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[[File:52 Hukams Inscribed at Gurudwara Paonta Sahib.jpg|thumb|right|52 Hukams Inscribed at [[Hazur Sahib|Gurudwara Hazur Sahib]], [[Nanded]].]]
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The 52 [[Hukam]]s are a set of instruction in [[Sikhism]] set by [[Guru Gobind Singh]] in [[Nanded]], [[Maharashtra]], India in 1708.<ref>{{cite book|last=Singh|first=Balawindara|title=Fifty-Two Commandments Of Guru Gobind Singh|year=2004|publisher=Singh Bros.|page=9|location=Michigan, US}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Singh|first=Satbir|title=Aad Sikh Te Aad Sakhian|year=1991|publisher=New Book Company|location=Jalandhar}}</ref> 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 [[Sikh]]s) aim to follow all the 52 edicts.

== List of the commands ==
A list of the 52 commands in [[romanized]] [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] with a faithful English translation is provided as follows:

* 1. Dharam dee kirat karnee – Make an honest living.
* 2. [[Dasvandh|Dasvand]] denaa – Donate a tenth share of your earnings.
* 3. Gurbani kantth karnee – Learn [[Gurbani]] by heart.
* 4. Amrit Velā utthnaa – Arise during [[Amrit Velā|Amrit vela]] (early morning).
* 5. Sikh sevak dee [[Sevā|sevaa]] ruchee naal karnee – Devotedly serve the Sikh who serves others.
* 6. Gurbani de arth Sikh vidhvanaa tuo parrhnae – Study the essence of [[Gurbani]] from learned Sikhs.
* 7. Panj Kakaar dee rehit drirh kar rukhnee – Follow the discipline of [[The Five Ks]] strictly. Adhere resolutely to the five articles of faith.
* 8. [[Shabda|Shabad]] da abhiaas karnaa – Practice the sacred hymns to life.
* 9. Sat Saroop Satgur daa dhian dharnaa – Contemplate and assimilate the beautiful truth of the [[True Enlightener]].
* 10. Guru Granth Sahib Jee noo Guru mananaa – Believe in and accept [[Guru Granth Sahib]] as the Guide to enlightenment.
* 11. Kaarjaan dae arambh vich ardaas karnee – When undertaking any task, first perform the prayer of [[Ardās]].
* 12. Jaman, maran, ja viah mokae jup da paatth kar tihaaval (Karaah Parsaad) kar anand sahib dia punj paurian, ardaas, pratham panj pyaariaan atae hazooree granthee noo vartaa kae oprunth sangat noo vartaaouna – For birth naming, funeral, or marriage ceremonies or devotional reading [[paath]]; recite [[Japji Sahib]] while making [[Karah Parshad]], perform five verses of [[Anand Sahib]], and [[Ardās|ardaas]]; and then distribute Karah Prashad to the [[Panj Pyare]], attending [[Granthi]], and then to the sangat gathered for worship.
* 13. Jad tak Karaah Parshaad vartadaa rahae sadh sangat addol batthee rahae – Until [[Karah Parshad]] has been served to everyone, the congregation ought to be still and remain seated.
* 14. Anand viah binaa grahist nahee karnaa – Without the [[Anand Karaj]] marriage ceremony, [[carnal]] relations should not occur.
* 15. Par istree, ma bhain, dhee bhain, kar jaananee. Par istree da sang nahee karnaa – Other than your wedded wife, consider all women as your mothers and sisters. Do not indulge in carnal marital relationships with them.
* 16. Istree da mooh nahee phitkaarnaa – Do not subject your wife to cursing, or verbal abuse.
* 17. Jagat jootth tambaakoo bikhiaa da tiaag karnaa – Discard worldly ways, falsehoods, and poisonous [[tobacco]].
* 18. Rehitvaan atae naam jupan vaalae gursikhaa dee sangat karnee – Make companions of [[Gursikh]]s who follow the [[Rehat|Rahit]] and recite the [[God in Sikhism#Names for God|Divine Name]].
* 19. Kum karan vich daridar nahee karnaa – Work hard and don't be lazy.
* 20. Gurbanee dee kathaa tae keertan roaz sunanaa atae karnaa – Take part in listening to [[Kirtan]] and discussions of the essence of Gurbani every day.
* 21. Kisae dee ninda, chugalee, atae eirkhaa nahee karnee – Do not gossip nor slander, or be spiteful to anyone.
* 22. Dhan, javaanee, tae kul jaat da abhiman naee karnaa (Nanak daadak tahe duae goath. Saak guroo Sikhan sang hoath) – Do not be proud of riches, youthfulness or lineage. (Regardless of maternal and paternal caste or heritage, all of the Guru's Sikhs are siblings of one family.)
* 23. Mat uchee tae suchee rakhnee – Maintain a high standard of purity in religious discipline.
