Basic Tenets of Sikhism: Difference between revisions
From SikhiWiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
Hari singh (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
Hari singh (talk | contribs) m (added diagram) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
[[Image:Sikhi1.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Diagram showing some of the important Sikh beliefs]] | |||
The Basic Tenets of [[Sikhism]] can be summarised as follows: | The Basic Tenets of [[Sikhism]] can be summarised as follows: | ||
| Line 41: | Line 43: | ||
{{Sikh Beliefs}} | {{Sikh Beliefs}} | ||
[[Category:Philosophy Spirituality and Ethics]] | |||
Revision as of 13:38, 11 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
| These articles deal with Sikh Beliefs |
|
Primary Beliefs and Principles | Technique and Methods | Religious Philosophy | Prohibited Behaviour | Underlying Values | Basic Tenets of Sikhism |
