Santokh
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2. Three Pillars |
3. Five Evils |
4. Five Virtues |
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.
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.
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 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
SGGS Page 3 Full Shabad |
Dharma (religion) is the son of compassion;
Dhoul Dharam da-i-aa kaa poot. |
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)) |