Contentment, one of five virtues that is promoted in Sikhism
Sikh beliefs
1a. Simran (spiritual contemplation)
1b. Sewa (selfless service)
2. Three Pillars
2a. Naam Japo (contemplating God's names) Meditating on God's name to control the five evils and living a satisfying life.
2b. Kirat Karo (work diligently) Earning/making a living honestly, without exploitation or fraud
2c. Vand Chhako Sharing with others, helping those with less or those who are in need
3. Five Thieves
3a. Kaam (lust)
3b. Krodh (anger)
3c. Lobh (greed)
3d. Moh (attachment, e.g. to material things or people)
3e. Hankaar (ego, pride)
4. Five Virtues
4a. Sat (truth)
4b. Santokh (contentment)
4c. Daya (compassion)
4d. Nimrata (humility)
4e. Pyaar (love)
5. Four Treasures
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Santokh (Punjabi: ਸੰਤੋਖ, pronunciation: [sant̪ɔukʰ], meaning contentment) is one of five virtues that is vigorously promoted by the Sikh Gurus. The other four qualities in the arsenal are: "Truth" (Sat), "Compassion" (Daya), "Humility" (Nimrata) and "Love" (Pyare). These five qualities are essential to a Sikh and it is their duty to meditate and recite the Gurbani so that these virtues become a part of their mind.
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