Sikhi
Gurmat Knowledge Base
The 10 Gurus
- 1. Guru Nanak Dev Ji
- 2. Guru Angad Dev Ji
- 3. Guru Amar Das Ji
- 4. Guru Ram Das Ji
- 5. Guru Arjan Dev Ji
- 6. Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji
- 7. Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji
- 8. Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji
- 9. Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji
- 10. Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
Chaar Sahibzaade
- Baba Ajit Singh JiBattle of Chamkaur
- Baba Jujhar Singh JiBattle of Chamkaur
- Baba Zorawar Singh JiSaka Sirhind
- Baba Fateh Singh JiSaka Sirhind
Panj Pyare
- Bhai Daya Singh Ji
- Bhai Dharam Singh Ji
- Bhai Himmat Singh Ji
- Bhai Mohkam Singh Ji
- Bhai Sahib Singh Ji
The 3 Pillars
The foundational principles of a Sikh's life as taught by Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
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Naam Japna Meditation & remembering God at all times.
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Kirat Karni Earning a living by honest means and hard work.
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Vand Chakko Sharing one's earnings with the needy (Seva).
Nitnem (Daily Prayers)
The daily prayers recited by a Sikh to stay connected with the Divine.
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Morning (Amrit Vela)
- • Japji Sahib
- • Jaap Sahib
- • Tav Prasad Savaiye
- • Chaupai Sahib
- • Anand Sahib
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Evening (Rehras)
- • Rehras Sahib
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Night (Sohila)
- • Kirtan Sohila
The 5 Ks (Panj Kakaar)
- KeshUncut Hair (Spirituality)
- KanghaWooden Comb (Cleanliness & Discipline)
- KaraIron Bracelet (Eternal bond with God)
- KacheraCotton Underwear (Self-control)
- KirpanSword/Dagger (Protection of Truth)
Panj Chor (5 Thieves)
The five vices we must overcome.
- ਕਾਮ (Kam)Lust
- ਕ੍ਰੋਧ (Krodh)Anger
- ਲੋਭ (Lobh)Greed
- ਮੋਹ (Moh)Attachment
- ਅਹੰਕਾਰ (Ahankar)Ego
Panj Sat (5 Virtues)
The qualities a Sikh should cultivate.
- ਸਤ (Sat)Truth
- ਸੰਤੋਖ (Santokh)Contentment
- ਦਇਆ (Daya)Compassion
- ਧਰਮ (Dharam)Righteousness
- ਧੀਰਜ (Dheeraj)Patience
The 5 Takhts
- Takht Sri Akal Takht Sahib (Amritsar)
- Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib (Anandpur)
- Takht Sri Damdama Sahib (Talwandi Sabo)
- Takht Sri Patna Sahib (Bihar)
- Takht Sri Hazur Sahib (Nanded)
Panj Sarovar (Amritsar)
The five holy tanks situated in the city of Amritsar.
- ਸੰਤੋਖਸਰ (Santokhsar)
- ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ (Amritsar)
- ਰਾਮਸਰ (Ramsar)
- ਕੌਲਸਰ (Kaulsar)
- ਬਿਬੇਕਸਰ (Bibeksar)