Sikhism

the turban is an article of faith that represents honour, self-respect, courage, spirituality, and piety. The Khalsa Sikhs, who adorn the Five Ks, wear the turban partly to cover their long, uncut hair (kesh). The turban is mostly identified with the Sikh males, although some Sikh women also wear turban. The Khalsa Sikhs regard the turban as an important part of the unique Sikh identity. They are easily recognizable by their distinctive turbans.

The turban is a symbol of spirituality and holiness in Sikhism.

The turban is also a symbol of honour and self-respect. In the Punjabi culture, those who have selflessly served the community are traditionally honoured with turbans.

The Sikh warriors (Khalsa) wear turban, partly to cover their long hair, which is never cut, as per the wish of their last human Guru,Guru Gobind Singh. There are many references in the Sikh history that describe how Guru Gobind Singh personally tied beautifuldumalas (turbans) on the heads of both his elder sons Ajit Singh and Jujhar Singh, and how he personally gave them arms, decorated them like bridegrooms, and sent them to the battlefield at Chamkaur Sahib where they both died as martyrs. A saffron-colored turban is especially identified with courage, sacrifice and martyrdom.

A Sikh is defined as "any human being who faithfully believes in One Immortal Being; ten Gurus, from Guru Nanak Dev to Sri Guru Gobind Singh; the Sri Guru Granth Sahib; the utterances and teachings of the ten Gurus and the baptism bequeathed by the tenth Guru; and who does not owe allegiance to any other religion".

Sikhs are usually of four types, please note that however their differences are not about their beliefs or spirituality but rather the differences are in their life style and how each Sikh is dedicated to his/her Guru's teaching.

Amrit Dhari Sikhs are those who have been baptized, where Amrit means nectar and dhari means adopted. They live their lives following the 5 K's. Please refer to the following link for 5 K's. Amrit Dhari Sikhs follow a vegetarian diet unless circumstances arises and don't intoxicate them with alcohol or any drugs.

Kesh Dhari Sikhs are the ones who keep their hairs but have not taken Amrit.They follow any kind of diet and drinks. The only thing is that they keep their hairs.

Sahaj Dhari Sikhs are the ones who cut their hairs and shave them too, any kind of diet and drinks can be followed.

Nihang Sikhs are the one who maintained the lifestyle as was during the Sikh Gurus.

Once again please note that though Sikhs have different lifestyle depending on their devotion and dedication to their Guru's teachings, there is no difference regarding the teachings or ideas presented by the Sikh Gurus about God and Life. Just one's way of living one's life.

Regarding Khalsa in its truest sense is the state of mind, rather than external manifestation of certain dress code or practice. Only when there is true follwing of Guru teachings along with proper implementation in one's life that one can be called Khalsa,, which inturn comes from Persain word meaning Pure.

Once the teaching are followed in right way inwardly, it automatically projects itself outwardly. Just as reflection can occur only when there is something real present. In the same way only when one has followed the Guru's teachings with devotion and dedication inwardly that it reflected automatically externally. Therefore, to think one can become or call himself/herself Khalsa just by Amrit or thinking would be very unwise. As Guru has instructed the step of Amrit Dhari also comes but it comes from within which reflect itself on the outside.

So any Sikh can be Khalsa but it is not mere words but the implementation of Guru's teaching in one's Life.

A Spiritual Partner

· Pray with me, be my spiritual partner and fulfill the spiritual void.

· Build a relationship based on trust and honesty.

· Plan life with me so that we may be successful in the life here after. I have much more in mind than just clothes, jewelry, car, house...

· Let us try to be better than we are.

· Let us be brave together and embark on a life-long journey towards eternal peace.

· Respect the hair on my body as I respect yours.

A Communicating Partner

· If I make a suggestion out of love on something I would like you to improve on, don't take it as an attack, don't simply reply I'm doing the best I can, and don't say I'm nagging. This indicates denial that you are human and could improve in some areas. It also shuts out the woman in your life by creating a fear of ever expressing a need or concern.

· I am just as receptive to any ideas you may have.

· Resolve conflicts quickly. When conflicts last long, it just escalates the problem.

A Thoughtful Partner

· Tell me 'I love you' everyday.

· I want to be your best friend and for you to be mine.

· I want our marriage to be all that it can be, BUT not out of some misplaced idea that it is a chore or duty - it should be with Joy in your heart.

· Take the time and effort to find out what the woman in your life likes and dislikes.

· Make a simple phone call in the middle of the day. After all, I am understanding when you think about work at home, so why not show you think about me at work?

