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One of the central teachings in Sikhism signifies a really deep philosophy in just one word, Chardi Kala which literally translated means “high spirits”. The Sikh daily prayer ends with Nanak Naam Chardi Kala, teraa bhane sarbat da bhala. “Nanak, with Naam comes Chardi Kala and with your blessings, peace for everyone”. 

Sikhs consider Chardi Kala as the central attitude on how one should live their life. Chardi Kala, also meaning “the positive attitude” is an equivalence of a mind that never despairs, never admits defeat and refuses to be crushed by adversities. In Punjab and among some Sikhs in particular, if someone greets a person asking how they were doing the usual reply is “Chardi Kala wich hainji” or “In High Spirits of the Lord”.

All Sikh Gurus repeatedly emphasized in their teaching and Bani that one should always work towards Chardi Kala, be joyous and playful mood even in the time of adversity and despair. It translates into our language, culture, music and dance. We Sikhs are known for our upbeat Bhangra music world over and it is really popular in Bollywood movies.

The Sikh Gurus encourage us to be like children and remember always that we are all children in the metaphorical eyes of the divine, the one Universe. It is not just the Sikh Gurus but Masters or varied faiths and philosophies talk about it. Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children“. Swami Ramakrishna says, “Never get sad. Be happy and take care of your happiness. Jump in joy without worrying for the future. Why remain serious?”

 

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