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Non-Logical Behaviour: Superstitions and rituals not meaningful to Sikhs; (pilgrimages, fasting and bathing in rivers; circumcision; worship of graves, idols, pictures; compulsory wearing of the veil for women; etc.)
- Material Obsession: (“Maya”) Accumulation of materials have no meaning in Sikhism. Wealth, Gold, Portfolio, Stocks, Commodities, properties will all be left here on Earth when you depart. Do not get attached to them.
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Sacrifice of Creatures: Sati – widows throwing themselves in the funeral pyre of their husbands; lamb and calf slaughter to celebrate holy occasions; etc are forbidden.
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Non-Family Oriented Living: A sikh is not allowed to live a recluse, beggar, yogi, monk, Nun, celibacy, etc
- Worthless Talk: bragging, gossip, lying, etc are not permitted.
- Intoxication: Drinking alcohol; Drugs; Smoking tobacco; consumption of other intoxicants; etc
- No priestly Class: Sikhs do not have to depend on a priest for any of the functions that need to be performed.
See also Sikhism and Sikh religious philosophy.
Last updated: 05-21-2005 03:58:47