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'''Santokh''' means '''Contentment''' and 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.
'''Santokh''' means '''Contentment''' and 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.


It is a very important divine quality; it is a deep godly priceless jewel, which is acquired by those souls who move on the path to the [[Sach Khand]].
Contentment is another very important virtue in [[Sikhism]]. Instead of constantly thinking of how to satisfy personal desires, '''Sikhs try to accept the circumstances of their lives''' and concentrate on '''acting in accordance with God’s Will'''/[[Hukam]]. They try to remember that all aspects of life are a result of God’s Will/Hukam. Contentment leads to freedom from care, fear and worry. It is a very important divine quality; it is a deep godly '''priceless jewel''', which is acquired by those souls who move on the path of [[Sach Khand]].


When all the desires vanish the state of contentment is reached, the state of  "Sat Santokh" is acquired. Desires are the reason for our sorrows and pains. Fulfilling desires the person gets momentary happiness, unfulfilled desires bring disappointment. A continuous disappointment leads to depression and to mental and physical sicknesses.
When all the desires vanish the state of contentment is reached, the state of  '''"Sat Santokh"''' is acquired. Desires are the reason for our sorrows and pains; its a such for an escape from these sorrows and pains. Fulfilling desires the person gets momentary happiness; unfulfilled desires bring disappointment. A continuous string of disappointments leads to depression and to mental and physical sicknesses.


Desires lead to mental and physical distortion and sicknesses; whereas contentment brings peace and calmness to the mind. This state of calmness and fulfilment brings
'''Desires lead to mental and physical distortion''' of the mind; whereas '''contentment brings peace and calmness''' to the mind. This state of calmness and fulfilment brings us closer to the Almighty, because where there is complete peace in the mental state of the person, the mind can focus on the '''ultimate reality''', the [[Akal Purakh]].
us closer to the Almighty, because where there is complete peace in the mental state of the person. Where there is peace of mind, the mind can focus on the '''ultimate reality''', the Akal Purakh.


== Gurbani ==
== Gurbani ==
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==See also==
{{Five Virtues}}


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* [[Maan neeva maat uchi]]
* [[How to Control Lust]]
* [[Ego]]
* [[Five evils]]
* [[Five virtues]]
* [[Three Pillars]]
* [[Ardas]]
* [[Where is your compassion]]
* [[Dharma is the son of compassion]]
* [[Basic Tenets of Sikhism]]
* [[Primary Beliefs and Principles]]
* [[Sat]] (Truth)
* [[Santokh]] (Contentment)
* [[Daya]] (Compassion)
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* [[Nimrata]] (Humility)
* [[Pyare]] (Love)
* [[Ahankar]]
* [[Kam]]
* [[Krodh]]
* [[Lobh]]
* [[Moh]]
* [[Bhai Kanhaiya]]
* [[Gurbani]]
* [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]]
* [[Message of Guru Granth Sahib]]
* [[Guru Granth Sahib against lust]]
* [[SGGS on anger]]
* [[How To Control Anger]]
|}


==Reference==


[[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]]


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Santokh means Contentment and 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.

Contentment is another very important virtue in Sikhism. Instead of constantly thinking of how to satisfy personal desires, Sikhs try to accept the circumstances of their lives and concentrate on acting in accordance with God’s Will/Hukam. They try to remember that all aspects of life are a result of God’s Will/Hukam. Contentment leads to freedom from care, fear and worry. It is a very important divine quality; it is a deep godly priceless jewel, which is acquired by those souls who move on the path of Sach Khand.

When all the desires vanish the state of contentment is reached, the state of "Sat Santokh" is acquired. Desires are the reason for our sorrows and pains; its a such for an escape from these sorrows and pains. Fulfilling desires the person gets momentary happiness; unfulfilled desires bring disappointment. A continuous string of disappointments leads to depression and to mental and physical sicknesses.

Desires lead to mental and physical distortion of the mind; whereas contentment brings peace and calmness to the mind. This state of calmness and fulfilment brings us closer to the Almighty, because where there is complete peace in the mental state of the person, the mind can focus on the ultimate reality, the Akal Purakh.

Gurbani

SGGS Page 3 Full Shabad
Dharma (religion) is the son of compassion;

Dhoul Dharam da-i-aa kaa poot.

Contentment patiently holds the earth in its place.
santokh thaap rakhi-aa jin soot.


SGGS Page 51 Full Shabad
Practice truth, contentment and kindness; this is the most excellent way of life.

sat santokh da-i-aa kamaavai ayh karnee saar.


SGGS Page 115 Full Shabad
Truth, contentment and intuitive peace and poise are obtained from the Bani, the Word of the Perfect Guru. ((3))

sach santokh sahj sukh banee pooray gur tay paavni-aa. ((3))


See also

Five Virtues
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Sat Santokh Daya Nimrata Pyare
(Truth) (Contentment) (Compassion) (Humility) (Love)

Reference

Sri Guru Granth Sahib

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