Ten Tenets of Sikhism, to Live by, as prescribed by the Guru

1.Respect the equal rights of all other people, regardless of their rank, gender, caste, class, colour or creed.

2. Share your worldly belongings and your knowledge with others, especially those in need.

3. Perform altruistic service for benefit of all humanity.

4. Earn income by honest employment and determined, hard effort.

5. Come to the aid of the defenceless.

6. Keep all hair intact and unaltered.

7. Meditate and read or recite daily prayers.

8. Worship and recognize the one divine light that is manifest in all things.

9. Become initiated as Khalsa through baptism and wear the five articles of faith as a symbol of your dedication and faith.

10. Follow the ideals of the ten gurus, accepting the perpetual guidance of Sikh-ism’s scripture, the Guru Granth.