Sikh History

Question 20: How does one become a Sikh?

To become a Sikh one must declare his total faith in the Guru's word, surrender to the Lord's Divine Will and accept the baptism of the sword administered by the five Sikhs in the presence of Guru Granth Sahib (The Holy Scriptures). Having been baptised he or she will have to adopt (and faithfully adhere to) the five K's, accepting the overlordship of none but God alone, acting and behaving strictly according to the Guru's instructions imparted to him or her at the time of baptism.