Mool Mantar

There Is One God

The Mool Mantar is the most important composition contained within the Guru Granth Sahib Ji; it is the basis of Sikhism. Together the words Mool Mantar mean the Main chant or root verse.

It’s importance is emphasised by the fact that it is the first composition to appear in the Guru Granth Sahib Ji and that it appears before the commencement of most of the Raags within the Sikh holy scripture.

This is the verse that all beginners to Sikhism should learn and repeat. After learning this short verse and its full meaning, it is common for beginners to awake early in the morning, and meditate on the Mantar.

Ik Onkaar
There is only one God.

Sat Naam
Truth is his name

Kartaa Purakh
He is the creator

Nirbhao
He is without fear

Nirvair
He is without hate

Akaal Moorat
He is timeless and without form

Ajoonee Saibhang
He is beyond birth and death, The enlightened one

Gur Parsaad
He can be known by the Guru’s grace

Jap
Embrace His meditation

Aad Sach.
He was present in the beginning

Jugaad Sach
He was present before the Yugas (ages) began.

Hai Bhee Sach
He Is present now

Naanak Hosee Bhee Sach. ||1||
(Guru) Nanak (Dev Ji) says that he shall certainly be present in the future.