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Encyclopedia > Sikhism prohibited behavior
  1. Non-logical behavior: 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.). Compare to the Five Ks of Sikhism.
  2. Material obsession: (“Maya”) Accumulation of materials have no meaning in Sikhism. Wealth, gold, portfolios, stocks, commodities, and properties will all be left here on Earth when you depart. Do not get attached to them.
  3. 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.
  4. Non-family-oriented living: A sikh is not allowed to live as a recluse, beggar, yogi, monk, nun, celibate, etc.
  5. Worthless talk: Bragging, gossip, lying, etc. are not permitted.
  6. Intoxication: Alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and consumption of other intoxicants, etc. is not allowed.
  7. Priestly class: Sikhs do not have to depend on a priest for any of the functions that need to be performed.

See also Sikhism and Sikh religious philosophy. Circumcision is the removal of some or all of the prepuce (foreskin). ... Worship usually refers to specific acts of religious praise, honour, or devotion, typically directed to a supernatural being such as a god or goddess. ... Sikhs are bound to wear five items, known as the Five Ks, on them at all times. ... Sati may refer to any of the following: The Hindu Goddess Sati, daughter of Daksha and wife of Shiva A social practise in some parts of India in past centuries, often spelt Suttee The Buddhist Sati; see mindfulness. ... Underwater funeral in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea A funeral is a ceremony marking a persons death. ... A lamb being bottle fed Lamb A lamb is a young sheep. ... Categories: Animal stubs ... Slaughter may refer to: result of slaughtering, see slaughterhouse a music group Slaughter Jimmy Ray Slaughter awaiting execution in Oklahoma amidst brain fingerprinting controversy This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... A celebration is a joyous observation on the occasion of either something joyful that is happening or has just happened: a birth, etc. ... Beggars in Samarkand, 1905 Begging includes the various methods used by persons to obtain money, food, shelter, or other necessities from people they encounter during the course of their travels. ... A Roman Catholic monk A monk is a person who practices monasticism, adopting a strict religious and ascetic lifestyle, usually in community with others following the same path. ... Celibacy may refer either to being unmarried or to sexual abstinence. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... The Sikh religious philosophy is covered in great detail in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy text. ...


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Sikhism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (5619 words)
The followers of Sikhism are ordained to follow the teachings of the ten Sikh Gurus, or enlightened leaders, as well as the holy scripture Gurū Granth Sāhib, which includes selected works of many authors from diverse socioeconomic and religious backgrounds.
Sikhism's traditions and teachings are distinctly associated with the history, society and culture of the Punjab.
Sikhism is also inspired by the emphasis on devotion to God in the traditions of Vaishnavism, especially through the Bhakti movement, as well as influences of Sufism.
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