5 Virtues and 5 Vices Flashcards
Virtue #1
Sat (Truth). Avoid having to much wealth. Avoid wealth being the most important thing in life. Be true to yourself.
Virtue #2
Santokh (Contentment). Never worry what someone has /has compared to you. Be happy and accept what you have.
Virtue #3
Daya (Have sympathy). Feel pain/suffering of others.
Virtue #4
Nimrata (Humility). Wrong to think one is more important than another, have awareness.
Virtue #5
Pyare (Love). Love for Waheguru/creation. Waheguru is a loving God - full of compassion and kindness.
Vice #1
Krodh (Rage). In order to overcome use patience and forgiveness.
Vice #2
Kam (Uncontrolled desire). In order to overcome have normal sexual relationships.
Vice #3
Lobh (Greed). In order to overcome exercise mental control and rid urge to always possess.
Vice #4
Moh (Hoarders). In order to overcome accept Earthly love is impermanent. Be God Centred.
Vice #5
Ahankar (Excessive pride). In order to overcome you need to serve society with humility (i.e. Sewa)