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Teachings of the Khalsa
The teachings of the Khalsa were identical
to, and the climax of, the principles of the religious and social revolution
begun by Guru Nanak. Communities who once hated each other were brought
together into a single brotherhood under the following teachings:
1) To have regards for each other with mutual love and affection.
2) To pray together, addressing God by the names assigned to Him in any
and every language, with equal affection and regard.
3) To break bread with each other, side by side, regardless of status,
caste, belief, or even non-belief.
Purpose of the Khalsa
The mandate declared by Guru Gobind Singh
Ji for the founding of the Khalsa may briefly be described with the following
three points:
1) To spread righteousness and to collectively and systematically oppose
repression or injustice.
2) To end the hatred for individuals of different faiths.
3) To inculcate self-confidence and encourage the common masses to stand
up for their rights, live a humble but not weak life, have self-respect
but not egotism, and to serve society as honorable saint-citizens.
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