* 24. Shubh karman tao kadae naa ttarnaa – Do not avoid performing virtuous acts.
* 25. Budh bal da daataa vaheguroo noo jaananaa – Appreciate intellect and power as gifts of the all knowing wondrous Enlightener.
* 26. Sugandh (kasam/saunh) dae kar itbaar janaaoun vaalae tae yakeen nahee karnaa – Have no faith in oaths sworn by one attempting to convince another of sincerity.
* 27.Sutantar Vicharna. Raaj Kaaj dian kamaan tae doosrae mutaa dia purshaan noo huk nahi daenaa - Rule Independently. In the affairs of government, do not give people of other religions authority or power.
* 28. Raajniti vi parhnee – Study/Read about [[politics]].
* 29. Dushman naal saam, daam, bhed, aadik upaao vartnae ate uprant yudh karnaa dharam hai – When dealing with enemies, practice diplomacy (through conciliation, economics, or causing division of the opposing group), and exhaust all of these techniques before justifying battle with the adversary.
* 30. [[Shastar Vidya|Shastar vidya]] te ghorh-savaari da abhiaas karnaa – Train in the skills of [[Weapon|weaponry]] and [[horsemanship]].
* 31. Doosrae mataa dae pustak, vidyaa parhnee. Pur bhrosaa drirh Gurbanee, Akaal Purakh tae karnaa| – Study the books and beliefs of other faiths. But maintain trust in Gurbani and [[Akal Purakh]] [Undying divine personification].
* 32. Guroopdaesaa noo dhaaran karnaa – Follow the [[Sikh gurus|Guru]] teachings.
* 33. Raheraas da paath kar kharae ho kae ardaas karnee – After reciting [[Rehras]] [evening prayers], stand up and perform Ardās.
* 34. Saun valae sohilaa atae ‘paun guru pani pita…’ salok parhnaa – Recite the late evening prayer [[Sohila]] [3 hymns] and the verse "Pavan guru pani pita…" before sleeping.
* 35. [[Kesh (Sikhism)|Kes]] nange nahi rakhne – Do not leave your hair uncovered.
* 36. Singhaa da adhaa naam nahee bulaunaa – Address a [[Singh]] by their entire name including Singh [or [[Kaur]]], do not shorten it by half or call them nicknames.
* 37. Sharaab nahi peeni-piauni – Do not drink or serve [[Alcoholic drink|alcoholic]] beverages.
* 38. Sir munae noo kanaiaa nahee daenee. Uos ghar daeve jithae Akal Purukh dee sikhee ha, jo karza-ai naa hovae, bhalae subhaa da hovae, bibaekee atae gyanvaan hovae – Do not given a daughter's hand in marriage to a shaven one. Give her to a household where the Undying divine personification Akal Purakh and tenets of Sikhism are respected, to household without debt, of a pleasing nature, which is disciplined and educated.
* 39. Subh kaaraj Gurbanee anusaar karnae – Maintain all business affairs in accordance with [[Sikh scriptures|scripture]].
* 40. Chugalee kar kisae da kam nahee vigaarnaa – Do not cause ruin by gossiping about other's business.
* 41. Kaurha bachan nahee kahinaa – Do not speak in bitterness.
* 42. [[Darshan (Indian religions)|Darshan]] yaatraa gurdwaaraa dee hee karnee – Make pilgrimages only for seeing [[Gurdwara]]s.
* 43. Bachan karkae paalnaa – Keep all promises made.
* 44. Pardaesee, lorvaan, dukhee, apung manukh dee yataahshkat seva karnee – Do as much possible to serve and aid foreigners, those in need, or in trouble.
* 45. Dhee Putaree da dhan bikh Kar jananaa – Realize that taking the earnings of a daughter is as poison [don't be greedy].
* 46. Dikhaavae da Sikh nahee banana – Do not act a Sikh outwardly only for show.
* 47. Sikhi kesaa-suaasa sang nibhaaounee – Live and die a Sikh with hair intact and unshorn.
* 48. Chori, yaari, tthugi, dhokaa, dagaa nahee karnaa – Abstain from thievery, [[adultery]], cheating, deception, [[Fraud|swindling]], and pillaging.
* 49. Sikh da itbaar karnaa – Have confidence in a Sikh.
* 50. Jhutthi gavaahee nahee daenee – Do not make false testimonies.
* 51. Dhroh nahee karnaa – Do not participate in fraud.
* 52. Langar Parshaad ik ras vartaaunaa – Serve [[Langar (Sikhism)|langar]] [free community kitchen of a [[gurdwara]]] and [[Karah Parshad|prashad]] with impartiality.

== See also ==

* [[Sikh Rehat Maryada]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL6UXuNIP7A&list=PL5UNLfJ1TsJl_MRE1175gbbrEsUp8ug8s 52 Hukams of Guru Gobind Singh Ji] - ''Basics of Sikhi'' video series
*[https://www.sikhsangat.com/index.php?/topic/23439-52-hukam-of-guru-gobind-singh-ji/ 52 Hukam of Guru Gobind Singh Ji] - English translation

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