The 52 Hukams of Guru Gobind Singh

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52 Hukams Inscribed at Gurudwara Hazur Sahib, Nanded.

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.

Contents

List of the commands

A list of the 52 commands in romanized Punjabi with a faithful English translation is provided as follows:

See also

References

  1. Singh, Balawindara (2004). Fifty-Two Commandments Of Guru Gobind Singh. Michigan, US: Singh Bros. p. 9.
  2. Singh, Satbir (1991). Aad Sikh Te Aad Sakhian. Jalandhar: New Book Company.