Question 1

What is Waheguru?

Accepted Answer

Waheguru is the primary name used in Sikhism for the divine, often translated as Wonderful Lord or Wonderful Teacher. Sikhs repeat Waheguru as a form of Naam Simran, a meditative remembrance of God.

Question 2

What is Naam Simran?

Accepted Answer

Naam Simran is the Sikh practice of meditating on the name of God by repeating Waheguru with devotion, either silently, aloud, or with a mala of 108 beads.

Question 3

How does this online Simran counter work?

Accepted Answer

Tap the Waheguru button each time you complete a chant. The counter automatically tracks each mala of 108 chants and your daily total. Your progress is saved when you sign in.

Question 4

What does Ik Onkar (ੴ) mean?

Accepted Answer

Ik Onkar means One Universal Creator. It is the opening phrase of the Mool Mantar in the Guru Granth Sahib and a foundational symbol of Sikh belief in one God.

Question 5

Is the Waheguru counter free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Waheguru Naam Simran counter and meditation timer are completely free to use, on any device.