Guru Granth Sahib against lust

It is every Sikh's duty to defeat the five vices: Kam (Lust), Krodh (Rage), Lobh (Greed), Moh (Attachment) and Ahankar (Ego). Sikhs are encouraged to 'attack' these with Naam Simran and with positive virtues of internal contentment, charity, kindness, positive attitude and humility. A Sikh needs to constantly guard and to overcome these five internal evils; be always vigilant and on guard to tackle these five thieves at all times! Gurbani offers clear guidance to the devotee and many warnings of how to be spiritually aware of the damage that these vices can cause.

A Sikh is encouraged to regularly read and to critically analysis and understand the meaning of Gurbani (hymns) found in the Guru Granth Sahib. Daily recitation of hymns reminds and teaches him or her of how to avoid the pitfalls of life in this world; to become a better person; to value life; to attain maximum benefit from their time on this planet; to improve ones spiritual understanding; to understand the message of God and to attain a higher conciousness.

The Shabads below help explain the position the Gurus take on this issue:

Gurbani

The Guru explains in very clear terms that lust and wrath will eat away the body just as borax dissolves and eats away pure gold. So the pure God-given body will be wasted away if one allows the mind to be overcome by rage, anger or lust. One is given a very clear warning to guard oneself from these negative emotions.

See Also

• Lust Control

External Links

• Sikh talk on Anger & Lust