The Sikhs believe in the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev and the succeeding Gurus as manifested in their Holy Scriptures and highest authority, Guru Granth Sahib. A Sikh must engage himself in both spiritual life and the temporal life. This includes following the deeds Naam Japna, Vand Chhakna and Kirat Karna. In attaining liberation – becoming one with God – a Sikh must overcome Haumai which is characterised by the five cardinal vices. Achieving all this is not easy. To help the Sikhs the Gurus have created a path – the Khalsa brotherhood. A Sikh is expected to become a Khalsa sometime in his life and thereby commit himself to the path. As a Khalsa he has to live up to a certain discipline including reciting certain hymns daily and wear the five K’s, and if a man, also a turban. All this should help on his discipline and develop him spiritually so he in the end can achieve enlightenment. Return to Introduction