Ik Onkar
ੴIk Oankar
There is One Creator.
Everything and everyone comes from the same One Light.
Practice: Say Ik Onkar before starting homework or a hard task.
Words To Live
Sikh Glossary
Simple explanations for the words kids hear at home, in the Gurdwara, and in Gurbani.
Prayer
Prayer Words
Gurbani
ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀGur-baa-nee
The Guru's word.
Sacred words that teach us how to live close to Waheguru.
Practice: Read one line slowly and ask: what is the Guru teaching me?
Hukam
ਹੁਕਮHu-kam
Divine order.
Trusting that Waheguru is present even when life does not go our way.
Practice: When something changes today, pause and respond calmly.
Values
Values Words
Naam
ਨਾਮNaam
The Name and remembrance of Waheguru.
Naam is keeping God in your heart while you live, learn, and help others.
Practice: Take five calm breaths and say Waheguru with each breath.
Seva
ਸੇਵਾSay-va
Selfless service.
Helping without showing off and without expecting a reward.
Practice: Do one hidden helpful thing for someone at home.
Chardi Kala
ਚੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਕਲਾChar-dee Kalaa
Rising spirit.
Staying hopeful, brave, and connected to Waheguru.
Practice: Name one blessing before complaining about one problem.
Identity
Identity Words
Khalsa
ਖਾਲਸਾKhaal-sa
The Guru's sovereign community.
A life of courage, purity, discipline, and service.
Practice: Choose the truthful action even if it is harder.
Amrit
ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤAm-rit
Immortal nectar.
A sacred gift connected with commitment to the Guru's path.
Practice: Learn why discipline can be a form of love.
Gurdwara
Gurdwara Words
Sangat
ਸੰਗਤSung-at
A holy community.
Good company that helps your heart become kinder and stronger.
Practice: Ask one family member what they learned from the Guru today.
Pangat
ਪੰਗਤPung-at
Sitting together as equals.
No one is higher or lower. Everyone sits and eats together.
Practice: Help set or clean the table without choosing the best seat.
Langar
ਲੰਗਰLung-gar
The Guru's free kitchen.
Food served with love to anyone, no matter who they are.
Practice: Help prepare, serve, or clean up food with a kind mind.
History
History Words
Shaheedi
ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀSha-hee-dee
Martyrdom for truth.
Standing for truth and faith with complete courage.
Practice: Read one story of a Sikh who protected others.