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The three pillars of Sikh dharma

Hindu Religious Education · Grade 9 · about 40 minutes

Describe the three pillars (Naam Japna, Kirat Karni, Vand Chhakna) and explain why all three are needed.

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  1. Sikh principles of dharma: an overview
  2. The three pillars of Sikh dharma
  3. Naam Japna: remembering God
  4. Kirat Karni: honest work
  5. Vand Chhakna and dasvandh
  6. Langar: sharing and equality
  7. The five virtues and the five thieves
  8. Sat: truth and truthful living
  9. Santokh: contentment
  10. Daya: compassion - Bhai Kanhaiya
  11. Nimrata: humility
  12. Pyaar: love for God and creation
  13. Sewa: selfless service
  14. Displaying the principles in school
  15. The principles against social evils
  16. The principles in pandemics and calamities
  17. The principles in Kenya: Makindu Gurdwara
  18. Sikh virtues and the other three faiths
  19. Project: poster or video on the pillars
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