Five principles

During the session in which a devotee receives Divine Knowledge, the devotee is also introduced to the 5 principles that he/she must practice to the best of their ability. These principles have been taken from the official website (for greater depth, please see “Ideology” section of www.nirankari.org and then click “Five principles”).

1. All assets - physical, mental and material - belong to the Divinity and man, as a mere trustee, should use them as such. One should not feel proud of their possession

2. Not to be proud of one's caste, creed, race, faith and other class distinctions and hate others on this account. All men should be regarded as such. One has to feel himself as one with whole human family and love the mankind.

3. Not to look down upon anybody because of his mode of dress, diet and living.

4. Not to renounce worldly life to become a vagrant recluse or ascetic but to lead family life in accordance with normal social norms and sustain family by honest livelihood.

5. Not to divulge the Divine Knowledge bestowed by the Satguru to others without his permission. Never to be possessed by pride because of enlightenment.

The original description of the Five Principles may also be found in Avtar Bani Verses 9A to 9E. The explanation of these verses may also be found in the book titled The Unique Mission, authored by Amrik Singh.