IK ONKAR

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• Ik Onkar is the symbol that represents the unity of God in Sikhism, meaning God is One or One God. 
  
  
• It is a central tenet of Sikh religious philosophy. It is the opening phrase of the Mul Mantar and the opening words of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. It is consequently also part of the Sikh morning prayer, Japji Sahib. 
  
  
• It is found in the Gurmukhi script and is found in all religious scriptures and places such as gurdwaras. 
  
  
• It is a combination of two characters, the numeral ੧, Ikk (one) and the first letter of the word Onkar (Constant taken to mean God).