The 52 Hukams of Guru Gobind Singh

52 Hukams Inscribed at Gurudwara Paonta Sahib

The 52

Hukam Hukam ( pa, ਹੁਕਮਿ) is a Punjabi word derived from the Arabic ''hukm ''Ahkam'' (, ar, أحكام "rulings", plural of ()) is an Islamic term with several meanings. In the Quran, the word ''hukm'' is variously used to mean arbit ...

s are a set of instruction in

Sikhism Sikhism (), also known as Sikhi ( pa, ਸਿੱਖੀ ', , from pa, ਸਿੱਖ, lit=disciple', 'seeker', or 'learner, translit=Sikh, label=none),''Sikhism'' (commonly known as ''Sikhī'') originated from the word ''Sikh'', which comes fro ...

set by

Guru Gobind Singh Guru Gobind Singh (; 22 December 1666 – 7 October 1708), born Gobind Das or Gobind Rai the tenth Sikh Guru, a spiritual master, warrior, poet and philosopher. When his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, was executed by Aurangzeb, Guru Gobind Sing ...

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, India in 1708. These edicts sum up the ideal way of life of the

Khalsa Khalsa ( pa, ਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ, , ) refers to both a community that considers Sikhism as its faith,Kha ...

and serve as a code of conduct for the Khalsa Panth. Members of the Khalsa (baptized

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s) aim to follow all the 52 edicts. * 1. Dharam dee kirat karnee – Make an honest living. * 2.

Dasvand Dasvandh ( pa, ਦਸਵੰਧ, also transcribed as daswandh) is the one tenth part (or 10%) of one's income that one should donate, both financially and directly in the form of '' seva'', according to Sikh principles. It falls into Guru Nanak ...

denaa – Donate a tenth share of your earnings. * 3. Gurbani kantth karnee – Learn

Gurbani Gurbani ( pa, ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ) is a Sikh term, very commonly used by Sikhs to refer to various compositions by the Sikh Gurus and other writers of Guru Granth Sahib. In general, hymns in the central text of the Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib, ...

by heart. * 4. Amrit Velā utthnaa – Arise during

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(early morning). * 5. Sikh sevak dee sevaa ruchee naal karnee – Devotedly serve the Sikh who serves others. * 6. Gurbani de arth Sikh vidhvanaa tuo parrhnae – Study the essence of Gurbani from learned Sikhs. * 7. Panj Kakaar dee rehit drirh kar rukhnee – Follow the discipline of

The Five Ks In Sikhism, the Five Ks ( pa, ਪੰਜ ਕਕਾਰ ) are five items that Guru Gobind Singh Ji, in 1699, commanded Khalsa Sikhs to wear at all times. They are: ''kesh'' (unshorn hair and beard since the Sikh decided to keep it), '' kangha'' (a ...

strictly. Adhere resolutely to the five articles of faith. * 8. Shabad da abhiaas karnaa – Practice the sacred hymns to life. * 9. Sat Saroop Satgur daa dhian dharnaa – Contemplate and assimilate the beautiful truth of the True Enlightener. * 10. Guru Granth Sahib Jee noo Guru mananaa – Believe in and accept

Guru Granth Sahib The Guru Granth Sahib ( pa, ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ, ) is the central holy religious scripture of Sikhism, regarded by Sikhs as the final, sovereign and Guru Maneyo Granth, eternal Guru following the lineage of the Sikh gur ...

Ji as the Guide to enlightenment. * 11. Kaarjaan dae arambh vich ardaas karnee – When undertaking any task, first perform the prayer of

Ardās The Ardās ( pa, ਅਰਦਾਸ) is a set prayer in Sikhism. It is a part of worship service in a Gurdwara (Sikh temple), daily rituals such as the opening the ''Guru Granth Sahib'' for ''prakash'' (morning light) or closing it for ''sukhasa ...

. * 12. Jaman, maran, ja viah mokae jup da paatth kar tihaaval (Karaah Parsaad) kar anand sahib dia punj paurian, ardaas, pratham panj pyaariaan atae hazooree granthee noo vartaa kae oprunth sangat noo vartaaouna – For birth naming, funeral, or marriage ceremonies or devotional reading

paath Paath or Path (Punjabi: ਪਾਠ ), from the Sanskrit patha which means reading or recitation, is, in the religious context, reading or recitation of the holy texts. In Sikhism, comprehension of what is being read is considered more important tha ...

