Religious Philosophy

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Primary Beliefs & Principles:

1. One God: - There is only ONE God who has infinite qualities and names; S/He* is the same for all religions;
2. Re-incarnation, Karma & Salvation: – Every creature has a Soul; on death, the Soul is passed from one body to another until Liberation.
3. Remember God: Love God but have fear of Him* as well.
4. Humanhood (Brotherhood*): All human beings are equal. We are sons and daughters of Waheguru, the Almighty.
5. Uphold Moral Values: Defend, safeguard and fight for the rights of all creatures and in particular your fellow beings.
6. . Personal Sacrifice: Be prepared to give your life for all supreme principles – see the life of Guru Teg Bahadur.
7. Many Paths lead to God: – Sikhs are not Special: The Sikhs are not the chosen people of God – By just calling yourself a Sikh does not bring you salvation.
8. Positive Attitude to Life: “Chardi Kala” – Always have a positive and obtemistic view of life.
9. Disciplined Life: Upon baptism, must wear the 5Ks; strict recital of the 5 prayers Banis, etc.
10. No Special Worship Days: Sikhs do not believe that any particular day is holier than any other.
11. Conquer the 5 Thieves: It every Sikhs duty to defeat these 5 thieves
12. Attack with 5 Weapons: Compassion (Daya), Truth (Sat), Contentment (Santokh), Humility (Nimrata) and Love (Pyar)