Bipran Ki Reet

You are probably wondering what "Bipran Ki Reet" is and what is has to do with Sikhism. Well, the answer is very simple. Bipran Ki Reet is a phrase which refers to the Principles of Brahmins, or of Hinduism. The phrase itself is derived from two words: "Bipar" meaning Brahmin, and "Reet" meaning 'traditions of mindless rituals'. Combined these two terms make "Bipran Ki Reet", which is used as a reference to a distancing from Sikh principles, and the following of mindless rituals in some way.

So, in other words, following Bipran Ki Reet is the moving away from the principles of Sikhi. Most people know the most common practices of Hindus such as idol worship but there are many other that we overlook. Every Sikh should know what it is and you can only become a true Sikh if you follow the teachings of Gurus, and not Hindus. Guru Gobind Singh Ji said: "Jab Lag Khalsa Rahe Niara, Tab Lag Tej Dioon Mein Sara Jab Eh Gaye Bipran Ki Reet, Mein Na Karoon In Ki Parteet"

This means as long as the Khalsa follow only one path of the Gurus and follow the teaching of Guru Granth Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh Ji will always be with the Khalsa. But if the Khalsa starts following Bipran Ki Reet then Guru Ji will not help the Khalsa because a Sikh is not allowed to follow Bipars (Brahmans). So I have studied some common Bipran Ki Reet practices that Sikhs follow and I believe it will be helpful to those who want to become Sikhs, and to those who want to learn, to know what they are and to stay away from them.

The writer's list of Bipran ki Reet, 1-5

Anything different from these is going in bipran ki reet. A Sikh must be Knowledgable of his history his principles and should also know about the histories of different faiths be it knowledge of Ramayan Mahabharat or Bhagavad Geeta, Quran or Bible , Upanishad but in the end, a Sikhi Utmost faith should be in Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj which explains the real value of all these ancient works.

