In Sikhism, the Five virtues are fundamental qualities which one should develop in order to reach, or to reunite or merge with God.[1] The Sikh Gurus taught that these positive human qualities were (truth), (compassion), (contentment), (humility), and (love).
See main article: articles. is the virtue of truthful living, which means practising "righteousness, honesty, justice, impartiality and fair play."[2]
See main article: articles and Santokh., or contentment, is freedom "from ambition, envy, greed and jealousy. Without contentment, it is impossible to acquire peace of mind."
See main article: articles and Daya (Sikhism). The exercise of, or compassion, involves "considering another's difficulty or sorrow as one's own and helping to relieve it as far as possible. Compassion also includes the overlooking of imperfections and mistakes of others, for to err is human."
See main article: articles and Nimrata., translated as "humility", "benevolence", or "humbleness", is the fourth virtue.
See main article: articles and Pyaar. requires Sikhs to be filled with the love of God.