Nimrata

Short description: Sikh virtue of humility or benevolence

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## Practice

During a langar meals; among Sikhs, they are expected to serve the meal with humility (Script error: The function "transl" does not exist.).[2][further explanation needed]

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sandhu, Gian Singh (2023). "I.2.5. What are Sikh virtues?". Who Are the Sikhs? An Exploration of the Beliefs, Practices, & Traditions of the Sikh People. Archway Publishing. ISBN 978-1-6657-3953-5. OCLC 1376370414. https://books.google.com/books?id=YIa2EAAAQBAJ&pg=PT28. "Virtues are characteristics or capabilities attained that impact how we act. The Sikh religion identifies five virtues or qualities for a Sikh: compassion (Script error: The function "transl" does not exist.); truth (Script error: The function "transl" does not exist.); contentment (Script error: The function "transl" does not exist.); humility (Script error: The function "transl" does not exist. or Script error: The function "transl" does not exist.); and love (Script error: The function "transl" does not exist.). These are deemed fundamental to human development, ethical living, and transcendence.… Script error: The function "transl" does not exist. or Script error: The function "transl" does not exist. refers to “humility" or "humbleness." Guru Arjan says, ‘The Divine-conscious being is steeped in humility. They take delight in benevolence and serving others.’"
2. ↑ Howard, Veena R. (2017). "Sangat and Pangat". Dharma—The Hindu, Jain, Buddhist and Sikh Traditions of India. Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 229. ISBN 9781786732125.

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