Chardi kala

Sikh term for aspiring to maintain a mental state of eternal optimism

In Sikhism, Chardi Kala or Charhdi Kala, is the Punjabi term for aspiring to maintain a mental state of eternal resilience, optimism and joy; an acceptance that life ebbs and flows with hardship and to rise above that adversity. Sikhs are ideally expected to be in this positive state of mind as a sign of their contentment with the will of God, even during times of suffering.

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