Guru Granth Sahib on humility
ਮਿਠਤੁ ਨੀਵੀ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਗੁਣ ਚੰਗਿਆਈਆ ਤਤੁ ॥ Humility, O Nanak, is the the essence of all virtues, the root of all goodness and virtues. - Guru Nanak Sahib in Sri Guru Granth Sahib (470)
Humility is the most important virtue in Sikhi. According to which we all have to bow in humility before God. Humility or Nimrata, in Punjabi are closely related words. Nimrata is a virtue that is vigorously promoted by Gurbani. The literal translation of this Punjabi word is "Humility", "Benevolence" or "Humbleness." Someone whose mind is not poisoned by the thought that he or she is better or more important than others.
This is a very important quality for all humans to nurture and one that is an essential part of a Sikh's Mind Set and must accompany the Sikh at all times. The other four qualities in the arsenal are: Truth (Sat), Contentment (Santokh), Compassion (Daya) and Love (Pyar). These five qualities are essential to a Sikh and it is their duty to meditate and recite Gurbani so that these virtues become a part of their personality.
Bani of Guru Nanak[edit | edit source]
What Gurbani tells us[edit | edit source]
"The fruit of humility is intuitive peace and pleasure. With Humility they continue to meditate on the Lord, the Treasure of excellence. The God-conscious being is steeped in humility. One whose heart is mercifully blessed with abiding humility. Sikhism deal Humility as begging bowl before the god," Guru Nanak, First Guru Of Sikhism said,
- There are many more aspects covered in the Guru Granth Sahib on Humility which the Sikh Gurus brought to the world. Study these at this link: All the lines with the word Humility