; recite

Japji Sahib ''Japji Sahib'' (Punjabi: ਜਪੁਜੀ ਸਾਹਿਬ ) is the Sikh thesis, that appears at the beginning of the ''Guru Granth Sahib'' – the scripture of the Sikhs. It was composed by Guru Angad, and is mostly the writings of Guru Nanak. It ...

while making

Karah Parshad In Sikhism, Prashad (Punjabi: ਕੜਾਹ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦ ) is a type of whole wheat flour halva made with equal portions of whole-wheat flour, clarified butter, and sugar and double quantity of water. It is offered to all visitors to the Da ...

, perform five verses of

Anand Sahib The Anand Sahib (Gurmukhi: ਅਨੰਦ ਸਾਹਿਬ ''anada sāhiba'') is a collection of hymns in Sikhism, written in the Ramkali Raag by Guru Amar Das Ji, the third Guru of the Sikhs. It appears on the pages 917 to 922 in Guru Granth Sahi ...

, and

ardaas ''Ardaas'' is a Balmiki ritual performed in the Ashram at the beginning of the community service called Puja. It is performed standing facing the murti of Valmiki Valmiki (; Sanskrit: वाल्मीकि, ) is celebrated as the wikt: ...

; and then distribute Karah Prashad to the

Panj Pyare Panj Pyare ( pa, ਪੰਜ ਪਿਆਰੇ, ', the five beloved ones) is the collective name given to five men − Daya Singh, Dharam Singh, Himmat Singh, Mohkam Singh and Sahib Singh – by the tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh during the hi ...

, attending

Granthi A Granthi ( pa, ਗ੍ਰੰਥੀ, ) is a person, female or male, of the Sikh religion who is a ceremonial reader of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, which is the Holy Book in Sikhism, often read to worshipers at Sikh temples called a Gurdwara. The na ...

, and then to the sangat gathered for worship. * 13. Jad tak Karaah Parshaad vartadaa rahae sadh sangat addol batthee rahae – Until

has been served to everyone, the congregation ought to be still and remain seated. * 14. Anand viah binaa grahist nahee karnaa – Without the

Anand Karaj Anand Karaj ( pa, ਅਨੰਦ ਕਾਰਜ ānada kāraja) is the Sikh marriage ceremony, meaning "Act towards happiness" or "Act towards happy life", that was introduced by Guru Amar Das. The four '' laavaan'' (hymns which take place during ...

marriage ceremony,

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relations should not occur. * 15. Par istree, ma bhain, dhee bhain, kar jaananee. Par istree da sang nahee karnaa – Other than your wedded wife, consider all women as your mothers and sisters. Do not indulge in carnal marital relationships with them. * 16. Istree da mooh nahee phitkaarnaa – Do not subject your wife to cursing, or verbal abuse. * 17. Jagat jootth tambaakoo bikhiaa da tiaag karnaa – Discard worldly ways, falsehoods, and poisonous

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. * 18. Rehitvaan atae naam jupan vaalae gursikhaa dee sangat karnee – Make companions of

Gursikh Gursikh ( Punjabi: ਗੁਰਸਿੱਖ ) is a term used by Sikhs, either to describe any Sikh, or one who is especially devoted to following the Sikh guru, a "pious, observant Sikh". See also * Amritdhari * Anand Karaj * Gurmukh * List of Si ...

s who follow the Rehit and recite the

Divine Name The Tetragrammaton (; ), or Tetragram, is the four-letter Hebrew theonym (transliterated as YHWH), the name of God in the Hebrew Bible. The four letters, written and read from right to left (in Hebrew), are ''yodh'', '' he'', '' waw'', and ' ...

