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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
The divine light present in every person, which gives a religious basis for recognising their inherent worth.
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Specification 4.2 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
Revise: Sanctity of LifeSikhs believe that the divine light, jyot, is present in every person. The atma, or soul, connects human beings to Waheguru. A person is therefore more than a body or a collection of abilities.
Component 1
Divine light; the presence of God that gives life its spiritual value.
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Sikh teaching understands the soul as universal in all living beings: divine light, or jyot, is not confined to one community or even to human beings. This gives a religious reason to respect both human and animal life.
