Dasvand
(दसवंध)Literal Meaning
One-tenth share
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
From 'das' (ten) and 'vand' (share); Sikhs set aside a tenth of their earnings for charity and communal service.
Spiritual Insight & Context
It is the practical form of Guru Nanak's 'vand chakko' principle, turning charity into a heartfelt, ongoing duty of sharing.