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8 Virtues
- Gian (Wisdom)
This is the complete knowledge of a set of religious principles.
It can be achieved by hearing goo, thinking good and doing good.
A person of wisdom tries to achieve a high moral standard in his
life and interaction with others. According to Sikhism, the first
step to wisdom is to consider yourself as an ignorant person who
has to learn a lot in life.
- Sat (Truthful Living)
This is more than "truth". It means living according to the way
of WaheGuru i.e. the thoughts should match the words that a person
speaks and his actions should also match his words. Truthful living
brings a person closer to God.
- Niaon (Justice)
This means freedom and equal opportunities for all. Respect for
the rights of others and the strict absence of attempts to exploit
a fellow being. Sikhism forbids the desire to loot another's property.
It also strictly instructs the Sikhs to show respect for the women
and children of an enemy.
- Santokh (Temperance)
This means self control, which has to be developed through meditation
and prayers. A Sikh has to banish evil thoughts from his mind by
constantly repeating "WaheGuru" and reciting prayers. Torture to
the body to develop self-control is not advocated in Sikhi.
- Dhiraj (Patience)
This means to have a high level of tolerance and empathy for others.
It requires control over your ego and the willingness to overlook
another's weakness and/or mistakes. We, the Sikhs, should be strong
willed and kind hearted at the same time.
- Himmat (Courage)
This means bravery i.e. absence of fear. It is the ability to
stake your life for your convictions and for saving others from injustice
and cruelty.
- Nimarta (Humility)
This is the deliberate denial of pleasure of your own praise and
admiration. It means underplaying your own strengths and respecting
the abilities of others. It is the antidote to "ahankar".
- Sabar (Contentment)
This means to refrain from worldly fears and submitting yourself
to the will of WaheGuru. The typical worldly fears can be death,
poverty, disrespect and defeat. It is the virtue that has given the
Sikhs the moral strength to withstand all the atrocities they have
faced in each and every one of the last four centuries.
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What's On
- In Coventry
- Sunday
- 1300-1500: S'vai Raksha
- anytime: Library
- Monday
- 1830-2100: Gym (males)
- Tuesday
- 1900-2100: Gatka
- Wednesday
- 1830-2000: Maths Tuition
- Thursday
- 1800-2000: Simran
- 2000-2200: Simran
- 1830-2030: Gym (females)
- Friday
- 1830-2100: Gym (males)
- Saturday
- 0400-0600: Amrit vela
- 1600-2000: Sikhi Divaan
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