Sikhs

Upper Figure: The upper figure depicts your individualized God-Self also known as Wahe-Guru, Nirankar, Sat-Kartar or Paramatman. It is surrounded by seven concentric spheres of light composed of the divine virtues, known as (Guru ke Mahal or “Mansions of Guru”) which contain treasures of good works (Khatti or savings) from this and previous incarnations. Shown in the centre of the seven concentric spheres is the Holy Presence of God through the Sikh Holy symbol of Ek onkar.

Middle Figure: The middle figure represents your Pure Self (Khalsa-Self), Atman, Nam or Satnam. In this illustration, the Pure Self is depicted as Guru Nanak, the Sadguru (True Guru), for everyone has the potential to embody the virtues, attributes and consciousness of Guru Nanak. The heart contains a secret chamber called Sach-Khand (spiritual body of Truth) which is the abode of Atman. This part of yourself is also immortal and permanent.

Lower Figure: The lower figure is you (soul, Jeev-atman) on the spiritual evolving path, surrounded by the protective white (pure) light and the transforming violet flame, the spiritual energy that transmutes the negative karma created by the Jeev-atman into positive energy. The shaft of white light descending from the heart of the upper figure to the lower figure is the crystal cord that is like a thread of light which ties you to the Spirit and nourishes you through the divine spark of light, the threefold flame (called Jyot or Parkash), within. Until the Jeev-atman is permanently bonded with the Atman, she remains mortal and is perishable.