What is the code of conduct for the Khalsa?
Every organization has its code of discipline, vows and signs and so has the Khalsa. Since the code of the Sikhs was prescribed by no less than the Gurus themselves, the Sikhs observe it without any “ifs” or “buts” and take pride in it. The instructions are: (1) The Sikhs will worship only God. They will not set up any idols, gods, goddess or statues for worship nor shall they worship any human being. “Burnt be that tongue which sayeth, God is cast into the womb.” (Bhairo M.5) (2) The Sikhs will believe in no other religious book other than the Holy Guru Granth Sahib, although they can study other religious books for acquiring knowledge and for comparative study. (3) The Sikhs will not believe in castes, untouchability, magic, omens, amulets, astrology, Sharadhs, ceremonial hair cutting, fasts, frontal marks, sacred thread, graves and traditional death rites, “Some worship stones and put them on their heads Some suspend Linghams from their necks. Some say God is in the South, Some bow
