The 52 Hukams of Guru Gobind Singh
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The 52 Hukams are a set of instruction in Sikhism set by Guru Gobind Singh in Nanded, Maharashtra, India in 1708.[1][2] These edicts sum up the ideal way of life of the Khalsa and serve as a code of conduct for the Khalsa Panth. Members of the Khalsa (baptized Sikhs) aim to follow all the 52 edicts.
- 1. Dharam dee kirat karnee – Make an honest living.
- 2. Dasvand denaa – Donate a tenth share of your earnings.
- 3. Gurbani kantth karnee – Learn Gurbani by heart.
- 4. Amrit Velā utthnaa – Arise during Amritvela (early morning).
- 5. Sikh sevak dee sevaa ruchee naal karnee – Devotedly serve the Sikh who serves others.
- 6. Gurbani de arth Sikh vidhvanaa tuo parrhnae – Study the essence of Gurbani from learned Sikhs.
- 7. Panj Kakaar dee rehit drirh kar rukhnee – Follow the discipline of The Five Ks strictly. Adhere resolutely to the five articles of faith.
- 8. Shabad da abhiaas karnaa – Practice the sacred hymns to life.
- 9. Sat Saroop Satgur daa dhian dharnaa – Contemplate and assimilate the beautiful truth of the .
- 10. Guru Granth Sahib Jee noo Guru mananaa – Believe in and accept Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as the Guide to enlightenment.
- 11. Kaarjaan dae arambh vich ardaas karnee – When undertaking any task, first perform the prayer of Ardās.
- 12. Jaman, maran, ja viah mokae jup da paatth kar tihaaval (Karaah Parsaad) kar anand sahib dia punj paurian, ardaas, pratham panj pyaariaan atae hazooree granthee noo vartaa kae oprunth sangat noo vartaaouna – For birth naming, funeral, or marriage ceremonies or devotional reading paath; recite Japji Sahib while making Karah Parshad, perform five verses of Anand Sahib, and ardaas; and then distribute Karah Prashad to the Panj Pyare, attending Granthi, and then to the sangat gathered for worship.
- 13. Jad tak Karaah Parshaad vartadaa rahae sadh sangat addol batthee rahae – Until Karah Parshad has been served to everyone, the congregation ought to be still and remain seated.
- 14. Anand viah binaa grahist nahee karnaa – Without the Anand Karaj marriage ceremony, carnal relations should not occur.
- 15. Par istree, ma bhain, dhee bhain, kar jaananee. Par istree da sang nahee karnaa – Other than your wedded wife, consider all women as your mothers and sisters. Do not indulge in carnal marital relationships with them.
- 16. Istree da mooh nahee phitkaarnaa – Do not subject your wife to cursing, or verbal abuse.
- 17. Jagat jootth tambaakoo bikhiaa da tiaag karnaa – Discard worldly ways, falsehoods, and poisonous tobacco.
- 18. Rehitvaan atae naam jupan vaalae gursikhaa dee sangat karnee – Make companions of Gursikhs who follow the and recite the Divine Name.
- 19. Kum karan vich daridar nahee karnaa – Work hard and don't be lazy.
- 20. Gurbanee dee kathaa tae keertan roaz sunanaa atae karnaa – Take part in listening to Kirtan and discussions of the essence of Gurbani every day.
- 21. Kisae dee ninda, chugalee, atae eirkhaa nahee karnee – Do not gossip nor slander, or be spiteful to anyone.
- 22. Dhan, javaanee, tae kul jaat da abhiman naee karnaa (Nanak daadak tahe duae goath. Saak guroo Sikhan sang hoath) – Do not be proud of riches, youthfulness or lineage. (Regardless of maternal and paternal caste or heritage, all of the Guru's Sikhs are siblings of one family.)
- 23. Mat uchee tae suchee rakhnee – Maintain a high standard of purity in religious discipline.
- 24. Shubh karman tao kadae naa ttarnaa – Do not avoid performing virtuous acts.
- 25. Budh bal da daataa vaheguroo noo jaananaa – Appreciate intellect and power as gifts of the all knowing wondrous Enlightener.
