The Basic Tenets of Sikhism can be summarised as follows:

There are three requirements for a Sikh of the Guru: Nam Japna - Rise in the Amrit Vela and meditate on Gods Name. Dharam Di Kirt Karna - Earn ones living righteously by the sweat of the brow or the industry, effort and conscientiousness of the mind. Vand Chhakna - Share what one has with others In addition, a Khalsa Sikhs are required to: Maintain 5 Ks:

Kara Steel Bracelet, Kesh Long, Uncut & well maintained Hair Kanga- Wooden Comb Kacheras - Underwear Kirpan Sacred Weapon Life of Dedication to God The Twin Pronged Approach by carrying out:

Simran - repeating spiritual song aloud or silently with each breath throughout ones waking hours, during work and play. Seva - giving ones time in selfless service. These two duties for the Sikh have to be carried out in equal parts to make sure that ones spiritual understanding is enhanced. Look at these two Simran and Sewa as the two wings of a Bird. You must have equal strength in both the wings for the bird to lift off. Similarly, one must practise and carry out both Simran and Sewa if one is to take off in Sikhism.

Lead a Disciplined Life Bani - recitation of sacred prayers Bana - spiritual dress

Conquer the 5 Thieves Its every Sikh duty to defeat these 5 thieves: Lust (Kham), Anger (Krodh), Greed (LobH), Attachment (MoH), and Ego (aHankar). Within each person live these 5 thieves and its the duty of every Sikh to subdue and control the behaviour of these emotions and enemies. Discover the 5 Treasures

A Sikh must always express the following virtues:

Compassion (Daya), Truth (Sat), Contentment (Santokh), Humility (Nimrata) and Love (Pyar)