of Jaap Sahib in Sikh prayer.
7. Attributes of Paramatma in Jaap Sahib
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   Identify the attributes of Paramatma praised in Jaap Sahib.
8. The three pillars of Sikh life
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   Describe Naam Japna, Kirat Karni and Vand Chakna and apply them in daily life.
9. Siddh Gosht: the dialogue with the Siddhs
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   Describe Siddh Gosht and the questions Guru Nanak answered for the Siddhs.
10. Paramatma in Siddh Gosht
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    Explain how Siddh Gosht describes Paramatma.
11. Ardas: the Sikh prayer
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    Describe the parts and significance of Ardas in Sikh worship.
12. Why Ardas is universal
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    Explain why Ardas is considered a universal prayer.
13. Ardas and the Sangat
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    Explain how Ardas unites the Sikh congregation, the Sangat.
14. Japji Sahib
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    Describe Japji Sahib and its place in the Guru Granth Sahib.
15. The five Khands
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    Analyse the five Khands described in Japji Sahib.
16. Dharam Khand: the realm of duty
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    Describe Dharam Khand, the first of the five Khands.
17. Gyan Khand: the realm of knowledge
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    Describe Gyan Khand, the realm of knowledge and wisdom.
18. Saram Khand: the realm of effort
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    Describe Saram Khand, the realm of spiritual effort.
19. Karam Khand: the realm of grace
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    Describe Karam Khand, the realm of grace and favour.
20. Sach Khand: the realm of truth
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    Describe Sach Khand, the final realm of truth.
21. The Gurdwara and its protocols
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    Explain the importance of visiting a Gurdwara and the protocols observed there.
22. Living the teachings in daily life
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    Apply the teachings of the Sikh Gurus in daily life.