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Sikhism: Sikh Beliefs

Gurmukh, manmukh and haumai

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Haumai as the main barrier to God, Ang 125 and Ang 226, the actions of a gurmukh and the five virtues, overcoming haumai, the life of a manmukh, and Khalsa and non-Khalsa paths.

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What does gurmukh mean?

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What does manmukh mean?

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What is haumai?

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  1. 1

    What does gurmukh mean?

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    A gurmukh is a God-centred person who follows the Guru's teaching. The gurmukh's life is directed towards God rather than self.

  2. 2

    What does manmukh mean?

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    A manmukh is a self-centred person led by their own mind and desires. The manmukh ignores the Guru and lives for selfish ends.

  3. 3

    What is haumai?

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    Haumai is ego or self-centred pride. Haumai makes a person feel separate from God and from other people.

  4. 4

    Why is haumai seen as the main barrier to God?

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    Haumai puts the self at the centre instead of God. A person ruled by ego cannot recognise God's presence within.

  5. 5

    What does Ang 125 teach about the gurmukh?

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    Ang 125 teaches that gurmukhs remove selfishness and conceit from within. Gurmukhs are honoured in God's court and are not consumed by death.

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    What does Ang 226 teach about haumai?

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    Ang 226 teaches that God is not found through actions done in ego. When ego departs, the highest spiritual state is reached.

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