kiral karna

Sikh term for honest and appropriate work. All Sikhs are expected to work to keep themselves; it is regarded as dishonourable to beg or live off the earnings of others. This applies equally to Sikhs who want to concentrate on devotion to prayer and religious study. Sikhs also regard the right use of money earned as important. Money is used to provide for a person's basic needs and helping others; no value is seen in aiming to become rich. Sikhs are expected to give a tenth of their earnings to help others. This tradition is particularly important in countries where there is no welfare state to support the people's needs for medical care, education, and housing.