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E go is a chronic disease, but it contains its own cure as well


Sikhism quote 7046 |  ANG 466 SGGSJi  

Pride or ego is an obstacle to achieving spiritual bliss. Guru Nanak Dev Ji calls ego a disease. A disease which can be eradicated by meditation and remembrance of Waheguru: the True Guru. Do not let this disease take over, pray and meditate daily




W hile rising up, and while lying down in sleep, the Lord is always with you, watching over you Remembering Him in meditation, the fear of Death departs.


Sikhism quote 7047 |  ANG 196 SGGSJi  

The True Lord is everywhere. He is with all of us no matter what we are doing or where we are. Many fear death and are afraid of what happens when death approaches. Guru Arjan Dev Ji says when one meditates, then the fear of death departs




P eople continue wandering through the cycle of 8.4 million incarnations; without the True Guru, liberation is not obtained Reading and studying, the Pandits and the silent sages have grown weary, but attached to the love of duality, they have lost their honor The True Guru teaches the Word of the Shabad; without the True One, there is no other at all


Sikhism quote 7048 |  ANG 70 SGGSJi  

One who has a Guru (a spiritual teacher) can be guided to be taken out of the cycle of reincarnation. The 8.4 million life forms can take many births and rebirths. When one is with a Guru and follows the Gurus teachings then there is a chance that one will get out of the cycle of reincarnation




T he filth of countless incarnations sticks to this mind; it has become pitch black The oily rag cannot be cleaned by merely washing it, even if it is washed a hundred times By Guru’s Grace, one remains dead while yet alive; his intellect is transformed, and he becomes detached from the world O Nanak, no filth sticks to him, and he does not fall into the womb again


Sikhism quote 7049 |  ANG 651 SGGSJi  

Guru Amar Das Ji the third Guru reminds us that this mind is filthy due to the many wrong doings in the previous lives. When one attaches himself to Waheguru: the True Lord then only can one wash off the filth. When one is attached to Him then pain and joy are the same and one is able to connect with Him and is saved from reincarnation




C hant Waaho! Waaho! to the Lord, who is True, profound and unfathomable Chant Waaho! Waaho! to the Lord, who is the giver of virtue, intelligence and patience Chant Waaho! Waaho! to the Lord, who is permeating and pervading in all Chant Waaho! Waaho! to the Lord, who is the Giver of sustenance to all O Nanak, Waaho! Waaho! - praise the One Lord, revealed by the True Guru


Sikhism quote 7050 |  ANG 514 SGGSJi  

Praise Waheguru: the One True Lord for all that one has. He provides for all: small, large, in water, in the air, on the land and in the soil. He will be revealed only through a Guru (a spiritual teacher). Only when one follows the Guru’s teachings and praises the True Lord will He be revealed




T he Guru has given me the Mantra of the Name of the Lord My worries are forgotten, and my anxiety is gone


Sikhism quote 7051 |  ANG 190 SGGSJi  

Guru Arjan Dev Ji the fifth Guru says that the devotee has been given the mantra. This mantra (simran) is repeatedly reciting God’s name. He has many names and one is Waheguru: the True Lord. When simran becomes part of one’s life then worries are forgotten and anxiety is gone. Remember Him daily and be in bliss




M illions of sins are wiped away by the dust of the feet of the Saints By the Grace of the Saints, one is released from birth and death


Sikhism quote 7052 |  ANG 188 – 189 SGGSJi  

Keeping company of the Holy helps with spiritual enlightenment. When one is in the company of the saints, good virtues are attained and reincarnation is eliminated




I n the Society of the Saints, egotism is shed and the One Lord is seen everywhere


Sikhism quote 7053 |  ANG 189 SGGSJi  

Guru Arjan Dev Ji the fifth Guru reminds us again that when in the company of the Holy, one is not egotistical. One becomes humble and starts to see the True Lord everywhere in His creation




T he only thing which is pleasing, O Nanak, is that which inspires one to meditate on the Name of the Master


Sikhism quote 7054 |  ANG 319 SGGSJi  

One is surrounded by many pleasing and immoral things. Guru Arjan Dev Ji the fifth Guru tells us that these will only last for a moment. The only thing that should be pleasing to the mind is what inspires one to meditate and remember the True Lord




C hant and meditate on the Guru, the Guru, O my friend Your face shall be radiant in the Court of the Lord.


Sikhism quote 7055 |  ANG 190 SGGSJi  

When one remembers Waheguru: the True Lord through chanting and meditating, the True Lord is pleased with them. Guru Arjan Dev Ji says that their faces will be radiant in the Court of the Lord. Make meditation and prayers part of your daily routine and be accepted by the True Lord




O my mind, the world comes and goes in birth and death; only the True Name shall emancipate you in the end


Sikhism quote 7056 |  ANG 571 SGGSJi  

Guru Amar Das Ji the third Guru says that one should memorise that the world comes and goes bound by reincarnation. The only thing that one takes with them after death is the Naam: meditations on Waheguru: the True Lord. Remember Him daily in prayers and meditation




S eeing that this world on fire, I have hurried to the Sanctuary of the Lord I offer my prayer to the Perfect Guru: please save me, and bless me with Your glorious greatness


Sikhism quote 7057 |  ANG 571 SGGSJi  

All around us are engaged in duality and want more and more. Materialistic things are more important and the giver of life is forgotten. So as this world is burning in the fire of ego and possession seek the Sanctuary of the Lord. He will save you and bless you with santokh (to be content)




