Branches+of+Sikhism+&+Morality

= = Sikhism: 3 Branches and Morality

**Branches of Sikhism ** There are **3 main** branches of Sikhism


 * 1st Branch :** //**Khalsa**// or **Singhs -** The initiated commonwealth of baptized Sikhs
 * 2nd Branch :** //**Keshdhari**// Sikhs - Sikhs who don’t cut their hair and wear turbans, but they have not went through Sikh baptism
 * 3rd Branch :** //**Sahajdharis**// Sikhs - Sikhs who accept the beliefs and philosophies of Sikhism, but don’t take full baptismal vows of the //khalsa//, as they cut their hair and look more modernized.

**Morality ** The Sikh code of moral conduct, The //Rahit (Reht) Maryada,// has guidelines to carry out religious rites. It is based on the teachings of the 10 gurus and the Granth Sahib. It teaches that god gave people free will and only humans can see the difference between right and wrong to make moral choices. Evil does exist in our world but it is not inflicted by God. There’s nothing wrong with gaining wealth in the world, but it must be in an honest way.
 * __Social Responsibility__**

A look at the Rahit Mayrada

Sikhism requires that its followers live accordingly to **3 principles**:
 * 1. Devotion to the Devine Name**
 * 2. Earning an honest living**
 * 3. Sharing earnings with the less fortunate**

The Sikh Gurus **encourage** **5 principal virtues** and **discourage 5 Vices** describing moral life: - No sexual intercourse before marriage - Forbids adultery - All people are to be treated as equals - Keep good company, act with modesty and humility - Contribute 1/10 of their earnings to charitable causes - Take part in the langar
 * __Sikh Virtues and Vices__**

Langar: Community kitchen The code also has guidelines about food and drink: - Do not take intoxicants - Do not smoke - Do not eat kosher or halal meat

MLA FORMAT  1. Hengel, Dr.Van den. __World Religions__. Toronto : Novalis Publishing Inc and Nelson Education Ltd, 2011. 2. Singh Brar, Sandeep. __Understanding the Kirpan for non-Sikhs.__ 10 January 2011 <[]> 3. Picture of the Langar : [] 4. Picture of The Rahit MAryada <[]>