Rehat Maryada
Literal Meaning
Code of conduct
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
Punjabi 'rehat' (conduct, discipline) + 'maryada' (code, convention): the official Sikh code of personal and community conduct.
Spiritual Insight & Context
Adopted in the twentieth century, the Rehat Maryada standardizes practices such as daily prayers, ceremonies, and gurdwara etiquette across the Sikh community.