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This is the 13th article in the series „Khalsa Mero Roop Hai Khaas Issue No : 40
(Who is a Khalsa?)‟, started in Apr 2008.
Sep/Oct
Lobh (Greed), Moh (Emotional Attachment), and 2009
Hankaar (Egoism) Inside this issue :
Jaswant Singh
Lobh – Greed 2 Mighty Khalsa
The human being is afflicted with various desires, expectations, and cravings in his mind. Out of these Sikhi for Toddlers
ardent desires is born Lobh (greed). Greed, in psychology, is an excessive desire to acquire or possess Article from 1st Page
more than what one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealth. Generally, it is con-
sidered as an excessive or rapacious desire and pursuit of money, wealth or power. The most common 3 New Sikhi Classes
explanation is that the greedy person values money or possessions more than anything else.
4 Parkash Divas of Sri
Guru Granth Sahib Ji
Describing greed and its effect on human beings, Sri Guru Granth Sahib describes:
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‘O greed! Even the great cling to you, and behave abnormally engrossed in the waves of avarice. The
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people run around wildly, wavering unsteadily. You have no respect even for friends, ideals, relations,
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or parents. You make them to do what they should not do, to eat what they should not eat, and to per-
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form what they should not perform. 1
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Greed makes a man crazy. Exposing the craziness of a greedy person it is described in Gurbani, 5 Education Classes
‘as a mad dog runs around in all directions, a greedy person doesn’t understand, he consumes every- Recognising our
thing, edible and non-edible alike. Do not trust a greedy person, if you can avoid doing so. Eventually Graduating Sikhs
he will lead you there, where no one will be able to save you.2
‘The world is burning in the fire of desire. There is greed, arrogance and a lot of ego. 3 6 Birthday Celebration of
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Desire, born out of spiritual ignorance, burns this body. He alone puts this fire out, who lives by the Sri Guru Har Krishan
Guru's Word.4 Sahib Ji
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an extent but greed can never be.
‘Earning a thousand, one runs after a hundred thousand. Satisfaction is not obtained by chasing after 7 Highlights of
Maya. One may enjoy all sorts of worldly pleasures, but one is still not satisfied, and indulges more Bhai Maharaj Singh Ji
and more, and wears himself out.5 celebrations
This view has been corroborated by studies in the field of happiness economics, which confirm that 8 Programmes
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through worldly comforts, go in vain.’6
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Hankaar – Pride (Ego)
Hankaar (Pride, Ego), the fifth vice, is considered the original and most serious of all vices, and indeed the ulti-
mate source from which the others arise. It is identified as a desire to be more important or attractive than oth-
ers, failing to acknowledge the good work of others, or excessive love of oneself. In Sri Guru Granth Sahib,
Hankaar (Pride, Ego) is described as, ‘the corrupter of the soul and the root cause of suffering. It spreads out
such illusions that people forsake friends, and befriend enemies. 10
All vices are actually mental disorders and harmful for the man. But, „egotism is the worst disease in this world’.
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The one who is afflicted with this terrible ailment suffers throughout life. Therefore, ‘he is brave and a true war-
rior, who subdues his vicious ego from within. 12
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‘He is pure, who conquers his egotism and removes his vices. Such a person liberates him-
self, and all his genera- tions as well. 13
Finally, we arrive at the conclusion that „the vices, cruelty, attachment, greed and anger are like rivers of
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fire. Those who fall into them burn themselves and suffer; one is only saved by holding tight to good deeds.
In the coming article, we will discuss „How to control these vices‟?
