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A ll beings and creatures are His; He belongs to all So who can we call bad, since there is no other


Sikhism quote 6796 |  ANG 425 SGGSJi  

Waheguru: the One God is the creator and He resides in His creation. See Him in all. When one’s mind makes a judgement of a person, quickly switch the paradigm and see the doer within. One should face one’s challenges with a smile as He is the doer




I am not good; no one is bad Prays Guru Nanak, He alone saves us


Sikhism quote 6797 |  ANG 728 SGGSJi  

Remember that no one is bad and I am not good. We are all Waheguru’s creation and equal. One should be humble and when an argument erupts step back in humbleness. Life is not about winning, it is about giving. Recognise that one will be liberated when one practises humbleness and sincerity




T here is no high or low, no honour or dishonour The Lord is pervading and permeating all


Sikhism quote 6798 |  ANG 344 SGGSJi  

He the One God created all as His children. Who can be said to be high or low when He has made us all equal. He exists in all regardless of status, honour, etc. Treat every person as God’s child




H e Himself creates the Universe. He Himself contemplates it O Nanak, whom should we tell? The True Lord is permeating and pervading all


Sikhism quote 6799 |  ANG 1248 SGGSJi  

Waheguru: the True Lord created this universe and all that is in it. Remember that and know that He pervades in all His creation




F ire is contained in all firewood, and butter is contained in all milk God’s Light is contained in the high and the low; the Lord is in the hearts of all beings O Saints, He is pervading and permeating each and every heart The Perfect Lord is completely permeating everyone, everywhere; He is diffused in the water and the land


Sikhism quote 6800 |  ANG 617 SGGSJi  

One cannot see the fire in a piece of wood, nor can one see butter within milk. Just the same as Waheguru: the True Lord resides in His creation on land and in the water. He does not distinguish between His creation. If one wishes to see Him then one should worship Him and follow His teachings




F rom woman, man is born; within woman, man is conceived; to woman he is engaged and married Woman becomes his friend; through woman, the future generations come When his woman dies, he seeks another woman; to woman he is bound So why call her bad? From her, kings are born From woman, woman is born; without woman, there would be no one at all


Sikhism quote 6801 |  ANG 473 SGGSJi  

Guru Nanak Dev Ji advocated the equality of women. This was quite a fundamental view in the 15th century. In the above Shabaad Guru Ji makes it clear the importance of women and that there is equality of men and women. Guru Ji makes it clear the value of women and their role in the existence of mankind. One should think of women as equal to men




T hey are not said to be husband and wife, who merely sit together They alone are called husband and wife, who have one light in two bodies


Sikhism quote 6802 |  ANG 788 SGGSJi  

Guru Amar Das Ji the third Guru ad vocated the marriage of two equal partners. Two partners who shared the matrimonial commitment and fidelity. One should in a marriage treat each other as equal partners and equally share the responsibilities of a family




T he Beloved Himself enjoys every heart; He is contained within every woman and man


Sikhism quote 6803 |  ANG 605 SGGSJi  

Guru Ram Das Ji the fourth Guru says that He the True Lord is in every heart i.e. both men and women. The True Lord does not reside in just the male He is within both the genders. One should regard both men and women as equal as does the True Lord




F irst, Allah created the Light; then, by His Creative Power, He made all mortal beings From the One Light, the entire universe welled up. So who is good, and who is bad?


Sikhism quote 6804 |  ANG 1349 SGGSJi  

The One God is, was and forever shall be. Here Guru Ji tells us that He the One God created all mortal beings from the one light. He created the entire universe and we are all His children. We are all equal in His eyes. One should not consider anyone bad and others good




I n each and every heart, the Lord (the Lord of the forest) is permeating and pervading


Sikhism quote 6805 |  ANG 597 SGGSJi  

Waheguru: the True Lord resides in every heart. No matter if rich, poor, low caste, Sikh, Muslim, Christian, etc. One needs to remove greed and worldly pleasures from within in order to gain eternal peace and be one with Him. Remember Him no matter what one’s background




O son, why do you argue with your father? It is a sin to argue with the one who fathered you and raised you


Sikhism quote 6806 |  ANG 1200 SGGSJi  

Love of parents cannot be repaid in full. Loving parents and looking after them repays some of their love and efforts of raising their children. Disagreements / arguments happen due to the want of something or exercising power. Sometimes it can be due to ego of having something that is materialistic. Why forget that in an instant all will be left behind when one dies. Do not argue with parents instead listen and resolve the differences




S erve your respected mother and father daily Listen mate, never abandon them to perform meditation or perform any other penance as this is dharma (righteous path)


Sikhism quote 6807 |  Charitr 81 Sri Charitropakhyan  

Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji says it is the first and foremost duty of an offspring to serve their parents. It is the greatest deed possible for an individual to give up worldly possessions but even that is not equivalent to serving ones parents