I n the True Court, he is forever True; with love, he chants the True Word of the Shabad


Sikhism quote 7058 |  ANG 571 SGGSJi  

When one is in the company of the Holy and the Truthful people one chants the True Word of the Shabaad (Text from the Holy scriptures) enhancing their spiritual intellect. One should keep company of the Holy and chant shabads whenever one can




R enounce your cleverness, and your cunning tricks Seek the Support of the Perfect Guru


Sikhism quote 7059 |  ANG 190 SGGSJi  

Man uses cunningness and cleverness to achieve self praise. Guru Arjan Dev Ji says to renounce these and seek the support of Waheguru: the Perfect Guru to guide one to success through a truthful and honest living




H ow can Your Creative Potency be described?


Sikhism quote 7060 |  ANG 3 SGGSJi  

Here Guru Nanak Dev Ji reiterates his message that the creative force of the Devine is beyond human comprehension. He alone knows what is best for us. One should accept what He does and forever be in His awe




S ing the Praises of God, O Saints, O friends, with total concentration and one-pointedness of mind


Sikhism quote 7061 |  ANG 295 SGGSJi  

When one sits in the company of the Saadh Sanghat (company of the Holy) and sings the praises of The True Lord, one should sit with full attention and in a one-pointed mind. One must concentrate on the True Lord and not let the mind wander around. In order to have a one-pointed mind one should start by getting up early, bathing and sitting in meditation remembering the True Lord




O ne who eradicates cruelty from within his own mind looks upon all the world as his friend


Sikhism quote 7062 |  ANG 266 SGGSJi  

When one criticises someone, they forget that they may have the same evil or wrong in themselves. Negative criticism is destructive and harmful. One should endeavour to cleanse oneself and remove the cruelty from within and look at others as friends




T his human body has been given to you This is your chance to meet the Lord of the Universe Nothing else will work Join the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy; vibrate and meditate on the Jewel of the Naam


Sikhism quote 7063 |  ANG 12 SGGSJi  

Guru Arjan Dev Ji the fifth Guru tells us that we have been given a human body and now is the chance to meet the True Lord. We can do all sorts of things but the only way is in the company of the Saadh Sanghat (the true Holy people) when one prays and meditated on His Naam. Keep company of the Saadh Sanghat and achieve what you are here for




T he world is being consumed by this hidden fire, but Maya does not cling to the Lord’s devotees


Sikhism quote 7064 |  ANG 673 SGGSJi  

One should realise that materialistic things are not capable of giving complete satisfaction. Materialism has become the root cause of almost every person’s inward unhappiness. However, in contrast, remembering the True Lord through meditation of singing His praises will take one towards perfections and attaining fulfilment. Do not get side tracked in maya remember Him and the materialistic things will not bother you




I n the realm of humility, the Word is Beauty Forms of incomparable beauty are fashioned there


Sikhism quote 7065 |  ANG 8 SGGSJi  

Guru Nanak Dev Ji the first Guru describes the realm of humility through spiritual effort. With meditation the singing of His praises and repeating Waheguru: the True Lord, the mind can be moulded. This is where the mind can be moulded to reflect His beauty




D o only that, by which no filth or pollution shall stick to you Let your mind remain awake and aware, singing the Kirtan of the Lord’s Praises.


Sikhism quote 7066 |  ANG 199 SGGSJi  

At all times remember that Waheguru: the True God sees everything. All of one’s actions should be of good deeds and thoughts. Join the company of the Holy and sing the praises of the True God so one’s mind remains awake and aware




T hat body is said to be pure, in which the True Name abides One whose body is imbued with the Fear of the True One, and whose tongue savors Truthfulness is brought to ecstasy by the True Lord’s Glance of Grace. That person does not have to go through the fire of the womb again


Sikhism quote 7067 |  ANG 19 SGGSJi  

One who follows Waheguru’s: the True God’s instructions; practices truthfulness and performs good deeds will be noticed by the True God. That way one does not enter the cycle of rebirth. Follow Guru Ji’s instructions and one is saved from reincarnation




S erving the True Guru brings a deep and profound peace, and one’s desires are fulfilled Abstinence, truthfulness and self-discipline are obtained, and the body is purified; the Lord, Har, Har, comes to dwell within the mind Such a person remains blissful forever, day and night. Meeting the Beloved, peace is found


Sikhism quote 7068 |  ANG 31 SGGSJi  

In order to attain bliss one should serve their Guru (Spiritual teacher). In doing so one is at peace and one’s desires are fulfilled. Remember Har - The True God and He will come and dwell within you. Eternal peace will be found




A s you plant, so shall you harvest. Without virtue, this human life passes away in vain


Sikhism quote 7069 |  ANG 56 SGGSJi  

Another reminder by Guru Nanak Dev Ji the first Guru that what deeds one does will be recorded. These deeds will dictate what will happen in the future. One should perform good deeds and truthful acts so that if reincarnated then these are taken into account and life will be enhanced




R enouncing wrongful actions, following the Guru’s teachings, you shall be absorbed into the Perfect One


Sikhism quote 7070 |  ANG 56 SGGSJi  

One should perform good deeds and lead a life of truthfulness then only will one merge into the Perfect One



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