CONTENTMENT
Liiterally: state of satisfaction.
In Sikh terminology, it is known as Sabr, Santokh.
A Sikh must remain contented with the Command of God.
Patience, detachment, temperance are the precious treasure of a Sikh.
A Sikh must control his desires, needs, passions, infatuation and affection for his/her dear ones and emotional attachment etc. He should try to live his/her life as simple as possible.
A discontented person becomes greedy, dishonest, jealous, angry and full of hatred.
A ‘discontented Sikh’ is a contradiction in terms.
It does not mean that a Sikh should not endeavour to improve his life. But, while doing so, he/she should not use unfair means, should not inculcate feeling of jealousy and must achieve his goal by hard work and honest means.
Also see: Bhaana, Charhdi Kala.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)