Basic Tenets of Sikhism
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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.
- 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
Uphold the disciplines of:
- 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.
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