"Jaat kuleen sevak je hoe|| If someone of high social standing becomes a selfless servant, taa ka kehnaa kehahu na koe|| Then his praises cannot even be expressed. Vich sanaatanee sevak hoe|| And if someone from a lowly social class becomes a selfless servant, nanak panheeaa pehrai soe ||4||1||6|| O Nanak, he shall wear shoes of honor." One of the core concepts of Sikhism is seva, the act of selfless service. Sikhs should live their lives according to three equally important principles: Nam Japna: remember the name of Waheguru – this can be done by meditating on the name Waheguru. Prayer, hard work and generosity are all equally important and Sikhs should not spend all their time on prayer. Kirat Karna: earn a living by honest means. Work is essential for the individual, the family and the community and a Sikh has a duty to provide basic needs. It does not matter what the work is, provided that it is honest and not against the teachings of the Gurus. Sikhism says that it is not wrong to be rich provided that the money is gained honestly. But it is wrong to live your life just to make a lot of money. Vand Chhakna: share everything in charity with people who are less fortunate. Sikhs should live their lives on the principles of generosity and self-sacrifice.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 04:22:57 +0000
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