Sikhism Flashcards

Key vocabulary and concepts related to Sikhism.

Guru Nanak

The founder of Sikhism, born in 1500 CE in India.

Mool Mantra

The statement of faith in Sikhism that describes the Sikh beliefs about God.

Gurdwara

The Sikh place of worship, also known as the 'doorway to the Guru.'

The Five Ks

Items commanded by the last human Guru to be worn by committed Sikhs.

The Khalsa

The community of committed Sikhs.

Kesh

Long uncut hair, one of the Five Ks.

Kangha

A wooden comb, one of the Five Ks.

Kara

A bracelet, one of the Five Ks.

Kachera

Cotton under shorts, one of the Five Ks.

Kirpan

A small sword, one of the Five Ks.

Diwali

Festival of light that celebrates the release from prison of the 6th guru.

Vaisakhi/Baisakhi

The birthday of the Khalsa, celebrated as a spring harvest festival.

The Guru Granth Sahib

The Sikh Holy Book, the Mool Mantra is the opening verse.