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The Khalsa

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.