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The Basic Tenets of [[Sikhism]] can be summarised as follows: | 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 | ||
< | <h3> In addition, a Khalsa Sikh is required to:</h3> | ||
Maintain the [[5 k's|5 K's]]: | Maintain the [[5 k's|5 K's]]: | ||
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< | <h3> Life of Dedication to God </h3> | ||
The Twin Pronged Approach by carrying out: | The Twin Pronged Approach by carrying out: | ||
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< | <h3> Lead a Disciplined Life </h3> | ||
*[[Bani]] - recitation of sacred prayers | *[[Bani]] - recitation of sacred prayers | ||
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{{Sikh Beliefs}} | {{Sikh Beliefs}} | ||
Revision as of 19:39, 10 September 2005
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.
- Vand Chhakna - Share what one has with others
In addition, a Khalsa Sikh is required to:
Maintain the 5 K's:
- Kara – Steel Bracelet,
- Kesh – Long, Uncut Hair,
- Kanga - Wooden Comb
- Kacheras - Special Underwear
- Kirpan – Sacred Sword
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
Lead a Disciplined Life
- Bani - recitation of sacred prayers
- Bana - spiritual dress
Excerpt from the book "LIVING REALITY - Questions and Answers about life, under the guidance of The Siri Guru Granth Sahib" by Bibiji Inderjit Kaur Khalsa, Ph.D
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