INTRODUCTION
	The Sikh way of life is laid down by the Sikh Code of Conduct and is known as "Sikh Rehat Maryada". It is based upon the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh traditions and conventions.
	These rules are meant for carrying out the religious ceremonies and enforcing the discipline of the Faith in a uniform manner throughout the world. No individual or organization is to amend these rules or to frame new ones. This power rests only with the Akal Takhat, the seat of supreme temporal authority for the Sikhs.
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THE DAILY LIFE OF A SIKH

According to the Guru Granth Sahib, every Sikh is expected to get up in the morning before dawn. After taking bath he/she should mediate on the Name of Waheguru. Doing so would remove all sorrows and sufferings in ones life.

The following five compositions are recited every day:

Morning: Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib and Ten Swiyyas Evening: Rehras Night: Sohila (Before going to bed)

A Sikh is required to attend Gurdwara - the Sikh Temple - as a part of routine work.

Apart from living in consonance with the Guru's tenets, every Sikh should also do the following:

Meditate in God's Name: Sikhs mediatate on Waheguru's Name as it is the source of life for him. He keeps Waheguru's Name in his heart while engaged in the day-to-day worldly pursuits. Sikhs get the Divine blessing while praying on Waheguru's love. He always cherishes to accumulate the treasure of Waheguru's Name. Fair Earning of Livelihood: A Sikh is to earn his livelihood by fair means. He is neither to exploit nor allow to be exploited. He is to prove his constructive and positive role for the society with his fair dealings. He is to get a respectable position with the Guru's blessings. He is to keep his mind in Waheguru's Name while earning the livelihood. Fighting for Justice: A Sikh always lives by the Will of Waheguru and cherishes the welfare of the whole humanity while living peaceful life. But if the gross injustice is done and no other remedy is possible, it is Dharma of the Sikh to fight directly and even sacrifice his life for the cause.

WOMEN IN THE SIKH SOCIETY

Woman is regarded as a significant part of the Sikh community. She receives the utmost reverence for her role in the family and society. The birth of a daughter is not considered inauspicious. In addition there does not exist any custom like Sati - the burning of the widow with her husband's dead body on the funeral pyre. Rather a widow, in Sikhism, has a right to remarry if she so desires.

A woman is considered to have the same soul as man and she has an equal right to grow spiritually and to attend religious congregations and recite divine hymns in the Sikh Temple. She is also eligible to participate and perform all ceremonies including Baptism.

Sikh women do not put on Veil (Purdah). Dowry and divorce are not permitted. Wearing of cloths which expose the body and breed lustful thoughts are considered dishonorable.