In Sikhism, the Five Thieves (, pronunciation: ), also called the five evils or the five vices (Punjabi: ਪੰਜ ਬੁਰਾਈਆਂ paja burā'ī'āṁ), are the five major weaknesses of the human personality at variance with its spiritual essence, and are known as "thieves" because they steal a person's inherent common sense. These five thieves are kaam (lust), krodh (wrath), lobh (greed), moh (attachment) and ahankar (ego or excessive pride).
See also Six Enemies (Hinduism) Kashaya (Jainism) Kleshas (Buddhism) Five hindrances (Buddhism) Seven deadly sins Three poisons
References
Further reading Sher Singh, The Philosophy of Sikhism. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Nirbhai Singh, Philosophy of Sikhism. Delhi: Atlantic Publishers & Distri, 1990 Nripinder Singh, The Sikh Moral Tradition. Delhi: Manohar, 1990 Teja Singh, Essays in Sikhism. Lahore: Sikh University Press, 1944 Wazir Singh, Philosophy of Sikh Religion. Delhi: Ess Ess Publications, 1981 Avtar Singh, Ethics of the Sikhs. Patiala: Punjabi University, 1970