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Each of us strives for success and

happiness in life

Success is not accumulation of wealthand materials alone

Many rich men are failure in life

True secret of successful living are notmaterial but contentment and joy of

usefulness


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Our actions and thoughts are under the

control of human instincts

Lust,anger,greed,attachment and ego

Essential to learn to control them


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5 MORAL EVILS

Lust (Kaam) lust and illegitimate sex.

It is one of the greatest evils that tempts people away

from God. It makes an individual weak-willed and unreliable.

Normal sexual relationship as a house-holder is notrestricted in any way in Sikhism.

But sex outside marriage or sex against the will of the

partner is taboo, as it can cause unlimited sorrows.


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Anger (Krodh)

Anger needs to be controlled. A personovercome by 'krodh' loses his balance of mindand becomes incapable of thinking.

According to Sikhism, 'krodh' takes a personaway from God as hatred has no place inreligious practice.


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Greed (Lobh)

greed is a strong desire to possess whatrightfully belongs to others.

It makes an individual selfish and self-centered.

It takes a person away from his religiousand social duties.

A person can become blind with greed ifan effort to control the desire for

unlimited possessions is not made.


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Attachment (Moh)

Strong attachment that an individualhas to worldly possessions and

relationships. It blurs the perspective of a human

being and makes him narrowminded.

It deviates a person from his moralduties and responsibilities and leadshim towards a path of sin.


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False Pride : (Ahankar)

Means false pride due to one's possessions, materialwealth, intelligence or powers.

It gives an individual a feeling that he is superior to

others and therefore they are at a lower level than him. It leads to jealousy, feelings of enmity and restlessness

amongst people.

Sikhism requires that a person serves the society andcommunity with humility. Hence, the practise of cleaning

the footwear of visitors to a Gurudwara is followed bymany devout Sikhs.


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8 VIRTUES TOCOMBAT THE 5

EVILS


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Wisdom (Gyan)

complete knowledge of a set of religiousprinciples.

It can be achieved by hearing good, thinkinggood and doing good.

A man of wisdom tries to achieve a high moralstandard in his life and interaction with others.

According to Sikhism, the first steps to wisdomis to consider oneself as an ignorant personwho has to learn a lot in life.


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Truthful Living (Sat)

This is more than 'truth'.

It means living according to the

way of God i.e. the thoughtsshould match the words thata person speaks and his actions

should also match his words. Truthful living brings a person

closer to God.


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Justice (Niaon)

Means freedom and equal opportunitiesfor all.

Respect for the rights of others and strictabsence of attempts to exploit a fellowbeing.

Sikhism forbids the desire to loot

another's property. It also strictly instructs the Sikhs to show

respect even for the women and childrenof an enemy.


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Temperance (Santokh)

: means self control which has to bedeveloped through meditation and

prayers. A Sikh has to banish evil thoughts

from his mind by constantlyrepeating Gods name and reciting

prayers. Torture to the body to develop self-

control is not advocated in Sikhism.


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Patience (Dhiraj)

: implies a high level of toleranceand empathy for others.

It requires control over ones egoand willingness to overlookanothers weakness or mistakes.

It requires that a Sikh should bestrongwilled, but kind hearted.


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Courage (Himmat)

Means bravery i.e. absence of fear. It is the

ability to stake ones life for ones convictions

and for saving others from injustice or cruelty.


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Humility (Namarta)

Deliberate denial of pleasure at one's ownpraise and admiration. It means underplayingones own strengths and respecting the abilities

of others. It is the antidote to 'ahankar'


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Contentment (Sabar)

Means refraining from worldly fears andsubmitting oneself to the will of God.

The typical worldly fears can be fear ofdeath, poverty, disrespect and defeat.

It is this virtue that has given the Sikhs the

moral strength to withstand the variousatrocities committed on their community inthe last three centuries


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Finding ones particular talent is important

step in the art of successful living

Each one has a particular talent try todevelop it

Strive to improve quality by learning new

skills and knowledge


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Cheating, lying, stealing and grabbing by

hook or crook are negative virtues

Self deception drives things intosubconscious mind and troubles man

Good conduct,integerity and honest hard

work lead to success and happiness inlife


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Everyone faces hardships in chosen path

Enthusiasm makes one to work and not

to quit Chardikala is answer to all problems of

life


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Money is a necessary evil

We loose freedom by becoming slaves of

money and material things Too much money and wealth destroys

peace of mind

Learn judicious use of money and sharewith needy

Stress is on honest earning


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Life is full of problems and mistakes

Don't worry about them

Rather understand them and learn the artof solving them


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Learn from past mistakes and

experiences

Fatal to hang on to past victories orachievements

Should look to future


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Learn love people and know them

Learn from experience of others

Learn from glorious past and heritage


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Eat simple balanced food at almost fixed

time

Do daily exercises for physical fitness


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Prayer gives inspiration and strength to

mind essential for higher achievements in

life and peace of mind Do self analysis daily for self

improvement


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Maintain positive thinking always and do

hard work in life

When you are hard on yourself, life willbe easy on you but when you are easy

on yourself life will be hard on you

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