Sikhs believe in true life, service to humanity and devotion to God

The essential beliefs aid in understanding the three everyday principles of Sikhism: true life, service to humanity, and devotion to God. In particular:

• Va Chakk: To share with others, to assist those in need, and to be a part of a community Sikhism is built on a spirit of giving, sharing, and caring for one another.
• Kirat Kar: Earning a living honestly, without exploitation or deception, and always expressing the truth
• Naam Japna: To live a decent and humble life, one should meditate on God's name.
  

Sikhism's faith is a monotheistic religion, which means that Sikhs worship one divine being who created this world and lives within it. The concept of divine presence leads to the conviction that the divine is equally present in all persons and, as a result, that every human being is equal in God's eyes.

There are no theological grounds for discriminating against people based on their social identities, whether gender, caste, ethnicity, or other. For example, because Sikhs believe that all people are equal, there are no clergy or priests in the Sikh community; any person can directly communicate with the Creator, and all positions of leadership and power in Sikh religious and political life are accessible to persons of all backgrounds.

Sikhs strive to acknowledge the divine presence in all parts of life, and this constant acknowledgement aids in the development of a loving self. Finding love within one's own lives is both the end goal and the means to that end in Sikhism; recognizing divine love is the ultimate aim, and practicing love with intention and spirit is the process for accomplishing that objective. In this way, the complementary characteristics of oneness and love are key Sikh theological tenets.

Serving society is a natural outcome of understanding the oneness of the planet and practicing love. Service is a means for Sikhs to offer gratitude to the Divine. Service is prayer in action. The concept of love-inspired service is known as seva, and it is an important aspect of Sikh tradition.

All Sikhs are required to assist humanity while also developing their spirituality. The idea is that every Sikh should want to be a sant-ssipahi, a saint-ssoldier, someone who is internally focused while simultaneously contributing to the world around them.