For an initiated Sikh, the Rehat Maryada sets out a rhythm of daily life that is both disciplined and contemplative. The day is to begin in the ambrosial hours before dawn, with bathing and inner preparation, followed by the recitation of the prescribed nitnem: Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Tav-Prasad Savaiye, Chaupai Sahib, and Anand Sahib. This early practice is not merely ritual; it is oriented toward sustained remembrance of the Divine Name, so that meditation and recitation flow together. In the evening, Rehras Sahib is recited, and before sleep, Kirtan Sohila brings the day to a devotional close. Where possible, participation in congregational worship and the collective Ardas deepens this daily cycle, rooting the individual in the life of the sangat.

Alongside this liturgical framework, the Rehat Maryada expects a continuous inner posture of simran, an ongoing remembrance of God that permeates ordinary activity. The initiated Sikh is to live by honest labor and righteous conduct, practicing selfless service and sharing earnings with those in need, including the discipline of giving a portion (dasvandh) for charitable purposes. These ethical demands are not separate from worship; they are its natural extension into economic, social, and familial life. Truthfulness, compassion, and humility are to mark one’s dealings, so that spiritual practice does not remain confined to set hours but informs every decision and relationship.

Equally central is the maintenance of the visible Sikh identity through the Five Ks: Kesh (unshorn hair), Kangha (wooden comb), Kara (steel bracelet), Kachera (specific undergarment), and Kirpan (ceremonial sword), which are to be kept at all times. This outward discipline is bound to an inner vow, expressed through strict avoidance of tobacco, alcohol, intoxicants, and ritually slaughtered (halal) meat, as well as the prohibition of adultery and any tampering with hair. Regular engagement with Gurbani and reverent connection to the Guru Granth Sahib sustain understanding of these practices, so that they are embraced not as empty form but as a coherent path. In this way, daily life becomes a continuous weaving together of prayer, ethical action, and distinct identity, all ordered toward living in harmony with the Guru’s teachings.