Sikh Beliefs

What are the Sikh Believes ?

Three Pillars:

* Naam Japo
* Kirat Karni
* Wand kay Shako

Five Evils:

* Kam
* Krodh
* Lobh
* Moh
* Ahankar

Five Virtues:

* Sat
* Santokh
* Daya
* Nimrata
* Pyare

Naam refers to the names given to God, Whereas Nām Japō (Gurmukhi), refers to the vocal singing of Hymns given in Guru Granth Sahib. This is done only through meditation. Specially the chanting of the word Waheguru, means Wonderful Lord. Singing of hymns generally is also referred to a ‘Nām Jap’, sometimes also called ‘Nām Simran’ and 'Kirtan'. It is an important activity in a sikhs life. It is the duty of every Sikh to practice Naam Simran daily and make out some time for Seva in the Gurdwara.

It is said that a true sikh is the one who gets up early everyday and follow this activity of Nam Japna. A Sikh is to engage in a daily practice of Nitnem (gurbani).
His words, mind and focus, all should be in his Almighty's feet. These guidelines of 'Rehit Mariyada' are given by Guru Gobind Singh ji. He said that nam japna should be a regular part of routine of a sikhs life. The sikh who walks through the path only reaches the God.

Our mind and spirit are constantly being attacked by the Five Evils. To get rid of the Five Evils mainly known as ego, greed, attachment, anger and lust, one should regularly perform his nam_japna activity. Thus by following the path one gets peace in life. 'Kirat Karni' and 'Wand kay Shako' are the other two things to be followed by a sikh. Thus, a sikh Guru should adopt the positive human qualities that comprises of Sat (Truth), Daya (Compassion), Santokh (Contentment), Nimrata (Humility) and Pyare (Love).