Mukti

Mukti

Means ‘liberation’; the ultimate goal for many Sikhs to be reunited with Waheguru.

Jivan Mukti

Achieving mukti while someone is alive.

Five Evils

The barriers to mukti which include pride (ahankar), anger (krodh), lust (kam), greed (lobdh), and attachment (moh).

Maya

The illusion that temporary and unimportant things in this world are permanent and valuable.

Haumai

The state of being egotistic, which is a barrier to achieving mukti.

Manmukh

The state of being self-centred, which prevents a Sikh from reaching mukti.

Positive Aspects of Mukti

Focus on true realization that there is one God and the material world is an illusion; leads to everlasting peace.

Three Foundations of Sikhism

Kirat Karna, Vand Chakna, and Nam Japna; essential practices for Sikhs.

Gurmukh

A person who is oriented towards God; essential in the journey to achieve mukti.

Sewa

Selfless service that is encouraged in Sikhism as part of the path to achieve mukti.