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F areed, look upon pleasure and pain as the same; eradicate corruption from your heart Whatever pleases the Lord God is good; understand this, and you will reach His Court

quote 6875 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 1383 SGGSJi

Appreciate and be grateful in the Will of the One God, as all that is happening in the present, has happened in the past and will happen in the future, as is the Will of God. Although one may not see it as good, all that God, Waheguru does is for our good. Appreciate the truth that all that happens is in accordance with the Will of God

O Nanak, you alone are foolish; all the rest of the world is good That body in which the Naam does not well up - that body becomes miserable

quote 6874 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 1328 SGGSJi

One should know oneself as with least knowledge and others with more. Praising Waheguru, the self ego diminishes. Keep in mind that with the remembrance of Waheguru, the lifetime is not a waste. One should spend time improving rather than regretting previous failures, learn and move on

H e endure both bad and good equally When egotism is silenced, then one comes to know the One Waheguru. Such a Gurmukh intuitively merges in the Waheguru

quote 6873 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 1076 SGGSJi

One should endure good and bad the same and remain in a constant state at all times. One should be calm and appreciative of the experiences and learning gained during difficult times

H e alone is known to be insane, when he falls in love with his Lord and Master He sees himself as bad, and all the rest of the world as good

quote 6872 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 991 SGGSJi

One should realise that one is to be connected to the Waheguru: the One Lord. One should look within at one’s own weaknesses and virtues in others. Remember Waheguru exists in all His creation so love Him and His beings

W hy do you not keep Him in your consciousness, you mad man? Forgetting the Lord, your own virtues shall rot away

quote 6871 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 990 SGGSJi

One should know that all their virtues and strength belong to Waheguru: the One God. He is the giver and one is the beneficiary of these virtues

D ay and night they receive the rewards of their own actions Don’t blame anyone else; your own actions lead you astray

quote 6870 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 745 SGGSJi

This jeev (being) receives the returns of own earned deeds during day and night. Therefore who do we blame as deeds performed are creating illusions which lead us astray. One should react positively to favourable and unfavourable events. To recognise that what one receives in their life is the result of their own doings. One should not blame anyone, instead should focus on doing the right thing

W hose ears do not listen to slander against anyone Who deems himself to be the worst of all

quote 6869 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 274 SGGSJi

Never listen to slander of any other person (Note: Ninda or slander means acts of manipulating the actual fact to portrait others merit as demerits). In this manner know ourselves as the worst compare to all others. One should stop slandering and listening to slander both at home and outside

O Nanak, meditating on the Naam, in the perfect Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, I have obtained the supreme status

quote 6868 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 458 SGGSJi

Always meditate and remember the Lord by reciting His Naam within the company of the holy then one will obtain a high status both here and hereafter. The ongoing cycle of birth and death will be ended

I n the month of Katak, do good deeds. Do not try to blame anyone else Forgetting the Transcendent Lord, all sorts of illnesses are contracted

quote 6867 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 135 SGGSJi

Through the month of Katak, Guruji says that jeev (being) has to consume the returns of all the deeds performed therefore it is not wise for jeev (being) to blame others in any way as jeev (being) himself is the cause of all the pain Upon forgetting Waheguru, jeev(being) will be infected with all kinds of illnesses therefore the root cause for the physical and mental pains are our ignorance towards Waheguru. One should concentrate on doing good, as what one sows one shall reap. One should remember our Lord Waheguru always, as forgetting Waheguru will be our greatest shortfall.

S ri Kabirji says, I am the worst of all; except me, everyone else is good Whosoever has realise such within, means that the person whose ego is vanished he alone is my friend

quote 6866 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 1364 SGGSJi

One should see the good in others and the bad in oneself. One should keep track of their deeds and thoughts. One should understand and appreciate others by putting aside their own personal perceptions and judgements. Then the ego from within will start to vanish

T hrough the alphabet Dadda (d) Guruji explains the ultimate truth that never ever blame anyone else for our pains and misfortunes because whatsoever happen is the reflections of our own deeds therefore instead of blaming others blame our own deeds Realise that whatsoever I have done that is what I receive in return therefore there is no one else to be blamed.

quote 6865 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 433 SGGSJi

One should not find fault or blame in others for what is happening in their lives. Instead one should think and reflect on one’s own actions and thoughts. What is happening is as a result of one’s own doing, so try and live the life of a God loving person with no ill thoughts towards others

