Five thieves
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In Sikhism, the Five Thieves (Punjabi: ਪੰਜ ਚੋਰ, pronunciation: [pand͡ʒ t͡ʃoɝ]), also called the five evils or the five vices (Punjabi: ਪੰਜ ਬੁਰਾਈਆਂ paja burā'ī'āṁ),[1] are the five major weaknesses of the human personality at variance with its spiritual essence, and are known as "thieves" because they steal a person's inherent common sense. These five thieves are kaam (lust), krodh (wrath), lobh (greed), moh (attachment) and ahankar (ego or excessive pride).[2][better source needed]
See also
- Six Enemies (Hinduism)
- Kashaya (Jainism)
- Kleshas (Buddhism)
- Five hindrances (Buddhism)
- Seven deadly sins
References
- ^ "BBC - Religions - Sikhism: Sikh Beliefs". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
- ^ Izzo, John B. (2017). The Five Thieves of Happiness. Oakland, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers. p. 7. ISBN 9781626569348.
Further reading
- Sher Singh, The Philosophy of Sikhism. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee
- Nirbhai Singh, Philosophy of Sikhism. Delhi: Atlantic Publishers & Distri, 1990
- Nripinder Singh, The Sikh Moral Tradition. Delhi: Manohar, 1990
- Teja Singh, Essays in Sikhism. Lahore: Sikh University Press, 1944
- Wazir Singh, Philosophy of Sikh Religion. Delhi: Ess Ess Publications, 1981
- Avtar Singh, Ethics of the Sikhs. Patiala: Punjabi University, 1970
