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| '''Nimrata''' is an important virtue that is vigorously promoted by [[Gurbani]] and Sikh history. The literal translation of this [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] word is '''"Humility"''', or '''"Benevolence"'''. The other four qualities in the arsenal are: Truth ([[Sat (Sikhism)|Sat]]), Contentment ([[Santokh]]), Compassion ([[Daya (Sikhism)|Daya]]) and Love ([[Pyaar]]). These five qualities are essential to a Sikh and it is their duty to meditate and recite the [[Gurbani]] so that these virtues become a part of their personality. | | '''Nimrata''' is an important virtue that is vigorously promoted by [[Gurbani]] and Sikh history. The literal translation of this [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] word is '''"Humility"''', or '''"Benevolence"'''. The other four qualities in the arsenal are: Truth ([[Sat (Sikhism)|Sat]]), Contentment ([[Santokh]]), Compassion ([[Daya (Sikhism)|Daya]]) and Love ([[Pyaar]]). |
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| The importance given to Humility in [[Sikhism]] can be seen from the following [[Shabda|Shabad]]s from [[Guru Granth Sahib]]:
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| * The fruit of humility is intuitive peace and pleasure. My True Guru has given me this gift. ((1)(Pause)) ([[Guru Granth Sahib]] Page 235 line 10264)
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| * The God-conscious being shall never perish. The God-conscious being is steeped in humility. ([[Guru Granth Sahib]] Page 273 line 12219)
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| * First, is the Lord's Praise; second, contentment; third, humility, and fourth, giving to charities. Fifth is to hold one's desires in restraint. These are the five most sublime daily prayers. ([[Guru Granth Sahib]] Page 1084 line 46506)
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| * Lacking truth and humility, they shall not be appreciated in the world hereafter. ([[Guru Granth Sahib]] Page 1245 line 53551)
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| * Humility is the word, forgiveness is the virtue, and sweet speech is the magic mantra.
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| Wear these three robes, O sister, and you will captivate your Husband Lord. ((127)) ([[Guru Granth Sahib]] Page 1384 line 59047)
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| * The armor of self-restraint, truth, contentment and humility can never be pierced. ([[Guru Granth Sahib]] Page 1397 line 59445)
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| * He chants and meditates, and practices austerity and good deeds. He keeps to the Dharma, with faith, humility and contentment. ([[Guru Granth Sahib]] Page 1411 line 59901)
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| And if you do not practise humility, truth, abstinence or self-discipline then what is in store for you:
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| * You do not practice truth, abstinence, self-discipline or humility; the ghost within your skeleton has turned to dry wood…..
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| When the Messenger of Death grabs you by your hair, you will be punished. You are unconscious, and have fallen into Death's mouth. ((3)) ([[Guru Granth Sahib]] Page 906 line 38915)
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