What is the Sikh view of poverty?

Answer 1

A Sikh should perform Sewa (Selfless Service) wherever he/she can do it, donate Dasvandh (one tenth of what he/she earns). As for the view on poverty as, there are two things, first that together we can certainly solve it and also since Sikhism believes in Karma, the situations for each individual also depends on the actions (karma) he or she does.

Answer 2

there is nothing wrong about bieng wealthy in sikism. but one should not be greedy or egoistic. one should always help the poor and needy. the gurduwara is a place where the poor can eat in the sikh free comnal kitchens the langar. evey sik (in decent financial state) should give one tenth of his annual earning to charity. futhermore a sikh should always help the poor and needy.

Answer 3

Sikhism believes 1/10th of your earnings should be given to help the poor and needy. This is known as "Daswand".