• 1. Dharam dee Kirat karnee – Make an honest living.
• 2. Dasvand denaa – Donate a tenth share of your earnings.
• 3. Gurbani Kanth karnee – Learn Gurbani by heart.
• 4. Amrit Velā utthnaa – Arise during Amritvela (early morning).
• 5. Sikh Sevak dee sevaa ruchee naal karnee – Devotedly serve the Sikh who serves others.
• 6. Gurbani de arth Sikh vidhvanaa tuo parrhnae – Study the essence of Gurbani from learned Sikhs.
• 7. Panj Kakar dee rehit drirh kar rukhnee – Follow the discipline of The Five Ks strictly. Adhere resolutely to the five articles of faith.
• 8. Shabad da Abhi Aas karnaa – Practice the sacred hymns to life.
• 9. Sat Saroop Satgur daa dhian dharna – Contemplate and assimilate the beautiful truth of the True Enlightener.
• 10. Guru Granth Sahib Jee noo Guru manana – Believe in and accept Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as the Guide to enlightenment.
• 11. Kaarjaan day arambh vich ardaas karnee – When undertaking any task, first perform the prayer of Ardās.
• 12. Jaman, maran, ja via mokae jup da path Kar tihaaval (Karaah Parsaad) Kar Anand sahib dia Punj paurian, ardaas, Pratham panj pyaariaan atae hazooree granthee noo vartaa kae oprunth Sangat noo vartaaouna – For birth naming, funeral, or marriage ceremonies or devotional reading path; recite Japji Sahib while making Karah Parshad, perform five verses of Anand Sahib, and ardaas; and then distribute Karah Prashad to the Panj Pyare, attending Granthi, and then to the Sangat gathered for worship.
• 13. Jad tak Karaah Parshaad vartadaa rahae Sadh Sangat addol batthee rahae – Until Karah Parshad has been served to everyone, the congregation ought to be still and remain seated.
• 14. Anand viah binaa grahist nahee karnaa – Without the Anand Karaj marriage ceremony, carnal relations should not occur.
• 15. Par istree, ma bhain, dhee bhain, kar jaananee. Par istree da sang nahee karnaa – Other than your wedded wife, consider all women as your mothers and sisters. Do not indulge in carnal marital relationships with them.
• 16. Istree da mooh nahee phitkaarnaa – Do not subject your wife to cursing, or verbal abuse.
• 17. Jagat jootth tambaakoo bikhiaa da tiaag karnaa – Discard worldly ways, falsehoods, and poisonous tobacco.
• 18. Rehitvaan atae naam jupan vaalae gursikhaa dee sangat karnee – Make companions of Gursikhs who follow the Rehit and recite the Divine Name.
• 19. Kum karan vich daridar nahee karnaa – Work hard and don't be lazy.
• 20. Gurbanee dee kathaa tae keertan roaz sunanaa atae karnaa – Take part in listening to Kirtan and discussions of the essence of Gurbani every day.
• 21. Kisae dee ninda, chugalee, atae eirkhaa nahee karnee – Do not gossip nor slander, or be spiteful to anyone.
• 22. Dhan, javaanee, tae kul jaat da abhiman naee karnaa (Nanak daadak tahe duae goath. Saak guroo Sikhan sang hoath) – Do not be proud of riches, youthfulness or lineage. (Regardless of maternal and paternal caste or heritage, all of the Guru's Sikhs are siblings of one family.)
• 23. Mat uchee tae suchee rakhnee – Maintain a high standard of purity in religious discipline.
• 24. Shubh karman tao kadae naa ttarnaa – Do not avoid performing virtuous acts.
• 25. Budh bal da daataa vaheguroo noo jaananaa – Appreciate intellect and power as gifts of the all knowing wondrous Enlightener.
• 26. Sugandh (kasam/saunh) dae kar itbaar janaaoun vaalae tae yakeen nahee karnaa – Have no faith in oaths sworn by one attempting to convince another of sincerity.
• 27. Sutantar vicharna. Raaj Kaaj dian kamaan tae doosrae mutaa dia purshaan noo huk nahee daenaa – Maintain independent thinking. In the affairs of governing the state, do not give authority to men of other faiths.
• 28. Raajnitee parhnee – Study and learn about governmental policies.
• 29. Dushman naal saam, daam, bhaed, aadiak, upaa vartnae ate uprant udh karnaa – When dealing with enemies, practice diplomacy, employ a variety of tactics, and exhaust all techniques before engaging in warfare.
• 30. Shaster vidyaa atae ghorhae di savaari da abhiaas karnaa – Train in the skills of weaponry and horsemanship.
• 31. Doosrae mataa dae pustak, vidyaa parhnee. Pur bhrosaa drirh Gurbanee, Akaal Purakh tae karnaa| – Study the books and beliefs of other faiths. But maintain trust in Gurbani and Akal Purakh [Undying divine personification].
• 32. Guroopdaesaa noo dhaaran karnaa – Follow the Guru teachings.
• 33. Raheraas da paath kar kharae ho kae ardaas karnee – After reciting Rehras [evening prayers], stand up and perform Ardās.
• 34. Saun valae sohilaa atae ‘paun guru pani pita…’ salok parhnaa – Recite the late evening prayer Sohila [3 hymns] and the verse "Pavan guru pani pita…" before sleeping.
• 35. Dastaar binaa nahee rehnaa – Never be without the dastar [turban], wear it always.
• 36. Singhaa da adhaa naam nahee bulaunaa – Address a Singh by their entire name including Singh [or Kaur], do not shorten it by half or call them nicknames.
• 37. Sharaab nai saevanee – Do not indulge in drinking alcoholic beverages.
• 38. Sir munae noo kanaiaa nahee daenee. Uos ghar daeve jithae Akal Purukh dee sikhee ha, jo karza-ai naa hovae, bhalae subhaa da hovae, bibaekee atae gyanvaan hovae – Do not given a daughter's hand in marriage to a shaven one. Give her to a household where the Undying divine personification Akal Purakh and tenets of Sikhism are respected, to household without debt, of a pleasing nature, which is disciplined and educated.
• 39. Subh kaaraj Gurbanee anusaar karnae – Maintain all business affairs in accordance with scripture.
• 40. Chugalee kar kisae da kam nahee vigaarnaa – Do not cause ruin by gossiping about other's business.
• 41. Kaurha bachan nahee kahinaa – Do not speak in bitterness.
• 42. Darshan yaatraa gurdwaaraa dee hee karnee – Make pilgrimages only for seeing Gurdwaras.
• 43. Bachan karkae paalnaa – Keep all promises made.
• 44. Pardaesee, lorvaan, dukhee, apung manukh dee yataahshkat seva karnee – Do as much possible to serve and aid foreigners, those in need, or in trouble.
• 45. Dhee Putaree da dhan bikh Kar jananaa – Realize that earnings of a daughter is as poison [don't be greedy].
• 46. Dikhaavae da Sikh nahee banana – Do not act a Sikh outwardly only for show.
• 47. Sikhi kesaa-suaasa sang nibhaaounee – Live and die a Sikh with hair intact and unshorn.
• 48. Chori, yaari, tthugi, dhokaa, dagaa nahee karnaa – Abstain from thievery, adultery, cheating, deception, swindling, and pillaging.
• 49. Sikh da itbaar karnaa – Have confidence in a Sikh.
• 50. Jhutthi gavaahee nahee daenee – Do not make false testimonies.
• 51. Dhroh nahee karnaa – Do not participate in fraud.
• 52. Langar Parshaad ik ras vartaaunaa – Serve langar [free community kitchen of a gurdwara] and prashad with impartiality.