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The philosophy of Sikhism is covered in great detail in the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy text. Detailed guidance is given to followers on how to conduct their lives so that peace and salvation can be obtained in this life, rather than the afterlife. The holy text outlines the positive actions that one must take to make progress in the evolution of the person. One must remember the Creator at all times – it reminds the follower that the "''soul is on loan from God, who is ever merciful''", and that the follower must dedicate their life to all good causes - to help make this life more worthwhile. The sections below give more details of the underlying message of this faith. It is easiest to discuss the topic if the details are divided into the following sections: ==Underlying values== The Sikhs must believe in the following values: #Equality: All humans are equal before God – No discrimination is allowed on the basis of caste, race, gender, creed, origin, color, education, status, wealth, et cetera. The principles of universal equality and brotherhood are important pillars of Sikhism. #Personal right: Every person has a right to life but this right is restricted and has attached certain duties – simple living is essential. A Sikh is expected to rise early, meditate and pray, consume simple food, perform an honest day's work, carry out duties for his or her family, enjoy life and always be positive, be charitable and support the needy, et cetera. #Actions count: Salvation is obtained by one’s actions – good deeds, remembrance of God – Naam Simran, Kirtan. #Living a family life: Encouraged to live as a family unit to provide and nurture children for the perpetual benefit of creation (as opposed to sannyasa or living as a monk, which was, and remains, a common spiritual practice in India.) #Sharing: It is encouraged to share and give to charity 10 percent of one’s net earnings. #Accept God’s will: Develop your personality so that you recognise happy events and miserable events as one – the will of God causes them. #The four truths of life: Truth, contentment, contemplation and Naam (in the name of God). 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sikh philosophy」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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