Sikh practices

Sikh practices () are simple and practical guidelines laid out by the Gurus for the practice of the "Sikh way of life". The Gurus emphasise that a Sikh should lead a disciplined life engaged in Naam Simran, meditation on God's name, Kirat Karo, living an honest life of a house-holder, and Vand Chaako, sharing what one has with the community. This translates into hard work, honest living, love of fellow humans and through them service of the God, the primal power. This way of life is said to have been stripped of complications, myths, jargon, rituals and exploitation of man by man in the name of religion. No benefits are gained by where and to which family the person is born to – All have to undertake the rigours of Simran (meditation) and Sevā (selfless service) to progress spiritually. The Guru Granth Sahib asks the Sikh to "Practice truth, contentment and kindness.

Disciplined life

The Sikh is required to undertake the following observances:
# Wake up very early in the morning.
# Bathing and cleansing of the body should be performed.
# Cleanse the mind by meditating on God.
# Engage in family life and address your responsibilities within the family.
# Attend to a work or study routine and earn a living by earnest means.
# Undertake to help the less well off with monetary and/or physical help.
# Exercise your responsibilities to the community and take active part in the maintenance and safeguard of the community.

Personal regulations

Many of the personal practices of Sikhism were described in the first section of the 1950 pamphlet '' Sikh Rehat Maryada''.
# Wear the 5Ks