1. Ensuring Dignity and Self-Esteem Infusing a new spirit in a society which was tyrannized for a few centuries of foreign rule. 2. A Code of Conduct The Do’s and Dont’s were codified and prescribed for Sikhs. There is special prohibition on use of drugs, tobacco, alcohal and intoxicants. 3. Universal Brotherhood All Sikh men […]

1. Ensuring Dignity and Self-Esteem
Infusing a new spirit in a society which was tyrannized for a few centuries of foreign rule.

2. A Code of Conduct
The Do’s and Dont’s were codified and prescribed for Sikhs. There is special prohibition on use of drugs, tobacco,
alcohal and intoxicants.

3. Universal Brotherhood
All Sikh men should have Singh and Sikh women to have Kaur as surnames depicting that all were equal, abolishing caste system.

4. Commitment
Sikhs should be committed to the code of conduct and follow universal brotherhood.

5. Qualities Emphasized
Compassion, Dharma, Courage, Discipline and self-respect.

6.Way to Spirituality
Surrender of ego and complete faith in Guru.

7. Social Justice
Defending Human Rights and Protecting the down trodden.

8. Democratic Values
Laying the foundation of democratic values in spiritual life. The Panj Pyaras – five beloveds – were empowered to take decisions and give directions, exactly as the Guru would do.

9. Guru and disciple merge to become one
In 1699, on Baisakhi day, Guru Gobind Singh knelt before the Panj Pyaras and sought blessings of Amrit from them. He was administered Amrit in exactly the same way, as a few minutes earlier, he had beslowed Amrit to Panj Pyaras. The Guru and Sikhs follow the same code of conduct.