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==== There are three requirements for a Sikh of the Guru: ====
[[Image:Sikhi1.jpg|thumb|400px|right|{{cs|'''Diagram showing some of the important Sikh beliefs'''}}]]
 
The Basic Tenets of [[Sikhism]] can be summarised as follows:
 
<h3>There are three requirements for a Sikh of the Guru: </h3>


*[[Naam Japo|Nam Japna]] - Rise in the Amrit Vela and meditate on God's Name.
*[[Naam Japo|Nam Japna]] - Rise in the Amrit Vela and meditate on God's Name.


*[[Kirat Karo|Dharam Di Kirt Karna]] -  Earn one's living righteously by the sweat of the brow.
*[[Kirat Karo|Dharam Di Kirt Karna]] -  Earn one's living righteously by the sweat of the brow or the industry, effort and conscientiousness of the mind.


*[[Vandh Chako|Vand Chhakna]] - Share what one has with others
*[[Vandh Chako|Vand Chhakna]] - Share what one has with others




====In addition, a Khalsa Sikh is required to:====
<h3> In addition, a '''[[Khalsa]]''' '''[[Sikhs]]''' are required to:</h3>


Maintain the [[5 k's|5 K's]]:
Maintain [[5 k's|5 K's]]:


*[[Kara]] – Steel Bracelet,
*[[Kara]] – Steel Bracelet,
*[[Kesh]] – Long, Uncut Hair,
*[[Kesh]] – Long, Uncut & well maintained '''[[Human Hair|Hair]]'''
*[[Kanga]] - Wooden Comb
*[[Kanga]]- Wooden Comb
*[[Kachera|Kacheras]] - Special Underwear
*[[Kachera|Kacheras]] - Underwear
*[[Kirpan]] – Sacred Sword
*[[Kirpan]] – Sacred Weapon
 
<h3> Life of Dedication to God </h3>
 
The Twin Pronged Approach by carrying out:
 
*[[Simran]] -  repeating spiritual song aloud or silently with each breath throughout one's waking hours, during work and play.
 
*[[Seva]] -  giving one's time in selfless service.
 
These two duties for the [[Sikh]] have to be carried out in equal parts to make sure that ones spiritual understanding is enhanced. Look at these two – [[Simran]] and [[Sewa]] as the two wings of a Bird. You must have equal strength in both the wings for the bird to lift off. Similarly, one must practise and carry out both Simran and Sewa if one is to take off in [[Sikhism]].
 


<h3> Lead a Disciplined Life </h3>


====Uphold the disciplines of:====
*[[Bani]] -  recitation of sacred prayers


*[[Bana]] -  spiritual dress
*[[Bana]] -  spiritual dress


*[[Bani]] -  recitation of sacred prayers


*[[Seva]] -  giving one's time in selfless service


*[[Simran]] -  repeating spiritual song aloud or silently with each breath throughout one's waking hours, during work and play.
<h3> Conquer the 5 Thieves </h3>
 
It's every Sikh duty to defeat these 5 thieves: Lust ([[Kham]]), Anger ([[Krodh]]), Greed ([[LobH]]), Attachment ([[MoH]]), and Ego ([[aHankar]]). Within each person live these 5 thieves and it’s the duty of every Sikh to subdue and control the behaviour of these emotions and enemies.
 
 
<h3> Discover the 5 Treasures </h3>
 
A Sikh must always express the following virtues:
 
Compassion ([[Daya]]), Truth ([[Sat]]), Contentment ([[Santokh]]), Humility ([[Nimrata]]) and Love ([[Pyar]])
 
 
==See also==
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* [[An Introduction to Sikh beliefs]]
* [[Introduction to Sikhism]]
* [[Fundamentals of Sikhi]]
* [[Important values in Sikhi]]
* [[Naam japo]]
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* [[Kirat Karni]]
* [[Wand kay Shako]]
* [[Dasvandh]]
* [[Karma]]
* [[Transmigration]]
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* [[Sikh Beliefs]]
* [[Mukti]]
* [[Sikh Women]]
* [[Equality of women]]
* [[Sikh Religious Philosophy]]
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* [[Sikh]]
* [[Sikhism]]
* [[Sikh Pages]]
* [[One God]]
* [[Seva]]
|}
 
 
{{Sikh Beliefs}}
 
{{Sikhism}}


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Latest revision as of 07:49, 26 December 2012

Diagram showing some of the important Sikh beliefs

The Basic Tenets of Sikhism can be summarised as follows:

There are three requirements for a Sikh of the Guru:

  • Nam Japna - Rise in the Amrit Vela and meditate on God's Name.
  • Dharam Di Kirt Karna - Earn one's living righteously by the sweat of the brow or the industry, effort and conscientiousness of the mind.


In addition, a Khalsa Sikhs are required to:

Maintain 5 K's:

Life of Dedication to God

The Twin Pronged Approach by carrying out:

  • Simran - repeating spiritual song aloud or silently with each breath throughout one's waking hours, during work and play.
  • Seva - giving one's time in selfless service.

These two duties for the Sikh have to be carried out in equal parts to make sure that ones spiritual understanding is enhanced. Look at these two – Simran and Sewa as the two wings of a Bird. You must have equal strength in both the wings for the bird to lift off. Similarly, one must practise and carry out both Simran and Sewa if one is to take off in Sikhism.


Lead a Disciplined Life

  • Bani - recitation of sacred prayers
  • Bana - spiritual dress


Conquer the 5 Thieves

It's every Sikh duty to defeat these 5 thieves: Lust (Kham), Anger (Krodh), Greed (LobH), Attachment (MoH), and Ego (aHankar). Within each person live these 5 thieves and it’s the duty of every Sikh to subdue and control the behaviour of these emotions and enemies.


Discover the 5 Treasures

A Sikh must always express the following virtues:

Compassion (Daya), Truth (Sat), Contentment (Santokh), Humility (Nimrata) and Love (Pyar)


See also


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