Chardi Kala is an important expression used in Sikhism for a mind frame that a Sikh has to accept and practise. It loosely means a “positive, buoyant and optimistic” attitude to life and the future. Always strive to be – in "high spirits", "ever progressive", "always cheerful", etc are some other terms used to describe this phrase. The Golden Temple is the most important sacred shrine for Sikhs Sikhism is a religion that developed in an environment heavily influenced by conflict between the Hindu and Muslim religions. ... A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism, a religious faith originating in the Punjab. ...
Sikhism dictates that Sikhs believes in the Will of God and that God is without enemies and is always merciful. Hence acceptance of his Will is in the interest of and for the benefit of His Creation, even if at times one suffers severe hardship.
This attitude of "Chardi Kala" is to allow one to sail through the ups and downs of life with a minimum harmful impact to the individual.
To join and help others in their hour of need is part of this “Chardi Kala” spirit.
External links
Sikhe.com (http://www.sikhe.com/gsdno/articles/cornerroom/10252001_whenlifegivesyoualemon.htm), B Singh at pipex.com (http://www.bsingh.dsl.pipex.com/khalsa/mk/ck.htm)
ChardiKala is an important expression and a central concept used in Sikhism for a mind frame that a Sikh has to accept, acquire and practise.
ChardiKala, meaning "the positive attitude" is an equivalence of a mind that never despairs, never admits defeat and refuses to be crushed by adversities.
ChardiKala is the indicator of a Sikh's absolute faith in One Akal-Purakh.
Chardi Kalais an important expression used in Sikhism for a mind frame that a Sikh has to accept and practise.
ChardiKala indicates the elation or high spirits of Sikhism.
ChardiKala is the superior and glorious state of mind in which there is no fear, jealousy or enmity and there is a constant celestial bliss of self-dignity, self-abundance and grandeur of soul.