How to Reach God in Sikhism

Last Updated: August 4, 2021 Approved

In Sikhism, Sikhs believe that they are all God's sons and daughters. They have come into this world after 8.4 million life forms but it is so hard to still reach God. Here are some steps to get away from the world's attractions and reach God's blessings.

Steps

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Refresh your mind completely.
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Listen to Sakhi's (teachings and stories). This by itself destroys anxiety of the mind (quoted by Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj). You can compare what the Sakhis say to what you do. If you listen to Guru Arjan Dev Ji Maharaj's life, Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji's life, and Guru Gobind Singh Ji's life especially you will see the truth. Sikh History can teach you a lot of things.
- If you don't understand Punjabi, listen to Sikh2Inspire, BasicsOfSikh and Khalsa Foundation on SoundCloud/youtube. Saints are also very compelling to listen to such as Sant Baba Mann Singh Ji Pehowa Wale- if you are born to an Indian family and understand Punjabi, Pehwa Wale Sant is very good to listen to as they really empower the true message of God.
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Wake up at Amrit Vela (around 12am-6am). Read/listen to the panj baniya.
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Go to the Gurdwara. By giving your head to Guru Ji, Guru Ji Maharaj automatically protects you. This is also Quoted in Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
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Meditate in Naam for an hour. This is truly blessing and power.
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Ask God (do an ardass or ask someone at the Gurdwara to) to save you from dukh (sorrow, pain). You can ask God for anything but its how much you want/try to get it that matters. Basically, if you want something from God, read sukhmani sahib or any other baniya and then do ardass.
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Commit yourself to God. No one else can really truly help you except Guru Ji Maharaj. The only one who is true is God. Satnaam- True is his name. Repeat the mool mantar every spare minute you have.

Community Q&A

Question

What is Nam Simran, and how do I do it?

DGGSJM 1984

Community Answer

Naam Simran is another name for repeating God’s name. An example in Sikhism would be saying Waheguru (va-hi-gu-roo) over and over again. You do the name Simran repeatedly trying to find peace with the mind. This is especially effective in the morning and at night, as there are fewer distractions.
Question

Can I visit a Sikh temple? I have no religion other than an absolute belief in truth and God as creator of all.

Community Answer

If going to a Sikh Temple brings you spiritual satisfaction and you are respectful of the temple's rules and practices, go ahead.

Warnings

It is hard to forget things in this time and world, don't worry if it doesn't happen at once. You need to try, try and try again. Try to win over your mind.

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Don't rely on otherworldly people, no one can teach you the truth except Guru Ji. Don't follow fake people. Get into the right Sangat (people). If you are really lucky, start following a Sant. Sants are people Sikhs believe are sent by God. They have so much wisdom that their lives are dedicated to helping you reach God. It is so hard to describe what to do and what not to do. Only Guru Ji Maharaj can teach you.

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