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In Sikhism, thinking about God, or ‘calling to mind the name of God’. Sikhs believe that God is present in everyone's soul, and concentrating on God will allow his presence to be found. Sikh worship includes rising three hours before dawn to bathe and then focus the mind on God.

The arms show a Bible open at the Gospel of St John, a Trinitarian symbol. The white cross symbolizes faith. The arms appear on national and state flags. Effective date: 14 September 1863. >>