What is Sikhi?

Question: Who am I first, a Sikh or a human being?

The answer, I think, lies in ‘What is Sikhi?’

  • To follow and contemplate the teachings of Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
  • A way of life to practice tolerance, imbibe love and compassion for all living beings
  • To seek spiritual knowledge and incorporate it in daily life.
  • To rein in the five negative traits: Kaam (lust), krodh (rage), lobh (greed), moh (attachment), hunkaar (egoism).
  • To rise above race, colour and creed – treat the whole world as one nation.
  • To fight/campaign against Injustice and oppression.
  • To shun vanity and seek the company of the meek and the humble (Bhai Lalo v Malik Bhago.
  • To rise above jealousy and bigotry. Na ko bairy nahi begana sagal sang hum kao bun aa.ee. (1299)
  • To shun rituals (karam kaand), rise above superstition and perform good deeds.
  • It’s not just about katha and kirtan but about implementing the Shabd (Word).
  • Recite & practice Naam; earn honest living; share food, prosperity & knowledge.

25 November 2016

 

 

 

 

 

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