References:
1. hy loBw lµpt sMg isrmorh Aink lhrI klolqy ] DwvMq jIAw bhu pRkwrM Aink BWiq bhu folqy ]
nc imqRM nc iestM nc bwDv nc mwq ipqw qv ljXw ] AkrxM kroiq AKwid´ Kwd´M Aswj´M swij smjXw ] (1358)
2. ijau kUkru hrkwieAw DwvY dh ids jwie ] loBI jMqu n jwxeI BKu ABKu sB Kwie ] (50)
loBI kw vyswhu n kIjY jy kw pwir vswie ] AMiq kwil iqQY DuhY ijQY hQu n pwie ] (1417)
3. iqsnw Agin jlY sMswrw ] loBu AiBmwnu bhuqu AhMkwrw ] (120)
4. AigAwnu iqRsnw iesu qnih jlwey ] iqs dI bUJY ij gur sbdu kmwey ] (1067)
5. shs Kty lK kau auiT DwvY ] iqRpiq n AwvY mwieAw pwCY pwvY ] Aink Bog ibiKAw ky krY ] nh iqRpqwvY Kip Kip mrY ] (278)
6. ibnw sMqoK nhI koaU rwjY ] supn mnorQ ibRQy sB kwjY ] (279)
7. hy Aijq sUr sMgRwmM Aiq blnw bhu mrdnh ] gx gMDrb dyv mwnuKM psu pMKI ibmohnh ] (165)
8. eyqu moih fUbw sMswru ] gurmuiK koeI auqrY pwir ]3] (356)
9. mwieAw moih nit bwjI pweI ] mnmuK AMD rhy lptweI ] gurmuiK Ailpq rhy ilv lweI ]5] (230)
10. hy jnm mrx mUlµ AhMkwrM pwpwqmw ] imqRM qjMiq sqRM idRVMiq Aink mwXw ibsqIrnh ] (1358)
11. haumY rogu vfw sMswir ] (1278)
12. nwnk so sUrw vrIAwmu ijin ivchu dustu AhMkrxu mwirAw ] (86)
13 so jnu swcw ij haumY mwrY ] gur kY sbid pMc sMGwrY ] Awip qrY sgly kul qwrY ]4] (230)
14. hMsu hyqu loBu kopu cwry ndIAw Aig ] pvih dJih nwnkw qrIAY krmI lig ]2] (147)
Page 3 Central Sikh Gurdwara Board Highlights
A short course to comprehend the spiritual significance of Barah Maha, the compositions of First and Fifth
Guru, normally read every month on Sangraand
Guru Arjan Sahib, the fifth Guru, compiled the sacred Scripture of the Sikhs in 1604.
After its completion, the Pothi Sahib (Sacred Book) was installed in Darbar Sahib
(Golden Temple) Amritsar, on 1 Sep 1604. Baba Buddha Ji, a
devoted Sikh, opened it and read the first Hukam (the hymn after
the opening). This day is celebrated as the First Parkash Divas of
the Sri Guru Granth Sahib is celebrated every year on 1 sept.
Come and Join the congregation on this Historical Day and receive Guru’s blessings!
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Ladies Bhangra
By Shere Punjab Bhangra
Channel your energy right into the heart of Punjabi
heritage & culture, in a fun & energetic setting
Tuesday @ 11 am, starting 29 Sep or Thursday @ 7.30 pm, starting 1st October
Venue: Sikh Centre, Level 5 Multi Purpose Hall, Fee: $ 40 Per Month
Visit to Mei Ling Street Home The Home has 80 senior citi-
zens and is managed by the Lion Befrienders. Gurdwara Silat Road and
Sikh Centre jointly organised the visit on 12 July from 10 am to 1 pm to
promote bonding of our younger generations, parents with the seniors.
Various activities which involved the seniors were organized. They danced
to the Bhangra music and had a good time.
Blood Donation
A blood donation drive was done in SRST temple car park in support of
the National Blood Programme. Members of the congregation at the tem-
ple donated blood. The Donor Manager, Edward
Lin, of the Red
Cross was most
happy with the
donation drive
and indicated his
willingness to as-
sist in the publicity
and promotion
strategies which
will help to heighten awareness of our blood drive.
Gurdwara, Silat Road donors thanks all for their commitment and support.
Children enjoying themselves
Children’s Party After Kirtan & Paath in the Darbar Sahib, children went to the Auditorium for Bhai Maha-
raj Singh Ji‟s Children Party. They played games and it was really fun to watch them. After the games they had a
“treasure hunt” and the party ended with a Simran Session and sumptuous dinner.
This year the element of “Care & Share” was added to the event and it helped
to raise $5,000 for the beneficiaries of the Sikh Welfare Council Ration Programme.