Sikh-ism is NOT a religion but a spiritual ideology and a way of life. However, in Sikh holy scriptures, there is a reference to the term ‘Sikh Dharma’ and the linguistic translation of the word dharma can be interpreted to mean religion, on the surface of it. But dharma in Sikh scriptures refers to ‘morality’ and NOT the dogmatic institution of religion. Its morality of character, righteousness of the mind and virtuousness of ‘karma’/deeds.