Sikh Rehat Maryada

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isK rihq mrXwdw Objective: To have ONE Unified Sikh Nation c) The Teachings of our Guru Sahibs & d) Historicity of Sikh Struggle & Discipline

Historic Development of Sikh Code of Conduct: A) Trigger points: 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Singh Sabha Movement Desecration of Sikh Gurdwaras Siropa given to General Dyer Mahants' control of Sikh Gurdwaras Sahibs Hindu-mat creeping inside Sikh Society (Varat etc)

b) Akali Movement Triggers: 3. Episode of Nankana Sahib. 4. Anti-Sikh Refusal of Mazabi Sikhs Parshad at Golden Temple. 5. Freeing Sikh institutions from Christian Missionaries. 6. British were trying to defeat Sikhs by killing and destroying our root; which is sangat and gurudwara sahibs.

Development of Sikh Code of Conduct (1931-45): A) Some sub Committee Participants: S.Kahn Singh Nabha Bhai Vir Singh Prof Teja Singh Dr. Ganda Singh Bhai Randhir Singh Prof Sher Singh & others.

B) Historic dates Meetings:

Oct 4/5, 1931 & Jan 3/31, 1932

Deliberations: May 8 & Sept 26, 1932 Draft Submission: 1932, Oct 1, 1932 SGPS Draft acceptance: 1936, Oct 12, 1936 Revised Draft Submission: 1945, Jan7, 1945 SGPC Draft acceptance: 1945 Feb 3, 1945

MECHANISM In every Sikh's Personal Life: Bring in High Moral Character & clarity of Sikh thought by: Understanding of Guru’s Message. Adoption of a Khalsa life style. Freeing one’s mind from Superstitions and

other Rituals.

MECHANISM In Every Sikh Institutions: Bring in uniformity of Functioning: 4. By re-introducing Sikh Practices. 5. By eliminating Anti-Sikh practices like: 1. Beliefs in fasting, tombs, black magic, and many other lower form of worship. 2. Beliefs in superstition or superstitious practices such as, the seeking of auspicious moment, fear of eclipses or phases of the moon and questioning authority of Guru Sahibs.

Definition of a Sikh Definition of a Sikh: 2. A Sikh is any woman or man, who has faith in: 3. One Timeless Waheguru (God). 4. The Ten Gurus (from Guru Nanak Dev ji to Guru Gobind Singh Ji). 5. The Word and Teachings of Siri Guru Granth Sahib. 6. The Ten Guru Sahibaan, and 7. The Amrit of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib AND 8. Does not believe in any other religion

Personal Living Khanday Dee Pahul: (Amrit): A) Daily Gurbani Practice 1. Morning: Jap ji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Swayaas, Chaupai Sahib and Anand Sahib 2. Evening: Rahiras Sahib, 3. Night: Kirtan Sohila.

Five K’s Kesh – Acceptance of God’s Will Kangha – Cleanliness Kachaira – Chastity Kirpan – Right to self-defense and

upholding the justice. Kara

4 Cardinal Don’ts Not Not Not Not

to to to to

disrespect (cut) hair eat meat commit adultery use Tobacco.

Alcohol, Poppy, Cocaine etc.)

(Or any other intoxicant like, Marijuana, Opium,

Transgressor One who Violates the law:

Patit Masand Female infanticides Addicts Guru Nindaks

Bringing in Uniformity in Gurdwara Format By precisely specifying the Contents and practices of:  Sikh Ardas.  Gurdwara etiquettes.  Keertan.  Taking Guru's Order for the day (Hukamnama).  Way to start the reading.  Way to End the reading.  Way to prepare & distribute Karahah Parshad.  Way to explain Guru's Word (Only a Sikh should do)  Way to name a New born.  Way to solemnize a Sikh Wedding.  Way to honor death.  Way to administer Khanday Dee Pahul