Introduction
The Sikh Code of Conduct or Sikh Rehat Maryada is essentially based upon Guru Granth Sahib teachings and Sikh conventions and traditions. These rules are actually meant for carrying out the religious ceremonies in addition to enforcing faith discipline in a uniform way throughout the entire world. It is worth noting that no organization or individual has the right to amend or frame new rules.
I think that the rule, which surprises me most in Sikh Code of Conduct, is that they must under no circumstances cut their hair since this is considered as interfering with the will of God. Through allowing hair to grow at every part of their bodies, it demonstrates faith in the creation and wisdom of God. Additionally, hair is considered as the necessary protection to the body and brain for spiritual and mental development.
The Sikhism 5Ks include steel bracelet or Kara, uncut hair or Kesh, wooden comb or Kanga, steel sword or Kirpan, and cotton underwear or a Kachera. Among them, I think wooden comb or Kanga intrigues me most since it is a symbol for a clean body and mind as it keeps uncut hair neat.
Guru Gobind Singh was generally recognized for his role in guiding the followers under him through a spirit of sainthood and that of soldier to fight the cruelty and to restore peace and justice. If I could get a chance to ask him only one thing, I think I would ask him what he thinks we can do in our contemporary society in everyday so that we can get peace and justice throughout our Country. The reason why I would ask him this is because it appears like our country is divided as we cannot agree on anything.
References
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Singh, K. (2002). The code of Sikh conduct and conventions: English version of the Sikh reht Maryada. Amritsar: Dharam Parchar Committee, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee
Gurtej, S., & Anurupita, K. (2011). Sikh code in Guru Granth Sahib: A court testimony. Amritsar: Satvic Media.
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