(simran) that enables a sort of communication between the Infinite and finite human consciousness. There is, chiefly, the remembrance of God through the recitation of their name and surrendering of the Self to God's presence often metaphorized as surrendering self to the Lord's feet. The ultimate destination of a Sikh is to lose his egoism completely in the love of the Lord and finally merge into the Almighty creator. Practices Five Vices Those, who follow the instincts of their mind, under the influence of five vices - lust, anger, greed, attachment and pride - and ego would wander miserably in the cycle of birth and rebirth. They are known as Manmukhs. Kaam (Lust) Krodh (Anger) Ahenkar (Ego) Lobh (Greed) Moh (Attachment) Five 'K's SatGuru Gobind Singh Ji initiated the practice of "Amrit Sanchaar", the initiation ceremony of Sikhs in to the Khalsa, in April 1699. This distinctive identity is represented by Five "K(akars)" every Amritdhari (initiated) Sikh has to wear: Kesh/Keski (hair/small turban) Kangha (comb) Karha (iron bracelet) Kirpan (miniature sword) Kachera (shorts) Three Duties Naam japna (Meditating via Chanting God's Name) Kirat karna (Honestly work to earn livelihood) Vand Chhakna (Share what you have with the needy) See also Conceptions of God God Existence of God Names of God Jaap Sahib Waheguru Bibliography Sabadarth Sri Guru Granthsar, 1959 Jodh Singh, Bhai, Gurmati Nirnaya. Amritsar, 1932 Pritam Singh, ed., Sikh Phalsaphe di Rup Rekhla. Amritsar, 1975 Sher Singh, The Philosophy of Sikhism''. Lahore, 1944 Kapur Singh, Parasaraprasna. Amritsar, 1989 References Conceptions of God Sikh beliefs