· Be romantic, leave a love note or do something unexpected.

· Be spontaneous.

· Please don't show your amorousness in front of others.

An Equal Partner

· We both live in the house, we both contribute to the mess, and we both work outside the home. So why is it considered solely my responsibility to clean it?

· Treat my parents and family as you wish for me to treat yours. While you are planning retirement for your parents ...remember to include mine.

· Cleaning the house and doing the dishes are just as much your responsibility as it is mine. Don't treat it like you're doing me a favor. Besides, if you can do Langar Sewa at the Gurudwara, surely the same principle applies to your own kitchen at home.

· I too have a full time job, and when I come home, I too wish to relax and unwind. So it'll be nice if you could share the cooking and cleaning responsibility.

· As a homemaker, my job is never over. I wish you would do your share around the house so we can have quality time to spend with each other.

· Give our home life 100% like you do your job or your favorite hobby.

· Pick up your shoes at home as you do at the Gurudwara.

· Treat my job as if it were just as important as your job...especially if I'm a stay-at-home mom. It would cost a lot of money, to hire somebody to do what we do all day, 18-20 hours a day ...for free.

· Please do not compare us with other females in your past/present, we're not them, we're unique unto ourselves, and we're not replacements for Mom, Ex, or Deceased.

A Responsible Partner

· Know that you are a major influence on your children. Your actions in your life are teaching the children. Yes, even the girls will take after you.

· A husband is very attractive when he is tender, playful, and reads to his children. A father who is actively demonstrating his love for his children is very sexy to the mother who bore them.

· The children need you just as much as they need me.

· Nothing can beat a bedtime story that is read by Daddy!.

No, in a way they don't however, in a way they do.

In Sikhism you are to be quite very religious and not to cut your hair, take any form of alcohol, eat any form of meat, lie at all, and most of all you are to respect everyone. Although doing all this is optional and the only ones that do this all are Amritaries. The ones close to god and the ones that follow all these rules.

So, Amritari people are somewhat like monks or nuns but they believe that everyone is to be like that as it is a chosen way of life which is to be followed by all Sikhs.

No you see that Sikh's don't have jaat as a LAST NAME.All Sikh's share their middle names The lady's/girls middle names are kaur and that means princess while you're not married when you do get married it mean's Queen/Singh is the men/boy's middle name it mean's courages,brave,daring and warrior the same as women prince when not married King when married.

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The Code of Conduct in the Gurdwara

1. Take off your shoes. One is advised to take off their socks too, so that the foul smell of the socks does not enter the Gurudwara premises. This is to show respect. Place your shoes in the shoe room. It also stops dust getting into the Gurdwara.

2. Cover your head. This is also to show respect.

3. No alcohol, drugs, cigarettes or weapons. This is to stop unclean substances and things getting into the Gurdwara.

4. Wash your hands and feet. This is to stop dirty feet and hands spreading dirt and dust spreading around the Gurdwara.

5. Don't point your feet at the Guru Granth Sahib. This would be disrespectful.

6. Anyone of any faith can visit a Gurdwara and will be welcomed in the Gurdwara. So people feel free in the Gurdwara, and won't be scared away.

7. Bow to the Guru Granth Sahib as the first thing touching the floor with your forehead. This not only shows respect but also indicates that you submit yourself to the truths contained in the book.

8. People also place an offering of food or money in front of the Guru Granth Sahib. This is used to run the Gurdwara and the free food kitchen (Langar). The offering is not charity but a sharing of God's gifts. If a person has no money or food to offer they may offer flowers, or just some words of sincere thanks.

9. Everyone sits on the floor in a Gurdwara. This is to be humble before the Guru Granth Sahib and because it gives everyone a place of equal status to sit. Most people sit cross-legged.

10. Anyone who walks round the Guru Granth Sahib or the Gurdwara must do so in a clockwise direction.

11. During a service a person with a whisk or fan called a Chaur waves it over the Guru Granth Sahib as a sign of respect.

12. Men and women generally sit on separate sides of the hall. To avoid distraction and keep the main focus on God.

13. Stand up and press your both hands together at the time of Ardas.

14. Towards the end of a service karah prasad, a sweet vegetarian food that has been blessed, will be served. This should be taken and received in cupped hands as a gift of God.

15. Every Gurdwara has a Langar-Khana (dining place) attached to it where food is served to everyone without charge. The food served in the Langar must be simple, so as to prevent wealthy congregations turning it into a feast that shows off their superiority. We all are supposed sit together and have the meal served. This is to remove castism or groupism of high and low.