Five Evils

In Sikhism, the Five Thieves (Panj Dosh or Panj Vikar) 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 common sense. These five thieves are kaam (lust), krodh (rage), lobh (greed), moh (attachment) and ahankar (conceit).

It is the primary aim of the practising Sikh to subdue these five inner vices and render them inactive. The actions of one's mind should be above, beyond and without interference from these five inner evils. It is the Sikh's duty not to subject his life to these five lusts of the mind. To live a life in devotion to Waheguru in positive spirits (Charhdi Kala) and in His mercy (hukam). To remember God in Naam Japo, engaged in community service (Sewa) and to practice the Five Virtues. By taking these positive steps, the Five Evils are overcome and rendered ineffective. By adopting this daily routine and discipline the person's actions become pure (nirmal) and rewarding to the soul and the negativity of the person is removed.

Some Sikhs regard the number five as special because of its presence in earlier Indian mythology and philosophy. Examples include the five rivers of the Punjab; the five faces of Shiva; the five aggregates of human personality (panca-skandha) and five moral precepts (pancasila) analyzed by the Buddha; the five vows of Jainism (pancavrates); the five fires (pancagni) and five koshas (sheaths or wrappers) investing the self (pancakosah) spoken of by the Upanisads; the five abstentions (yamas) and five observations (niyamas) of Yoga; the five senses; the five gross and subtle elements (panca mahabhuta or panca tattva); the five Panj Pyare; and even the Five Ks in Sikhism.

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