nimrata

{{Short description|Sikh virtue of humility or benevolence}}

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{{transliteration|pa|Nimrata}} (Gurmukhi: {{lang|pa|ਨਿਮਰਤਾ}} {{transliteration|pa|nimaratā}}) is an important virtue that is vigorously promoted by Gurbani and Sikh history. It is alternatively known as {{transliteration|pa|Gareebi}}.{{Cite book |last=Sandhu |first=Gian Singh |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YIa2EAAAQBAJ&pg=PT28 |title=Who Are the Sikhs? An Exploration of the Beliefs, Practices, & Traditions of the Sikh People |date=2023 |publisher=Archway Publishing |isbn=978-1-6657-3953-5 |chapter=I.2.5. What are Sikh virtues? |oclc=1376370414 |quote=Virtues are characteristics or capabilities attained that impact how we act. The Sikh religion identifies five virtues or qualities for a Sikh: compassion ({{transliteration|pa|daiya}}); truth ({{transliteration|pa|satt}}); contentment ({{transliteration|pa|santokh}}); humility ({{transliteration|pa|nimrata}} or {{transliteration|pa|gareebi}}); and love ({{transliteration|pa|pyaar}}). These are deemed fundamental to human development, ethical living, and transcendence.… {{transliteration|pa|Nimrata}} or {{transliteration|pa|Gareebi}} refers to “humility" or "humbleness." Guru Arjan says, ‘The Divine-conscious being is steeped in humility. They take delight in benevolence and serving others.’}} The literal translation of this Punjabi word is "Humility", or "Benevolence". The other four virtues are: Truth ({{transliteration|pa|Sat}}), Contentment ({{transliteration|pa|Santokh}}), Compassion ({{transliteration|pa|Daya}}) and Love ({{transliteration|pa|Pyaar}}).{{r|Sandhu}}