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2 unusual facts about Five Thieves


Five Thieves

Thus, a belief that the numeral five is significant, according to the Sikh theology, would be to become ensnared by the five evils themselves (specifically attachment — an inability to seek the truth because of ones belief in illusory constructs).

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The group of five evils comprises Kam (lust), Krodh (rage), Lobh (greed), Moh (attachment) and Ahankar (ego) in Sanskrit; translated into English these words mean lust/addiction, wrath/rage/anger, materialistic greed, attachment/worldly infatuation and ego/pride respectively.



see also

Benten Kozō

The play centers on a band of five thieves, based on real thieves and criminals of Edo period Osaka: Karigane Bunshichi, An no Heibei, Gokuin Sen'emon, Kaminari Shōkurō and Hotei Ichiemon.