Ik Onkar

Ik Onkar, meaning 'One Universal God,' is the first phrase of the Mul Mantra - the prayer containing the basis of the Sikh faith. Its importance is emphasized by virtue of it being the first composition of Guru Nanak in the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhism. The Mul Mantra expounds the central concepts of Sikh theology and forms the foundation of the faith. The version here is sung by Harshdeep Kaur in the movie Rang De Basanti, with music by A.R. Rahman.

Ik Onkar Sat Naam Karta Purakh Nirbhau Nirvair Akal Murat Ajuni Saibham Gurprasad

Aad Sach Jugad Sach Hai Bhi Sach Nanak Hosi Bhi Sach

Soche Soch Na Hovai Je Sochi Lakh Var
Chupe Chup Na Hovai Je Lai Raha Liv Tar
Bhukhia Bhukh Na Utari Je Banna Puria Bhar
Sahas Sianpa Lakh Hohi Ta Ik Na Chale Nal
Kiv Sachiara Hoiai Kiv Kurai Tute Pal
Hukam Razai Chalna Nanak Likhiya Nal

Explanation
The True One and only Omnipresent Immortal Essence of Reality. The Creator, the Omniscient and Omnipotent, the Incomprehensible (the fearless). Before all Beginnings and after all Endings. Beyond Time, Space and Form (and enmity). Free from the cycle of Births and Deaths, the Self-manifested. The Loving Merciful Enlightener (Realised with His Grace through total Submission to His Will).

True before creation. True through all ages. True also today. Says Nanak, True He shall eternally be.

Thinking does not reach belief, if one thinks a million times
Prolonged silence and meditation does not quieten the mind
Hunger (Greed) cannot be satisfied even with loads of food (wealth)
At the time of death intellectual smartness also stays behind
How can then we realize the Truth and destroy fibs
Says Nanak live with His Divine Will