A Rehitnaama is a Sikh code of conduct written by a learned Sikh. Bhai Daya Singh Ji was the first Piaara of the Panj Piaare (Five Beloved), one of the closest companions of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, and the one who delivered the Zafarnama (Epistle of Victory) to Aurangzeb. Bhai Daya Singh Ji once requested Guru Gobind Singh Ji to tell the Sangat the code of conduct. Upon listening to Guru Sahib’s response, Bhai Daya Singh Ji wrote this Rehitnaama. There are eight subtopics in this Rehatnaama,
- The Process of Administering Amrit (Sikh initiation ceremony),
- Rehit for Amritdhari Sikhs (initiated Sikhs),
- Rehit for Kes (unshorn hair),
- Ideal Measurement for a Kachera (undershorts),
- The Fateh of the Guru (Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh),
- Who goes to hell
- What to do when someone slanders the Guru
- Giving Tankha (religious punishment/consequence)
The point of a Rehitnaama is to outline the spiritual discipline for Sikhs. Some of the many disciplines outlined in this Rehitnaama include
- Amrit (Immortal Nectar) must be administered by the Panj Piaare in the presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
- Sikhs should keep their mind, body and wealth attuned only in Akaal Purakh (the Timeless Being)
- Kes should be combed twice daily, tied into a bun, a turban is to be tied layer by layer covering the Kes
- Sikhs should say Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh upon meeting each other
