The Three Golden Rules of Sikh Panth

Sikhism is the universal world religion with the message of ‘One God’ for all men. It is a relatively new religion with practical approach founded by Guru Nanak Dev ji in the 15th century. All Sikh Gurus gave one fundamental teaching that God is one and he is the supreme truth. He is the creator, preserver and destroyer of the universe. The 10 Gurus promoted universal brotherhood and taught mankind the importance of living in the world while attaining liberation. In their sacred scriptures, they set three golden rules for their followers – Kirt Karni, Naam Japna and Vand Shakna.

Kirt Karni

Refers to working hard and earning an honest and truthful living. The Gurus wanted their Sikhs to be loyal and avoid cheating and lying.

Naam Japna

Means meditation on God’s name. Meditations keeps one truthful, humble and in high spirits. Be absorbed in the beauty of the creator. Naam japna is a stateof-mind, in which an individual aligns with the creator’s energy and becomes in touch with the infinite.

Vand Shakna

Means to share, and Sikhs should share their earnings with those in need, thus they are expected to donate their surplus into a separate treasury so it can be used to help the needy. According to the Sikh religion, every individual should contribute 1/10th (also called daswandh) of his income for such projects.