Kirat Karo

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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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Kirat Karō (

and dedication to the work of God, not personal gain, should be one's main motivation.

In scripture

In the

says:

"Those who have meditated on the Naam, the Name of the Lord, and departed after having worked by the sweat of their brows -O Nanak, their faces are radiant in the Court of the Lord, and many are saved along with them!"^[1]

Other relevant passages:

Deep within the hearts of His GurSikhs, the True Guru is pervading. The Guru is pleased with those who long for His Sikhs. As the True Guru directs them, they do their work and chant their prayers. The True Lord accepts the service of His GurSikhs.^[2]

Those who understand the Lord’s Court, never suffer separation from him. The True Guru has imparted this understanding. They practice truth, self-restraint and good deeds; their comings and goings are ended.^[3]

See also

• Work ethic
• Self-actualization

References