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[[Sati]] – widows throwing themselves in the funeral pyre of their husbands; lamb and calf slaughter to celebrate holy occasions; etc | [[Sati]] – widows throwing themselves in the funeral pyre of their husbands; lamb and calf slaughter to celebrate holy occasions; etc | ||
'''Eating [[Kuttha]]Meat:''' Eating [[Kuttha]] meat is strictly forbidden for a Khalsa Sikh. Serving meat at [[langar]] is strictly prohibited as Langar is meant to be a meal open to all. Eating [[Kuttha]] meat for a non-Khalsa Sikh is strongly discouraged. A vegetarian diet has been deemed as consensually (consensus or Gurmatta is a Sikh tradition) acceptable to all, on religious occaisions and gatherings. | '''Eating [[Kuttha]] Meat:''' Eating [[Kuttha]] meat is strictly forbidden for a Khalsa Sikh. Serving meat at [[langar]] is strictly prohibited as Langar is meant to be a meal open to all. Eating [[Kuttha]] meat for a non-Khalsa Sikh is strongly discouraged. A vegetarian diet has been deemed as consensually (consensus or Gurmatta is a Sikh tradition) acceptable to all, on religious occaisions and gatherings. The [[Rehat Maryada]] bans the consumption of [[halal]] and [[kosher]] meat and states that "Eating the meat of an animal slaughtered the Muslim way must be avoided;" <ref>[http://www.sgpc.net/rehat_maryada/section_six.html Sikh Rehat Maryada - Section Six]</ref> and this forms one of "four transgressions" that are regarded as a cardinal sins for the [[Khalsa]] Sikh. It is held by some that a [[Hukamnama]] issued by the [[Akal Takht]] stated that meat killed in the [[Jhatka]] fashion (one blow, or as painlessly as possible) is the only meat that should be consumed by a Sikh.<ref>[http://www.sikhs.org/meat.htm Misconceptions About Eating Meat]</ref> | ||
===Non-Family Oriented Living === | ===Non-Family Oriented Living === | ||
Revision as of 02:01, 20 September 2006
Prohibited Behaviour:
Non-Logical Behaviour
Superstitions and meaningless Rituals: Sikhs are forbidden to believe in any superstitions or to under take ritualistic practises, which have no meaning.
Pilgrimages to holy places are discouraged as it does not in anyway enhances the person’s inner self.
Fasting as a penance does not bring the person near to God and is of no spiritual benefit. However, if one uses this for medical reasons, then Gurbani does not speak against it.
Bathing in rivers; gambling; circumcision; worship of graves, idols & pictures; compulsory wearing of the veil for women, etc are all forbidden.
Cutting Hair: Cutting hair is strictly forbidden in Sikhism for Khalsa Sikhs and strongly discouraged for non-Khalsa Sikh. This includes from your head down to your toes, no hair is to be plucked, cut, burnt or chemically/surgically removed. Kesh (hair) should not to be dyed by any method whatsoever.
Behaviour under influence of Maya
“Maya” – The accumulation of materials wealth has no spiritual meaning or benefits to Sikhs. Wealth, Gold, Portfolio, Stocks, Commodities, Properties will all be left here on Earth when you depart. Do not get attached to them. They are only a means to help the person for their short visit during this present ‘Joone’ or human life on Earth.
Worthless Talk
Slander, bragging, gossip, lying,"back-biting", etc are not permitted. One must not indulge in these practises as by these feeble acts, ones mind and body are ‘diluted’ or weakened. etc. are not permitted. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib tells the Sikh "Your mouth has not stopped slandering and gossiping about others. Your service is useless and fruitless.(1) (SGGS Page 1253) [1]
Intoxication
All types of intoxication is not allowed in the Sikh religion. Drinking alcohol, Drugs, Smoking tobacco are completely forbidden. The Gurus speak strongly against the consumption of all types of intoxicants.
Adultery:
In Sikhism, the husband and wife must be physically faithful to one another. People who allow lust to overcome them and violate this rule will not escape the circle of life and death.
Sacrifice of Creatures
Sati – widows throwing themselves in the funeral pyre of their husbands; lamb and calf slaughter to celebrate holy occasions; etc
Eating Kuttha Meat: Eating Kuttha meat is strictly forbidden for a Khalsa Sikh. Serving meat at langar is strictly prohibited as Langar is meant to be a meal open to all. Eating Kuttha meat for a non-Khalsa Sikh is strongly discouraged. A vegetarian diet has been deemed as consensually (consensus or Gurmatta is a Sikh tradition) acceptable to all, on religious occaisions and gatherings. The Rehat Maryada bans the consumption of halal and kosher meat and states that "Eating the meat of an animal slaughtered the Muslim way must be avoided;" [2] and this forms one of "four transgressions" that are regarded as a cardinal sins for the Khalsa Sikh. It is held by some that a Hukamnama issued by the Akal Takht stated that meat killed in the Jhatka fashion (one blow, or as painlessly as possible) is the only meat that should be consumed by a Sikh.[3]
Non-Family Oriented Living
A Sikh is not allowed to live a recluse, beggar, yogi, monk, Nun, celibacy, etc. Gurbani, the word of the Guru, tells the Sikhs to live the life of a Householder. To raise a family; to earn honestly; to help the community; to educate the children; to remember God at all times.
No priestly Class
Sikhs do not have to depend on a priest or clergy for any of the functions that need to be performed in their religious duties. The religious acts have been made very simple so that most Sikhs can carry these out themselves in their daily lives.
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