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Sikhism

In Sikhism, there is a principle that points to the The philosophy of Sufficiency Economy demands
virtue of ‘sufficiency’ as important to good morality. The mind that the social awareness of human dignity. This concept is coherent
understands sufficiency is truly the mind with freedom, and steps with Sikhism belief in social equality regardless of gender, status,
away from desire, jealousy and all greed that will take away one’s nationality, religious, or the looking, as stated in a teaching; “All
peace. “Greed,” by Sikh definition, is the desire to be overly rich, human are honorable as they are men of God.”
especially by way of corrupting or cheating, and is considered as
It can be said that teaching of Sikhism is coherent with
one of the five serious sins. The most important fact is that the desire
His Majesty the King's philosophy of Sufficiency Economy, both
for excessive wealth is the beginning of an everlasting greed that
in term of concept and the way of practice. They are all beneficial
leads to even more evil use of money. Man can only have control
when being applied to daily life under the globalization.
of his greed by holding onto the principle of sufficiency or having
reasonable contentment with what he/she already has.

Sikhism philosophy encourage the virtues for layman
heading for good household life. Sikhism emphasizes that a layman
shall pursue his occupation with perseverance, morality, and balance.
One shall keep balance on their working and on money spending,
overcome difficulties wisely without giving up, and be responsible
for society and for the religion, as mentioned in the Guru Granth
Sahib, the central religious scripture of Sikhism, regarded by Sikhs
as the eternal living Guru ;

The flour, intended to be for sales, has fallen
into the mud; nothing has come into my hands. That
which was eaten while it was being ground -- that
alone is only of any use. With your hands and feet,
do all your work, and be content with sufficiency.

From The Guru Granth Sahib page 1376

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