F areed, answer evil with goodness; do not fill your mind with anger Your body shall not suffer from anydisease, and you shall obtain everything

quote 6864 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 1381 SGGSJi

One should do good to others even if the others are not kind. Otherwise anger fills the mind and the body can suffer from disease

T heir hearts and minds were filled with the horribly poisonous essence of anger. The kings fought their wars and obtained only pain Their minds were afflicted with the illness of egotism, and their self-conceit and arrogance increased If my Lord, Har, Har, shows His Mercy, my Lord and Master eradicates the poison by the Guru’s teachings and the Lord’s Name

quote 6863 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 445 SGGSJi

When one no longer practices self discipline and does not remember the Lord then the hearts and minds fill with anger, self existence, egoism and the Lord is forgotten. Only by listening to the teachings of the Guru and meditating on the Lord’s name will mercy be obtained once again

G o there, where you may obtain the Naam, the Name of the Lord By Guru’s Grace, perform good deeds Imbued with the Naam, sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord

quote 6862 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 414 SGGSJi

One can go to places that encourage meditation through reciting the Naam of the Lord. This happens if the Guru grants His grace. Do deeds that will warrant Guru’s grace

T ruth, contentment, compassion, Dharmic faith and purity - I have received these from the Teachings of the Saints

quote 6861 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 822 SGGSJi

The teachings of the Saints – the Gurus are needed to understand faith. One needs a Guru for guidance to be one with Waheguru – God. Learn from the Guru and become a spiritual soul

R emembering the Lord in meditation, all sinful mistakes have been erased Joining together, O beautiful soulbrides celebrate and make merry Guru Nanak has saved my honour

quote 6860 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 806 SGGSJi

Remembering the Lord at all times when alone or with others will take away one’s sins and bring joy. Pleasing the Lord one’s honour is saved

P urity, contentment, compassion, faith and truthfulness - I have ushered these into the home of my self

quote 6859 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 379 SGGSJi

One’s mind is known to be racing around to all sorts of needs, wants, etc. Train the mind to think pure thoughts and to be there to help those in need. Be involved in seva (selfless service)

C enter yourself and meditate on truth and contentment Speak the speech of God’s spiritual wisdom

quote 6858 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 344 SGGSJi

One remembers Waheguru, through meditation, reading or singing from the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. This way the truth becomes the approach to life. One’s speech too becomes that of Waheguru: the True God and the mind is settled and contentment is achieved

F orget all your greed and emotional attachment; you shall live throughout the ages, eating the fruit of immortality

quote 6857 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 343 SGGSJi

One when attached to greed, ego, etc. wants what they must have even when there are no means of obtaining them. One will go as far as committing crime, telling lies, etc to get them. Let go and live within your means otherwise the whole life is spent chasing after materialistic things

W ithout enlightenment, the body does not remain steady So erase your duality and hold tight to forgiveness

quote 6856 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 343 SGGSJi

One remembers Waheguru through simran (meditation), singing shabads and reading Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. This keeps one focused on Waheguru: the One True God and in doing so duality is erased

P ractice truth, contentment and kindness; this is the most excellent way of life

quote 6855 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 51 SGGSJi

Love and kindness to all is the truthful way of life. Live such a life and there will be a sense of fulfilment in all that one does and achieves

T hrough truth and contentment, doubt is dispelled

quote 6854 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 228 SGGSJi

A state of happiness and satisfaction comes through living a truthful life. Disillusions, apprehension and fantasy are erased through truth

O ne who remains pure and unblemished and practices only true deeds obtains the supreme status, serving at the Guru’s Feet The mind is reconciliated with the mind, and the ego’s wandering ways come to an end

quote 6853 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 227 SGGSJi

Be one with Him by living the life of a truthful person by speaking the truth and practice good deeds such as serving Guru Ji and His people. One’s mind rejects egoistic thoughts and stays on the truthful path

T here is a bond between love and words of sweetness When one speaks the Truth, a bond is established with the Holy Scriptures

quote 6852 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 143 SGGSJi

How is a bond established? A hungry man eats, he is satisfied and a bond is established. When one speaks sweet words of truth, love is established. Do not speak bitterly, speak gentle words and love will flow

H e is saved, along with his family; bestowing the Name of the Lord, Har, Har, He saves the whole world Servant Nanak is a sacrifice to one who himself chants the Naam, and inspires others to chant it as well

quote 6851 | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 140 SGGSJi

Remembering the Lord day and night, one saves himself, his family and the world. Meditate on the Naam: Har, Har and walk on the Lord’s path enthusing others to do the same

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Wisdom and teachings ofSikhism

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Sikhism