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Contentment is another very important virtue in Sikhism. Instead of constantly thinking of how to satisfy personal desires, Sikhs try to accept the circumstances of their lives and concentrate on acting in accordance with God’s Will/Hukam. They try to remember that all aspects of life are a result of God’s Will/Hukam. Contentment leads to freedom from care, fear and worry. It is a very important divine quality; it is a deep godly priceless jewel, which is acquired by those souls who move on the path of Sach Khand. The Harimandir Sāhib, known popularly as the Golden Temple, is a sacred shrine for Sikhs Sikhism (IPA: or ; Punjabi: , , IPA: ) is a major religion that found its genesis in sixteenth century Northern India with the teachings of Nānak and nine successive human Gurus. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Sach Khand alternatively spelt Sac Khand is the Sikh concept of Salvation or Liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth in Samsara. ...

When all the desires vanish the state of contentment is reached, the state of "Sat Santokh" is acquired. Desires are the reason for our sorrows and pains; its a such for an escape from these sorrows and pains. Fulfilling desires the person gets momentary happiness; unfulfilled desires bring disappointment. A continuous string of disappointments leads to depression and to mental and physical sicknesses.

Desires lead to mental and physical distortion of the mind; whereas contentment brings peace and calmness to the mind. This state of calmness and fulfilment brings us closer to the Almighty, because where there is complete peace in the mental state of the person, the mind can focus on the ultimate reality, the Akal Purakh.

Gurbani

• Dharma (religion) is the son of compassion;

Dhoul Dharam da-i-aa kaa poot.

Contentment patiently holds the earth in its place.
santokh thaap rakhi-aa jin soot. (SGGS Page 3 line 73) Guru Granth Sahib (Granth is Punjabi for book, Sahib is Hindi meaning master, from Arabic, meaning companion, friend, owner, or master) or Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji or SGGS for short, is more than a holy book of the Sikhs. ...

• Practice truth, contentment and kindness; this is the most excellent way of life.

sat santokh da-i-aa kamaavai ayh karnee saar. (SGGS Page 51 line 2072) Guru Granth Sahib (Granth is Punjabi for book, Sahib is Hindi meaning master, from Arabic, meaning companion, friend, owner, or master) or Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji or SGGS for short, is more than a holy book of the Sikhs. ...

• Truth, contentment and intuitive peace and poise are obtained from the Bani, the Word of the Perfect Guru. ((3))

sach santokh sahj sukh banee pooray gur tay paavni-aa. ((3)) (SGGS Page 115 line 4670) Guru Granth Sahib (Granth is Punjabi for book, Sahib is Hindi meaning master, from Arabic, meaning companion, friend, owner, or master) or Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji or SGGS for short, is more than a holy book of the Sikhs. ...

Reference

• Sri Guru Granth Sahib