We must first destroy the ego. Sikh relgion is opposed to austere asceticism and emphasizes the ideal of achieving saintliness, as a memeber of socity. Abide in God amid the impurities of the world, thus shalt thou find the way to salvation. A strong element of predestination is traceable in the Sikh hyms, but in spite of frequent allusions to God's pre-ordained order. The Lord driveth thee as is his will, but his pen writeth as are thy deeds.
Sikh religion prohibits idolatry, caste system, sati, use of wine and tobacco smoking.
It stresses the importance of leading a good moral life and, therefore, inculcates moral and domestic virtues, such as loyalty, gratitude for all favors received, philanthropy, justice, truth and honesty.