. * 19. Kum karan vich daridar nahee karnaa – Work hard and don't be lazy. * 20. Gurbanee dee kathaa tae keertan roaz sunanaa atae karnaa – Take part in listening to

Kirtan Kirtana ( sa, कीर्तन; ), also rendered as Kirtan, is a Sanskrit word that means "narrating, reciting, telling, describing" of an idea or story, specifically in Indian religions. It also refers to a genre of religious performance arts ...

and discussions of the essence of Gurbani every day. * 21. Kisae dee ninda, chugalee, atae eirkhaa nahee karnee – Do not gossip nor slander, or be spiteful to anyone. * 22. Dhan, javaanee, tae kul jaat da abhiman naee karnaa (Nanak daadak tahe duae goath. Saak guroo Sikhan sang hoath) – Do not be proud of riches, youthfulness or lineage. (Regardless of maternal and paternal caste or heritage, all of the Guru's Sikhs are siblings of one family.) * 23. Mat uchee tae suchee rakhnee – Maintain a high standard of purity in religious discipline. * 24. Shubh karman tao kadae naa ttarnaa – Do not avoid performing virtuous acts. * 25. Budh bal da daataa vaheguroo noo jaananaa – Appreciate intellect and power as gifts of the all knowing wondrous Enlightener. * 26. Sugandh (kasam/saunh) dae kar itbaar janaaoun vaalae tae yakeen nahee karnaa – Have no faith in oaths sworn by one attempting to convince another of sincerity. * 27. Sutantar vicharna. Raaj Kaaj dian kamaan tae doosrae mutaa dia purshaan noo huk nahee daenaa – Maintain independent thinking. In the affairs of governing the state, do not give authority to men of other faiths. * 28. Raajnitee parhnee – Study and learn about governmental policies/

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. * 29. Dushman naal saam, daam, bhaed, aadiak, upaa vartnae ate uprant udh karnaa – When dealing with enemies, practice diplomacy, employ a variety of tactics, and exhaust all techniques before engaging in warfare. * 30.

Shastar vidya Shastar Vidya ( pa, ਸ਼ਸਤਰ-ਵਿੱਦਿਆ), also known as Sanatan Shastar Vidya ( pa, ਸਨਾਤਨ ਸ਼ਸਤਰ ਵਿੱਦਿਆ), is a centuries-old Indian battlefield art which translates to "the science of weapons". H ...

atae ghorhae di savaari da abhiaas karnaa – Train in the skills of

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and horsemanship. * 31. Doosrae mataa dae pustak, vidyaa parhnee. Pur bhrosaa drirh Gurbanee, Akaal Purakh tae karnaa, – Study the books and beliefs of other faiths. But maintain trust in Gurbani and

Akal Purakh Akal Purakh ( pa, ਅਕਾਲ ਪੁਰਖ) is an interchangeable Sikh name used to denote God, or the omnipresent divine. Meaning Literally it means "a timeless being who never dies." The first word '' Akal'', literally "timeless, immortal, n ...

ndying divine personification * 32. Guroopdaesaa noo dhaaran karnaa – Follow the

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teachings. * 33. Raheraas da paath kar kharae ho kae ardaas karnee – After reciting

Rehras Rehras Sahib ( pa, ਰਹਰਾਸਿ ਸਾਹਿਬ), commonly known as So dar Rehras, is the daily evening prayer of the Sikhs and is part of Nitnem. It includes hymns from Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Dasam Granth Ji. It contains hymns of So ...

vening prayers stand up and perform Ardās. * 34. Saun valae sohilaa atae ‘paun guru pani pita…’ salok parhnaa – Recite the late evening prayer Sohila hymnsand the verse "Pavan guru pani pita…" before sleeping. * 35. Dastaar binaa nahee rehnaa – Never be without the

dastar A dastār ( pa, ਦਸਤਾਰ/دستار, from fa, دستار; ''dast'' or "hand" with the agentive suffix -ār; also known as a ਪੱਗ ''paga'' or ਪੱਗੜੀ ''pagaṛī'' in Punjabi) is an item of headwear associated with Sikhism, ...

urban Urban means "related to a city". In that sense, the term may refer to: * Urban area, geographical area distinct from rural areas * Urban culture, the culture of towns and cities Urban may also refer to: General * Urban (name), a list of people ...

wear it always. * 36. Singhaa da adhaa naam nahee bulaunaa – Address a

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