Sikh Code of Conduct

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The following is a brief summary of the conduct expected from a Sikh of the Guru. Full instructions for the Sikh are given in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib which is more than a holy book for the Sikhs - It is their "Living Guru". By reading the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh can learn about the Sikh beliefs and the type of conduct expected from a Sikh.
An online text with English translation of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib can be found here.
==Instructions==
*1. There is only one God; worship and pray only to Him (Simran).
*2. Always remember the one God (Naam Japo), work hard and honestly (Kirat Karni), and share with others (Wand kay Shako).
*3. At all times practice Truth, live a Truthful life and engage in service (Sewa) for the community.
*4. Remember that women are as good as men and must be treated as equals.
*5. Always remember the whole of the human race is one. Distinctions on caste, colour and class are wrong and against Sikh principles.
*6. Do not believe in superstitions; nor follow empty rituals; nor believe in Idols, magic, omens, fasts, frontal marks or sacred threads, etc.
*7. Dress yourself in a simple and modest way; gaudy clothes and revealing dress bring no credit and will take you away from Sikhi.
*8. Sikh women should not observe the veil (pardah); neither should they observe any other distinct customs like fasting for their husbands ("Karva Chhor"), make payments in marriage (Dowry); etc. Women have the same rights as men before God.
*9. Live a married family life; asceticism and renunciation are needless exercises.
*10. Put your faith in the Holy Granth; no other Holy book or living person can claim Guruship (for Sikhs).
*11. Control the Five Evils - Lust Kam, Anger Krodh, Greed Lobh, Material attachment Moh and Ego Ahankar
*12 Practise the Five Virtues - Truth Sat, Contentment Santokh, Compassion Daya, Humility Nimrata and Love Pyare
==Injunctions==
(Given at the time of baptism (Amrit))
*1. Do not cut your hair. (Kesh)
*2. Do not use tobacco; alcohol or intoxicating drugs.
*3. Do not eat Kutha meat. (see the article SGGS on meat)
*4. Do not commit adultery.
==See also==
* Baba Nanak
* Intro to Sikhi
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