Daya (Sikhism)
( or , pronunciation: , meaning compassion) is a fundamental teaching of the Sikh religion and teachings. The other four fundamental qualities are truth (), contentment (), humility () and love (). These five qualities are essential to a Sikh and it is their duty to meditate and recite the Gurbani so that these virtues become a part of their mind. The importance of  can be seen from the following Shabads from Guru Granth Sahib:

 says to not ignore tragedies that take place in the world but to face them head-on and do whatever is possible within one's means. As a Sikh one must feel the pain and suffering of other people involved in any tragedy. References

Bibliography 

 Concepts In Sikhism - Edited by Dr. Surinder Singh Sodhi

Above adapted from article By J. S. Neki 

Sikh terminology