Three pillars of Sikhism

Three pillars of Sikhism

The Three Pillars of Sikhism were formalised by Guru Nanak as:

#The Guru led the Sikhs directly to practise Simran and Naam Japna—meditation on God and reciting and chanting of God’s Name—Waheguru. The Sikh is to recite the Nitnem banis daily in remembrance of the grace and kirpa of the Almighty.
#He asked the Sikhs to live as householders and practise Kirat Karni: to honestly earn by one's physical and mental effort, while accepting God's gifts and blessing. One is to speak the truth at all times and only fear God. Live a life of decency, high moral values and spirituality.
#The Sikhs were asked to share their wealth within the community by practising Vaṇḍ Chakkō—“Share and Consume together”. The community or Sadh Sangat is an important part of Sikhism. One must be part of a community that is pursing the values set out by the Sikh Gurus and every Sikh has to give in whatever way possible to the community. This spirit of Giving is an important message from Guru Nanak.


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Three pillars — The Three pillars may refer to: * Three pillars of Sikhism * Three pillars of the European Union * Three pillars of Chinese Catholicism * The Three Pillars of Zen (2000), a book by Philip Kapleau * The three pillars in the Kabbalistic Tree of… …   Wikipedia

  • Outline of Sikhism — The Khanda The following outline is presented as an overview of and topical guide to Sikhism: Sikhism – monotheistic religion founded in the fifteenth century, upon the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and ten succeeding Gurus (the last one being… …   Wikipedia

  • Diet in Sikhism — In Sikhism, only vegetarian food is served in the Gurdwara, but Sikhs are not bound to be meat free. The general consensus is that Sikhs are free to choose whether to adopt a meat diet or not.[1] Orthodox Sikhs[2] believe that once Amrit is taken …   Wikipedia

  • Chaupai (Sikhism) — Part of a series on Sikh scriptures Sikhism History of Sikhism Si …   Wikipedia

  • Five Pillars of Islam — This article is part of the series …   Wikipedia

  • Naam Japo — Sikh beliefs 1a. Simran 1b. Sewa 2. Three Pillars 2a. Naam Japo 2b. Kirat Karo 2c. Vand Chhako 3. Five Evils 3a. Kaam (lust) 3b. Krodh (wrath) 3c. Lobh (greed) 3d. Moh (attachment) 3e. Hankaar (ego, pride) …   Wikipedia

  • Eastern philosophy — Philosophy ( …   Wikipedia

  • Rehat Maryada — The Rehat Maryada is the Sikh Code of Conduct which was put into force right from the birth of Sikhism.The SGPC only later on released the version which may or may not be the true rehat maryada the one released by Damdami Taksaal is more relevant …   Wikipedia

  • Sikh discipline — A Sikh is required by the Sikh Gurus to live a disciplined life by doing pure and righteous deeds and actions. The following are the list of activities that a Sikh should engages in:5 Banis The initiated Sikh is asked by the Panj Piare during the …   Wikipedia

  • Bhai Kanhaiya — Bhai Khaniya (1648 ndash;1718), was a Sikh of Guru Tegh Bahadur and was requested to establish the Sevapanthi or Addanshahi order of the Sikhs by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Bhai Sahib was born in a Dhamman Khatri family of Sodhara near Wazirabad in… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”