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The [[Sikh]] faith condemns empty {{Wiki|rituals}} and {{Wiki|superstitions}}. The practice of blind rituals, worshipping of idols or inanimate objects, participating in religious fasts, pilgrimage to holy places, offering of food to [[sadhu]]s (religious leaders), or believing in any such religious or other rites, superstitions or fads is rejected by [[Sikhism]].


The [[Sikh]] faith condemns empty {{Wiki|rituals}} and {{Wiki|superstitions}}. The practice of blind rituals, worshiping of idols and inanimate objects, participating in religious fasts, pilgrimage to holy places, offering of food to [[sadhu]]s (religious leaders), or believing in any other such rituals, superstitions or fads, will not bring one closer to [[God]] or make one a better human being. In all societies round the world, through fear and uncertainty, members undertake in ritualistic and worthless behaviour at times of worry, uncertainty or trouble. These poor people, wrongly believe that undertaking these empty customs and penances will bring them special assistance from [[Waheguru]] or some other higher power.   
These pointless practises will not bring one closer to [[God]] or make one a better human being. In all societies round the world, through fear and uncertainty, members undertake in ritualistic and worthless behaviour at times of worry, uncertainty or trouble. These poor people, wrongly believe that undertaking these empty customs and penances will bring them special assistance from [[Waheguru]] or some other higher power.   


Superstition is an irrational belief arising from ignorance or doubt. Many people  all around the world are gripped by various superstitions and they live their lives in fear and uncertainty. Most of these fears are irrational and superfluous but they still cannot unbind themselves from these evil and false notions. Some common and well-known examples of superstitions are:
{{Wiki|Superstition}} is an irrational belief arising from ignorance or doubt. Many people  all around the world are gripped by various superstitions and they live their lives in fear and uncertainty. Most of these fears are irrational and superfluous but they still cannot unbind themselves from these sometimes evil and false notions. Some common and well-known examples of superstitions are:


* ''"When a black cat crosses one's path, something will happen if one crosses the line where the cat passed. To "undo" either wait for someone who didn't know about the black cat to cross the path or think of another route."''
* ''"When a black cat crosses one's path, something will happen if one crosses the line where the cat passed. To "undo" either wait for someone who didn't know about the black cat to cross the path or think of another route."''<!--
* ''"If you wash your hair on the first day of the month you will have a short life."''
 
* ''"13 in the western world is considered an unlucky number. This double-digit represents'' {{Wiki|Judas}}, ''who was the guest at the Last Supper who betrayed'' {{Wiki|Jesus}}. ''As a result it is also thought to be unlucky to have a dinner party with 13 guests. Many hotels are missing a thirteenth floor or have omitted the number from their room doors. Friday the 13th of any month is said to be an unlucky day."''
However, the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] says ''"The mind is diseased with doubt, superstition and duality."''{{SGGS|416|19183}} and also ''"High and low, social class and status - the world wanders lost in superstition."'' {{SGGS|1243|53487}}. Superstition is like a disease for the mind it brings confusion and fear and takes you away from reality.--> {{Aowf|Sikhism and ritualism}}
But the [[SGGS]] says ''"The mind is diseased with doubt, superstition and duality."'' {{SGGS|416|19183}}and also ''"High and low, social class and status - the world wanders lost in superstition."'' {{SGGS|1243|53487|}}. Superstition is like a disease for the mind it brings confusion and fear and takes you away from reality. <big>'''[[Sikhism and ritualism|....Continued.]]'''</big>

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The Sikh faith condemns empty rituals and superstitions. The practice of blind rituals, worshipping of idols or inanimate objects, participating in religious fasts, pilgrimage to holy places, offering of food to sadhus (religious leaders), or believing in any such religious or other rites, superstitions or fads is rejected by Sikhism.

These pointless practises will not bring one closer to God or make one a better human being. In all societies round the world, through fear and uncertainty, members undertake in ritualistic and worthless behaviour at times of worry, uncertainty or trouble. These poor people, wrongly believe that undertaking these empty customs and penances will bring them special assistance from Waheguru or some other higher power.

Superstition is an irrational belief arising from ignorance or doubt. Many people all around the world are gripped by various superstitions and they live their lives in fear and uncertainty. Most of these fears are irrational and superfluous but they still cannot unbind themselves from these sometimes evil and false notions. Some common and well-known examples of superstitions are:

  • "When a black cat crosses one's path, something will happen if one crosses the line where the cat passed. To "undo" either wait for someone who didn't know about the black cat to cross the path or think of another route." .....More