A baptised Sikh is called Khalsa, who must observe and follow strict code of conduct.
He must-
- worship only one Almighty God,
- recite five prescribed banis (hymns) everyday
- learn Punjabi language and read Guru Granth Sahib,
- wear and observe the significance of five Ks: kesh -uncut hair, kanga-a small comb, kara-a stainless steel bracelet, kirpan - a sword and kuchcha - an underwear.
- live a truthful life and treat all humans as equal
He must not-
- cut body hair
- eat kosher meat,
- smoke, take drugs or intoxicants,
- have faith in black magic, superstitions, charms and rituals
Rules, Concepts and Commandments:
A Sikh lives by the rules made for him by the ten Gurus. The fundamental rules, concepts and the commandments are as follows:
Worship of God
- Worship only God and no one else.
- Make worship and prayer a part of your daily life.
- Do not make images of God, worship him in his abstract form.
Truthful life and honest living
- Work hard and work with honesty.
- Lead a truthful life.
- Share your earnings with others.
- Help the needy and the poor.
- Love your children.
- Respect your parents.
- Do not harm others.
Fatherhood of God and Brotherhood of man
- Believe that everyone is the child of God.
- Believe that all human-beings are equal.
- Do not discriminate on the basis of colour, religion, cast and creed.
Rituals and Superstitions.
- Do not believe in any rituals and superstitions.
- Do not believe in the worship of images, tombs and graves.
Social and Family Guidelines
- Do not take alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
- Do not eat halal meat.
- Do not eat any food which inflames the passions.
- Be true to your parents and children.
- Do not steal.
- Do not gamble.
- Love and respect your guests.
The belief
- Believe in the oneness of the ten Gurus.
- Believe in the sovereignty of Guru Granth Sahib
- Believe in the spiritual authority of the five takhats.
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