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Five Virtues
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Sikh practices and discipline

In Sikhism, the Five Virtues are fundamental qualities which one
should develop in order to reach Mutki, or to reunite or merge with
God. The Sikh Gurus taught that these positive human qualities were
Sat (truth), Daya (compassion), Santokh (contentment), Nimrata
(humility), and Pyar (love).
Contents

* 1 Sat
* 2 Santokh
* 3 Daya
* 4 Nimrata
* 5 Pyar
* 6 References


Sikh beliefs

* 1a. Simran
* 1b. Sewa

* 2. Three Pillars
o 2a. Naam Japo
o 2b. Kirat Karni
o 2c. Wand kay Shako

* 3. Five Evils
o 3a. Kam
o 3b. Krodh
o 3c. Lobh
o 3d. Moh
o 3e. Ahankar

* 4. Five Virtues
o 4a. Sat
o 4b. Santokh
o 4c. Daya
o 4d. Nimrata
o 4e. Pyare

Sikhism

Sat is the virtue of truthful living, which means practising
"righteousness, honesty, justice, impartiality and fair play."[1]

The Lord's humble servants are True — they practice Truth, and
reflect upon the Word of the Guru's Shabad. The True Lord God unites
them with Himself, and they keep the True Lord enshrined in their
hearts. O Nanak, through the Name, I have obtained salvation and
understanding; this alone is my wealth.

– Guru Granth Sahib, page 600

Santokh

Santokh, or contentment, is freedom "from ambition, envy, greed and
jealousy. Without contentment, it is impossible to acquire peace of
mind."[1]

Practice truth, contentment and kindness; this is the most
excellent way of life. One who is so blessed by the Formless Lord God
renounces selfishness, and becomes the dust of all.

– Guru Granth Sahib, page 51

Daya

The exercise of Daya, or compassion, involves "considering another's
difficulty or sorrow as one's own and helping to relieve it as far as
possible. Compassion also includes the overlooking of imperfections
and mistakes of others, for to err is human."[1]

Be kind to all beings-this is more meritorious than bathing at the
sixty-eight sacred shrines of pilgrimage and the giving of charity.

– Guru Granth Sahib, page 136

Nimrata

Nimrata, translated as "humility", "benevolence" or "humbleness", is
the fourth virtue.

The God-conscious being is steeped in humility.

– Guru Granth Sahib, page 273

Pyar

Pyar requires Sikhs to be filled with the love of God.

Let the Fear of God be your feet, and let His Love be your hands;
let His Understanding be your eyes.

– Guru Granth Sahib, page 139

[edit] References

1. ^ a b c Mansukhani, Gobind Singh (1977). Introduction to
Sikhism. New Delhi: Hemkunt Press. http://www.allaboutsikhs.com/mansukh/047.htm.
Retrieved 2007-02-10.