The values of the Sikh religion are: Equality, human dignity, social justice, no exploitation, as well as faith in the Fatherhood of God and Brotherhood of Mankind: Five times a day a Sikh offers his prayers: The first prayer is of Truth, (at dawn) The second is of Honest Living, (before starting a day’s work) The third is of the Grace of God, (lunch hour) The fourth is of a Clean Mind, (at sunset), and The fifth is of the Remembrance of God (before retiring to bed). A Sikh believes: No one is my enemy; no one is a stranger to me I am a friend to all. A Sikh, while visiting his Gurdwara (place of worship), prays: With prayerful hands as a bowl, it is for the Vision of Thee begs at Thy Door. Oh God, grant “me” the alms of Thy Mercy, That I may ever be imbued with thy Name and forsake Thee never. A Sikh’s goal:
The goal of human life is freedom from transmigration and the ultimate union of the individual soul with the Universal, Soul, Believing that. God will demand an account from man about his doings during his life time. He uses his body for devotional worship and good deeds. In his scriptures, human life is compared to a battlefield and that man has to fight against temptations and evil. Remembering God and inducing others to do 50 is the supreme gift to be offered to others. He must not crave for pleasure, but whatever comes from God he must accept with good grace and thankfulness. A Sikh shall eat only when he is hungry. Starvation never leads to spiritual bliss. Without a well nurtured body, God could not be cherished or realized. So if you were to visit a Sikh home, their Gurdwara, please visit kitchen and partake in their meal, I believe: “God’s grace is my bounty; good friends are an affirmation of His blessings.”
Narjit Singh
Article extracted from this publication >> November 17, 1995
