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Objective:
To have ONE Unified Sikh Nation

c) The Teachings of our Guru Sahibs &

d) Historicity of Sikh Struggle & Discipline
Historic Development of Sikh Code
of Conduct:

A) Trigger points:

3. Singh Sabha Movement

4. Desecration of Sikh Gurdwaras
5. Siropa given to General Dyer
6. Mahants' control of Sikh Gurdwaras Sahibs
7. Hindu-mat creeping inside Sikh Society (Varat
etc)
b) Akali Movement Triggers:

3. Episode of Nankana Sahib.

4. Anti-Sikh Refusal of Mazabi Sikhs Parshad at
Golden Temple.
5. Freeing Sikh institutions from Christian
Missionaries.
6. British were trying to defeat Sikhs by killing
and destroying our root; which is sangat and
gurudwara sahibs.
Development of Sikh Code of
Conduct (1931-45):

A) Some sub Committee Participants:

S.Kahn Singh Nabha

Bhai Vir Singh
Prof Teja Singh
Dr. Ganda Singh
Bhai Randhir Singh
Prof Sher Singh & others.
B) Historic dates

Meetings: Oct 4/5, 1931 & Jan 3/31, 1932

Deliberations: May 8 & Sept 26, 1932

Draft Submission: 1932, Oct 1, 1932
SGPS Draft acceptance: 1936, Oct 12, 1936
Revised Draft Submission: 1945, Jan7, 1945
SGPC Draft acceptance: 1945 Feb 3, 1945
 MECHANISM
In every Sikh's Personal Life: Bring in High Moral
Character & clarity of Sikh thought by:

Understanding of Guru’s Message.

Adoption of a Khalsa life style.
Freeing one’s mind from Superstitions and
other Rituals.
 MECHANISM
In Every Sikh Institutions: Bring in uniformity of
Functioning:

4. By re-introducing Sikh Practices.

5. By eliminating Anti-Sikh practices like:
1. Beliefs in fasting, tombs, black magic, and many
other lower form of worship.
2. Beliefs in superstition or superstitious practices such
as, the seeking of auspicious moment, fear of
eclipses or phases of the moon and questioning
authority of Guru Sahibs.
 Definition of a Sikh
Definition of a Sikh:
2. A Sikh is any woman or man, who has faith in:
3. One Timeless Waheguru (God).
4. The Ten Gurus (from Guru Nanak Dev ji to Guru
Gobind Singh Ji).
5. The Word and Teachings of Siri Guru Granth
Sahib.
6. The Ten Guru Sahibaan, and
7. The Amrit of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib AND
8. Does not believe in any other religion
 Personal Living
Khanday Dee Pahul: (Amrit):

A) Daily Gurbani Practice

1. Morning: Jap ji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Swayaas, Chaupai

Sahib and Anand Sahib
2. Evening: Rahiras Sahib,
3. Night: Kirtan Sohila.
Five K’s
Kesh – Acceptance of God’s Will
Kangha – Cleanliness
Kachaira – Chastity
Kirpan – Right to self-defense and
upholding the justice.
Kara
 4 Cardinal Don’ts
Not to disrespect (cut) hair
Not to eat meat
Not to commit adultery
Not to use Tobacco. (Or any other intoxicant like, Marijuana, Opium,
Alcohol, Poppy, Cocaine etc.)
 Transgressor
One who Violates the law:

Patit
Masand
Female infanticides
Addicts
Guru Nindaks
 Bringing in Uniformity in
Gurdwara Format
By precisely specifying the Contents and practices of:

 Sikh Ardas.
 Gurdwara etiquettes.
 Keertan.
 Taking Guru's Order for the day (Hukamnama).
 Way to start the reading.
 Way to End the reading.
 Way to prepare & distribute Karahah Parshad.
 Way to explain Guru's Word (Only a Sikh should do)
 Way to name a New born.
 Way to solemnize a Sikh Wedding.
 Way to honor death.
 Way to administer Khanday Dee Pahul