Editing Soul (section)

===Sikhism===
In [[Sikhism]], the soul, referred to as the ''Ātman'', is understood as a pure consciousness without any content.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Virk |first=Hardev |date=2018 |title=Concept of Mind, Body and Soul in the Sikh Scripture (SGGS) |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322622656}}</ref> The soul is considered to be eternal and inherently connected to the divine (''[[Paramatman]]''), although its journey is shaped by [[karma]]—the cumulative effect of one's actions, thoughts, and deeds. According to Sikh teachings, the soul undergoes cycles of rebirth (transmigration) until it achieves liberation (''mukti'') from this cycle, a process governed by the principles of divine order (''[[hukam]]'') and grace (''nadar'').<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |last=Hays |first=Jeffrey |title=Sikhism Beliefs: God, Karma, Duties and Justice {{!}} Facts and Details |url=https://factsanddetails.com/india/Religion_Caste_Folk_Beliefs_Death/sub7_2c/entry-8690.html |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=factsanddetails.com |language=en}}</ref>

The cycle of rebirth is influenced by the individual's attachment to worldly desires and ego (''haumai''), which obscures the soul's innate connection to the divine. Sikh scripture warns that preoccupation with material wealth, familial ties, or sensory pleasures at the moment of death can lead to rebirth in lower life forms, such as animals or spirits. Conversely, meditation on God's name ([[Naam Japo|Nam Simran]]) and remembrance of the divine (''[[Waheguru]]'') during life—and especially at death—enable the soul to merge with the eternal truth ([[Sach Khand]]), ending the cycle of reincarnation.<ref name=":10" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=What Do Sikhs Believe About the Afterlife? |url=https://www.learnreligions.com/sikhs-believe-about-the-afterlife-2993490 |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=Learn Religions |language=en}}</ref>

Central to Sikh doctrine is the belief that while karma determines the soul's trajectory, divine grace can transcend karmic limitations. The [[Guru Granth Sahib]] claims that liberation ultimately depends on God's will.<ref name=":10" /> Ethical living, including honest labor ([[Kirat Karo]]), sharing resources ([[Vand Chhako]]), and community service (''seva'').<ref name=":10" />