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Sikhism Overview Continued
Prohibited Behaviour
Non-Logical Behaviour: Superstitions and rituals not meaningful to Sikhs (pilgrimages, fasting and bathing in rivers; circumcision; worship of graves, idols, pictures; compulsory wearing of the veil for women; etc;)
Material Obsession: (“Maya”) Accumulation of materials have no meaning in Sikhism. Wealth, Gold, Portfolio, Stocks, Commodities, properties will all be left here on Earth when you depart. Do not get attached to them.
Sacrifice of Creatures: Sati – widows throwing themselves in the funeral pyre of their husbands; lamb and calf slaughter to celebrate holy occasions; etc are forbidden.
Non-Family Oriented Living: A Sikh is not allowed to live as a recluse, beggar, yogi, monk, nun, or celibate.
Worthless Talk: Bragging, gossip, lying, etc are not permitted.
Intoxication: Drinking alcohol, using drugs, smoking tobacco, and consumption of other intoxicants are not permitted.
No Priestly Class: Sikhs do not have to depend on a priest for performing any religious functions.
For more information on this section select Sikhism Prohibited Behaviour
Technique and Methods
Naam Japo: - Free Service Sewa, Meditation & Prayer Simran, Sacred Music Kirtan
Kirat Karni: - Honest, Earnings, labour, etc while remembering the Lord
Wand kay Shako: - Share your food with others in need, Free Food langar, Donation 10% of income Daasvand, etc.
For more information select Sikhism Technique and Methods
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