Editing Monasticism (section)

==Sikhism==

While [[Sikhism]] treats [[Kaam|lust]] as a sin, it at the same time points out that man must share the moral responsibility by leading the life of a householder. According to [[Sikhism]], being God-centred while being a householder is better than being an ascetic. According to Sikhism, ascetics are not on the right path.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gqIbJz7vMn0C&pg=PA22 | title=The Encyclopedia of Sikhism (over 1000 Entries) | publisher=Hemkunt Press | last=Singha | first=H.S. | year=2000 | page=22 | isbn=978-81-7010-301-1}}</ref> When [[Guru Nanak]] visited [[Nanakmatta|Gorakhmata]], he discussed the true meaning of asceticism with some yogis.<ref name=pruthi>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KxndvJs3wUkC&pg=PA55 | title=Sikhism and Indian Civilization | publisher=Discovery Publishing House | last=Pruthi | first=Raj | year=2004 | page=55 | isbn=978-81-7141-879-4}}</ref>

{{Blockquote|<poem>Asceticism doesn't lie in ascetic robes, or in walking staff, nor in the ashes. Asceticism doesn't lie in the earring, nor in the shaven head, nor blowing a conch. Asceticism lies in remaining pure amidst impurities. Asceticism doesn't lie in mere words; He is an ascetic who treats everyone alike. Asceticism doesn't lie in visiting burial places, It lies not in wandering about, nor in bathing at places of pilgrimage. Asceticism is to remain pure amidst impurities.</poem>|Guru Nanak<ref name=pruthi/>}}