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Diagram showing some of the important Sikh beliefs - Click here to enlarge

• Ek Onkar: There is only one God who is the Creator, Cherisher and Destroyer. God's presence is all around us and within us. By reciting Bani one begins to "connect" with God.

• Simran and Sewa: These are the Foundations of Sikhism. It is the duty of every Sikh to practise Naam Simran daily - the reciting and chanting of God’s Name to "connect" to God and remain aware and awake to His presence everywhere and in everyone. Also to engage in Sewa at all times - to help and offer "free" service to anyone in need; to serve in Gurdwara; in community centre; old people's homes; care centres; major world disasters, in other situation, etc

• The Three Pillars of Sikhism: Guru Nanak formalised these three important pillars of Sikhism:

• Naam Japna: – In addition to Simran (meditation), a Sikh is to engage in a daily practise of Nitnem - This is the daily reading, understanding and practising of the principles outlined in Gurbani - Sikh scriptures.

• Kirat Karni: - To live honestly and earn by ones physical and mental effort while accepting Gods gifts and blessings. A Sikh has to live as a householders carrying out his or her duties and responsibilities to the full.

• Vand Chakna: - The Sikhs are asked to share their wealth within the community and outside by giving Dasvandh and practising charity (Daan). To “Share and consume together”.

• Kill the Five Thieves: The Sikh Gurus tell us that our mind and spirit are constantly being attacked by the Five Evils – Kam (Lust), Krodh (Rage), Lobh (Greed), Moh (Attachment) and Ahankar (Ego). A Sikh needs to constantly attack and overcome these five vices; be always vigilant and on guard to tackle these five thieves at all times!

• Positive Human Qualities: The Sikh Gurus taught the Sikhs to develop and harness positive human qualities which lead the soul closer to God and away from evil. These are: Sat (Truth); Daya (Compassion); Santokh (Contenment); Nimrata (Humility); and Pyare (Love).

• Sikh Beliefs - Brief outline of Sikh beliefs

• Basic Tenets of Sikhism: - A Summary of the most Important Beliefs and Tenets of Sikhism.

• Primary Beliefs and Principles A more detailed account of Sikh beliefs with quotations from SGGS

Further reading

See also articles under category: Guru Granth Sahib on and at category: Message of Gurbani

Guru Granth Sahib ..

Message of Gurbani

See also

• An Introduction to Sikh Belief
• Important values of Sikhi
• Dasvandh
• Karma
• Transmigration
• Mukti
• Sikh Women
• Equality of women
• Sikh Beliefs
• Sikh Religious Philosophy
• Introduction to Sikhism
• Sikh,
• Sikhism
• Sikh Pages

External links

• BBC - Sikh beliefs

 Sikh beliefs  

There is one God God in Sikhism Naam Japo Kirat Karo Wand kay Shako Blessings for all

Prayer and Ardas All are equal Equality of Women Sewa Simran God's Army

Karma Hukam Mukti Bhagti Chardikala 3 Pillars

Transmigration Against cruelty Jivan mukta Kalyug Secularism Become fearless

Recognize the human race.. Ek pita ekas ka.. Protection for all Belief in family life Against pilgrimage & fasting Guardian of human rights

Five evils Five virtues Five khands Kirpa Kal Anger

 Message of Guru Granth Sahib  

Praise for the Guru Guru Granth Sahib SGGS protocol Sikh Scripture Guidance for All Category:Sikh belief

SGGS against lust SGGS on meat SGGS on charity The environment One God Equality of Women

SGGS on arguing pilgrimage and fasting SGGS on jealousy SGGS against cruelty Fasting SGGS on makeup

SGGS the boat SGGS on God SGGS on anger Kindness SGGS ji SGGS on hair

SGGS on family life SGGS on ablution SGGS on humility SGGS on alcohol Ek pita ekas ka.. Interfaith

  Guru Granth Sahib  

Structure:	Index of Guru Granth Sahib · SGGS Protocol · Raag · Sikh Ragas · Ragmala · Ghar · Shabad · Tuk · Hukam · Gurdwara · Search Bani · Pauri · Ashpaadi · Salok · Var · Rahao
Message:	Introduction to Sikhism · SGGS on Arguing · SGGS on charity · SGGS on meat · Pilgrimage and fasting · Sikh Women · Primary Beliefs and Principles · Underlying Values · Prohibited Behaviour · Interfaith · Guidance for All · Dharma
Banis:	Guru Granth Sahib · Sikh Scripture · Dasam Granth · Ek Onkar · Waheguru · Bani · Mool Mantar · Japji Sahib · Jaap Sahib · Chaupai · Anand Sahib · Tav-Prasad Savaiye · Rehras · Sukhmani · Dakhni Oankar ·Acrostic
Ragas:	Asa · Bairari · Basant · Bhairon · Bihagara · Bilaval · Devagandhari · Dhanasari · Gauri · Gond · Gujari · Jaijavanti · Jaitsri · Kalian · Kanara · Kedara · Maajh · Malaar · Mali Gaura · Maru · Nat Narain · Prabhati · Ramkali · Sarang · Sri · Sorath · Suhi · Tilang · Todi · Tukhari · Vadahans
More:	Gurbani Online · Worldwide Praise · Guru Granth Sahib Gallery · What is SGGS? · SGGG begins Uniquely · Trumpp's Translation · SGGS for children · Gutka · Guru Granth Sahib Numbering System

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