Ik Onkar
Ik Onkar is a phrase from the Sikh religion that means, "There is one God." In simple terms, it means that there is only one universal divine power that is present in everything around us.
This phrase is the opening line of the Sikh holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, and is considered to be a powerful and sacred mantra. Sikhs believe that by reciting Ik Onkar, they can connect with the divine energy and receive blessings and strength.
To help you better understand, let's imagine you have a toy box. Inside the box, you have all kinds of fun toys – stuffed animals, cars, dolls, and blocks. But no matter what toy you play with or hold in your hand, they all came from the same toy box. Ik Onkar is like that toy box, and everything in the world – from animals and plants to people and mountains – comes from that one divine power. So, when Sikhs say "Ik Onkar," they are acknowledging that everything in the world is part of that one divine energy.
This phrase is the opening line of the Sikh holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, and is considered to be a powerful and sacred mantra. Sikhs believe that by reciting Ik Onkar, they can connect with the divine energy and receive blessings and strength.
To help you better understand, let's imagine you have a toy box. Inside the box, you have all kinds of fun toys – stuffed animals, cars, dolls, and blocks. But no matter what toy you play with or hold in your hand, they all came from the same toy box. Ik Onkar is like that toy box, and everything in the world – from animals and plants to people and mountains – comes from that one divine power. So, when Sikhs say "Ik Onkar," they are acknowledging that everything in the world is part of that one divine energy.