Sikh Code of Conduct

Instructions

• 1. There is only one God; worship and pray only to Him (Simran).

• 2. Always remember the one God (Naam Japo), work hard and honestly (Kirat Karni), and share with others (Wand kay Shako).

• 3. At all times practice Truth, live a Truthful life and engage in service (Sewa) for the community.

• 4. Remember that women are as good as men and must be treated as equals.

• 5. Always remember the whole of the human race is one. Distinctions on caste, colour and class are wrong and against Sikh principles.

• 6. Do not believe in superstitions; nor follow empty rituals; nor believe in Idols, magic, omens, fasts, frontal marks or sacred threads, etc

• 7. Dress yourself in a simple and modest way; gaudy clothes and revealing dress bring no credit and will take you away from Sikhi.

• 8. Sikh women should not observe the veil (pardah); neither should they observe any other distinct customs like fasting for their husbands ("Karva Chhor"), make payments in marriage (Dowry); etc. Women have the same rights as men before God.

• 9. Live a married family life; asceticism and renunciation are needless exercises.

• 10. Put your faith in the Holy Granth; no other Holy book or living person can claim Guruship (for Sikhs).

• 11. Control the Five Evils - Lust Kam, Anger Krodh, Greed Lobh, Material attachment Moh and Ego Ahankar

• 12 Practise the Five Virtues - Truth Sat, Contentment Santokh, Compassion Daya, Humility Nimrata and Love Pyare

Injunctions

(Given at the time of baptism (Amrit))

• 1. Do not cut your hair. (Kesh)

• 2. Do not use tobacco; alcohol or intoxicating drugs.

• 3. Do not eat Kutha meat. (see the article SGGS on meat)

• 4. Do not commit adultery.

Also See

• Baba Nanak
• Intro to Sikhi