Three pillars of Sikhism

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Sikh beliefs
  • 1a. Simran (spiritual contemplation)
  • 1b.
    Sewa
    (selfless service)
  • 2. Three Pillars
    • 2a. Naam Japo (contemplating God's names) Meditating on God's name to control the five evils and living a satisfying life.
    • 2b. Kirat Karo (work diligently) Earning/making a living honestly, without exploitation or fraud
    • 2c. Vand Chhako Sharing with others, helping those with less or those who are in need
  • 3.
    Five Thieves
    • 3a. Kaam (lust)
    • 3b. Krodh (anger)
    • 3c. Lobh (greed)
    • 3d. Moh (attachment, e.g. to material things or people)
    • 3e. Hankaar (ego, pride)
  • 4.
    Five Virtues
  • 5. Four Treasures

The Three pillars of Sikhism (Gurmukhi: ਸਿੱਖ ਧਰਮ ਦੇ ਤਿੰਨ ਥੰਮ੍ਹਾਂ), also called three duties,[1] were formalised by Guru Nanak Dev Ji as:[2]

  1. Simran and Naam Japo—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.[2][3]
  2. Kirat Karo: He asked the Sikhs to live as householders and practice Kirat Karo: to honestly earn, with hard work, by one's physical and mental effort, while accepting God's gifts and blessing. One is to speak the truth at all times. Live a life of decency, high moral values and spirituality.[2][1]
  3. 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.[2][4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Sikh beliefs". BBC. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d "The Three Pillars of Sikhism". Sikh Gurdwara DC. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
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  4. ^ "The Three Key Pillars of Sikhi". Sikh Net. 28 September 2009. Retrieved 19 June 2020.


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