Self-Reliance
Every person should strive to support themselves through their own efforts rather than depending on others.
While Sikhism emphasizes community support, it also values self-reliance. Able-bodied individuals should work for their sustenance, preserving dignity and contributing to society.
Better to earn your own bread than to beg, even if begging is done in God's name.
This teaching discourages false renunciation and encourages active participation in society.
Sikh Tradition