What you'll learn
The central Sikh beliefs about God and the Gurus.
Key beliefs
- One God (Waheguru), formless and eternal, expressed in the Mool Mantar.
- The ten human Gurus (from Guru Nanak); the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal, living Guru.
- Equality of all people; rejection of the caste system.
- The goal: union with God, living honestly, sharing, and remembering God (naam japna, kirat karna, vand chhakna).
Exam tips
- Reference the Mool Mantar and the Guru Granth Sahib.
- Link beliefs to Sikh practice (e.g. equality → langar).
Common mistakes
- Forgetting the scripture is treated as a living Guru.
- Overlooking the belief in equality.