Sikh Practices - Disciplined Life

Disciplined Life

The Sikh is required to undertake the following observances:

  1. Wake up early in the morning.
  2. Bathing and cleansing of the body should be performed.
  3. Cleanse the mind by spending some time meditating on God.
  4. Engage in family life and address your responsibilities within the family.
  5. Attend to a work or study routine and earn a living by earnest means.
  6. Undertake to help the less well off with monetary and/or physical help.
  7. Exercise your responsibilities to the community and take active part in the maintenance and safeguard of the community.

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