- 26. Sugandh (kasam/saunh) dae kar itbaar janaaoun vaalae tae yakeen nahee karnaa – Have no faith in oaths sworn by one attempting to convince another of sincerity.
- 27. Sutantar vicharna. Raaj Kaaj dian kamaan tae doosrae mutaa dia purshaan noo huk nahee daenaa – Maintain independent thinking. In the affairs of governing the state, do not give authority to men of other faiths.
- 28. Raajnitee parhnee – Study and learn about governmental policies.
- 29. Dushman naal saam, daam, bhaed, aadiak, upaa vartnae ate uprant udh karnaa – When dealing with enemies, practice diplomacy, employ a variety of tactics, and exhaust all techniques before engaging in warfare.
- 30. Shaster vidyaa atae ghorhae di savaari da abhiaas karnaa – Train in the skills of weaponry and horsemanship.
- 31. Doosrae mataa dae pustak, vidyaa parhnee. Pur bhrosaa drirh Gurbanee, Akaal Purakh tae karnaa| – Study the books and beliefs of other faiths. But maintain trust in Gurbani and Akal Purakh [Undying divine personification].
- 32. Guroopdaesaa noo dhaaran karnaa – Follow the Guru teachings.
- 33. Raheraas da paath kar kharae ho kae ardaas karnee – After reciting Rehras [evening prayers], stand up and perform Ardās.
- 34. Saun valae sohilaa atae ‘paun guru pani pita…’ salok parhnaa – Recite the late evening prayer Sohila [3 hymns] and the verse "Pavan guru pani pita…" before sleeping.
- 35. Dastaar binaa nahee rehnaa – Never be without the dastar [turban], wear it always.
- 36. Singhaa da adhaa naam nahee bulaunaa – Address a Singh by their entire name including Singh [or Kaur], do not shorten it by half or call them nicknames.
- 37. Sharaab nai saevanee – Do not indulge in drinking alcoholic beverages.
- 38. Sir munae noo kanaiaa nahee daenee. Uos ghar daeve jithae Akal Purukh dee sikhee ha, jo karza-ai naa hovae, bhalae subhaa da hovae, bibaekee atae gyanvaan hovae – Do not given a daughter's hand in marriage to a shaven one. Give her to a household where the Undying divine personification Akal Purakh and tenets of Sikhism are respected, to household without debt, of a pleasing nature, which is disciplined and educated.
- 39. Subh kaaraj Gurbanee anusaar karnae – Maintain all business affairs in accordance with scripture.
- 40. Chugalee kar kisae da kam nahee vigaarnaa – Do not cause ruin by gossiping about other's business.
- 41. Kaurha bachan nahee kahinaa – Do not speak in bitterness.
- 42. Darshan yaatraa gurdwaaraa dee hee karnee – Make pilgrimages only for seeing Gurdwaras.
- 43. Bachan karkae paalnaa – Keep all promises made.
- 44. Pardaesee, lorvaan, dukhee, apung manukh dee yataahshkat seva karnee – Do as much possible to serve and aid foreigners, those in need, or in trouble.
- 45. Dhee Putaree da dhan bikh Kar jananaa – Realize that earnings of a daughter is as poison [don't be greedy].
- 46. Dikhaavae da Sikh nahee banana – Do not act a Sikh outwardly only for show.
- 47. Sikhi kesaa-suaasa sang nibhaaounee – Live and die a Sikh with hair intact and unshorn.
- 48. Chori, yaari, tthugi, dhokaa, dagaa nahee karnaa – Abstain from thievery, adultery, cheating, deception, swindling, and pillaging.
- 49. Sikh da itbaar karnaa – Have confidence in a Sikh.
- 50. Jhutthi gavaahee nahee daenee – Do not make false testimonies.
- 51. Dhroh nahee karnaa – Do not participate in fraud.
- 52. Langar Parshaad ik ras vartaaunaa – Serve langar [free community kitchen of a gurdwara] and prashad with impartiality.
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External links[]
- 52 Hukams of Guru Gobind Singh Ji - Basics of Sikhi video series
- 52 Hukam of Guru Gobind Singh Ji - English translation
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