TheThree pillars of Sikhism (Gurmukhi: ਸਿੱਖ ਧਰਮ ਦੇ ਤਿੰਨ ਥੰਮ੍ਹਾਂ), also calledthree duties,^[1] were formalised byGuru Nanak Dev Ji as:^[2]

1. Naam Japo: The Guru led the Sikhs directly to practiceSimran andNaam Japo—meditation on God and reciting and chanting of God's Name—Waheguru. The Sikh is to recite theNitnembanis daily in remembrance of the grace and kirpa of the Almighty.^[2][3]
2. Kirat Karo: He asked the Sikhs to live as householders and practiceKirat Karo: to honestly earn, with hard work, by one's physical and mental effort, while accepting God's gifts and blessing. One is to speak the truth at all times. Live a life of decency, high moral values and spirituality.^[2][1]
3. Vaṇḍ Chakkō: The Sikhs were asked to share (the food, Wealth etc.) with everyone, Irrespective of caste, creed, color or sexuality by practisingVaṇḍ Chakkō—“Share and Consume together”. The community orSadh Sangat is an important part ofSikhism. One must be part of a community that is pursuing the values set out by theSikh Gurus and every Sikh has to give in whatever way possible to the community. This spirit ofGiving is an important message fromGuru Nanak.^[2][4]

The three pillars of Sikhism were evoked by theAkali Dal'sAnandpur Sahib Resolution in 1973 as the base principles to lead the Sikh community.^[5]

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