W hen the people heard that Ram had returned, then all the people ran and fell at his feet; Ram met all of them Someone swung the fly-whisk; someone offered the betel; Ram fell at the feet of his mother and his mother hugged him


Sikhism quote 6808 |  Page 618 Line 8 Choubis Avtar  

Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji depicts a historical event of the return of Ram Chander Ji (the Prophet of Threta Age) to Ayuadhya after 14 years. Everyone was falling at Ram Chander Jis feet but he fell at his mother’s feet*. Guru Gobind Singh Ji emphasis that one can be the greatest and most respected person in the world, but a mother is greater still *Falling at the feet of someone or touching someone’s feet is an act of giving that person the utmost respect




O ne who does not show respect to the wishes of their parents will be punished


Sikhism quote 6809 | 

This is a strong message that one should respect the wishes of their parents and try and fulfil them the best they can




H e does not honor his ancestors while they are alive, but he holds feasts in their honor after they have died Tell me, how can his poor ancestors receive what the crows and the dogs have eaten up?


Sikhism quote 6810 |  ANG 332 SGGSJi  

How does offerings of feast and performing of rituals help parents who are now dead? What should have helped is that the children looked after their parents and grandparents when they were alive. Attending to their needs and making their lives as comfortable as possible would have meant a lot more than putting food out as offerings after they are dead. One should look after parents when the opportunity to do so is there




R enouncing the parents, the listener of Vedas cannot understand their mystery


Sikhism quote 6811 | 

How can one who has abandoned his / her parents, the parents who did all they could and scarificed a lot for him / her, be of such an intellect that he / she could understand the mystery of the Vedas (Spiritual literature considered to be not written by man). One must understand the responsibility of caring for parents to develop spiritual values




R epudiating the parents, meditation in the forest is similar to the wanderings at deserted places


Sikhism quote 6812 | 

If one has abandoned or rejected his / her parents and then claims to mediate in solitude that person cannot be seen as someone of spiritual value. Accepting the responsibilities of their family including parents and living the life of a householder is what is accepting to Waheguru: the True Lord




T he service and worship to the gods and goddesses are useless if one has renounced his parents


Sikhism quote 6813 | 

Where one has rejected his / her parents and then offers service to the deities is seen as of no use or value. Such service and prayers are futile. One must accept and perform their duties as a family member then only will the deities accept their services and prayers




C enter your awareness on seva -selfless service- and focus your consciousness on the Word of the Shabad Subduing your ego, you shall find a lasting peace, and your emotional attachment to Maya will be dispelled


Sikhism quote 6814 |  ANG 110 SGGSJi  

Doing seva - selfless service - the mind detaches itself from ego. Reading shabad (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji) focuses one’s mind on Waheguru. Together peace is obtained and Maya in the form of greed, jealously, ego, etc. starts to leave and one begins to attain peace




S erving the True Guru, egotistical pride departs, and the Lord of the Universe, the Treasure of Excellence, is obtained


Sikhism quote 6815 |  ANG 233 SGGSJi  

Serving the One God through prayer, selfless service at the Gurdwara (Sikh place of worship), serving others, etc attaches the mind to the One God, the creator of the Universe




T hose who serve the True Guru are very beautiful; they cast off the filth of selfishness and conceit Those who are attuned to the Shabad are immaculate and pure. They walk in harmony with the Will of the True Guru


Sikhism quote 6816 |  ANG 233 - 234 SGGSJi  

When in the service of the Guru one does not involve oneself in egocentricity and self pride. One becomes compassionate and God loving. One should be involved in serving others through voluntary work, through donations, etc. to benefit all of His creation not just mankind




O mind, serve the True Guru without hesitation Serving the True Guru, the Lord abides within the mind, and no trace of filth shall attach itself to you


Sikhism quote 6817 |  ANG 69 SGGSJi  

When one serves the True Guru their ego is conquered and the True Lord guides them with pure thoughts and truthfulness. Engage in selfless service and serve the True Guru, Waheguru




O ne who works for what he eats, and gives some of what he has Oh Nanak, he knows the path


Sikhism quote 6818 |  ANG 1245 SGGSJi  

One must earn one’s living by honest hard work and should also share these earnings with those less fortunate. One should work hard; work diligently and be a service to society and not a burden on society




W hatever God wills, that alone happens Without You, there is no other at all The humble being serves Him, and so all his works are perfectly successful


Sikhism quote 6819 |  ANG 736 SGGSJi  

Whatever happens in one’s life happens as Waheguru: the One God wants it to be. Doing truthful deeds and accepting His Hukum (command) makes one content. Remembering that He is the only Truthful One, serve Him and let one’s all honest deeds come to fruition




S ervice to the True Guru is immaculate and pure; those humble beings who are pure perform this service


Sikhism quote 6820 |  ANG 304 SGGSJi  

Whole heartedly serving the True Guru (spiritual teacher) can be done by those who truly love their Guru. Those who are pure and live the life of truth can be of service to their Guru. Lead a truthful life and be pure enough to serve the True Guru



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