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K eep me under Your Protection, O Beloved Master of the Universe; fulfill my faith, O Lord of the World Servant Nanak’s mind is filled with bliss, when he beholds the Blessed Vision of the Lord’s Darshan, even for an instant


quote 6950  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 370 SGGSJi 

Only with His blessing can one have faith and His protection. One longs for His Darshan (to sight Him) even if it is for an instance. Have faith and pray for His Darshan




M y mind has become sad and distant, longing for the Blessed Vision of the Lord’s Darshan, my Friend As the bumblebee cannot live without the lotus, I cannot live without the Lord


quote 6949  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 369 SGGSJi 

Love Waheguru: the True Lord like a bumblebee loves the lotus. Love Him so much that it hurts not to have His Darshan (to sight Him). Such love comes from remembering Him through meditation, singing kirtan (Gurbani) and praying




T hose who have found the Guru are at peace, in life and in death


quote 6948  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 369 SGGSJi 

Waheguru: the True Lord can be found from reading Gurbani – Guru Ji’s teachings. Once found one is at peace here and hereafter




I n the Sanctuary of the Saints, the sins are erased. The character of righteousness is received by that person


quote 6947  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 1354 SGGSJi 

When a person keeps company of the holy people, his own character will be reflected by the good company. The company one keeps has an influence on one’s own character. Keep company of the Saadh Sanghat (company of the holy) and let your sins be erased




T he sublime people earn the profit of the Naam, the Name of the Lord; they are absorbed in the Word of the Shabad The days of one’s life are pre-ordained; they will come to their end, O mother One must depart, today or tomorrow, according to the Lord’s Primal Order


quote 6946  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 369 SGGSJi 

Whatever is seen shall pass away one day. Do not think that one is here forever and ever. When the Lord orders one must depart. We all have to depart one day and remember that. Only the profits of good deeds go with one and save us hereafter




O Nanak, through the Naam, greatness is obtained; in the love of duality, all honor is lost


quote 6945  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 769 SGGSJi 

When one remembers the True Lord through meditation and prayers then greatness is obtained. However, if one gets caught up in duality then all is lost




T he world suffers the pains of death and rebirth, and through the love of duality, it is ruined; without the Guru, the essence of reality is not known Without devotional worship, everyone in the world is deluded and confused, and in the end, they depart with regrets


quote 6944  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 768 SGGSJi 

Do not get caught up in duality, seek guidance from the True Lord and worship daily. Otherwise one will be mislead and the true meaning of life will not be achieved. One will return in the cycle of birth and death over and over again




T he self-willed manmukhs practice devotional rituals without the True Guru, but without the True Guru, there is no devotion They are afflicted with the diseases of egotism and Maya, and they suffer the pains of death and rebirth


quote 6943  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 768 SGGSJi 

Practice devotional love for the True Lord and the way He wants one to. Otherwise ego and self praise will take over and one will be in the cycle of life and death continuously




T he body is merely blind dust; go, and ask the soul The soul answers, “”I am enticed by Maya, and so I come and go, again and again.””


quote 6942  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 511 SGGSJi 

Maya means delusion. Let not maya take over your life. Have a reality check and do the truthful deeds Waheguru the True Lord wants us to do. When the time comes to leave this world, the body will be left behind and the soul will keep coming and going because maya had taken over




W hat love is this between the body and soul, which ends when the body falls? Why feed it by telling lies? When you leave, it does not go with you


quote 6941  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 510 SGGSJi 

The body is a vehicle for this life. When one dies the body is left behind, so why live the life of lies to keep the body attractive. Follow the True Lord’s teaching and let the soul grow beautiful each day




I speak as You cause me to speak Lord and Master, You are the ocean of excellence Nanak chants the Naam, the Name of the Lord, according to the Teachings of Truth God preserves the honour of His slaves


quote 6940  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 623 SGGSJi 

Follow in the path of the True Lord; live a truthful life; remember Him by chanting His Naam (meditation); and He will preserve your honour always




T he Lord, Har, Har, gave me the medicine of His Name which has cured all disease He extended His Mercy to me and resolved all these affairs


quote 6939  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 622 SGGSJi 

He Himself comes and saves His devotees. The medicine is His Naam - Remember Him through meditation; sing His praises and He will be with you always. Your mind will be comforted always




T he Creator has brought utter peace to my home the fever has left my family The Perfect Guru has saved us I sought the Sanctuary of the True Lord


quote 6938  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 622 SGGSJi 

When in the sanctuary of Waheguru: the True Lord, one and one’s family is saved. The creator brings intuitive peace and tranquillity to one and one’s family




Y our Saints are very fortunate; their homes are filled with the wealth of the Lord’s Name Their birth is approved, and their actions are fruitful


quote 6937  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 749 SGGSJi 

Those who know Waheguru and offer pray are fortunate to have the wealth of His love. Their life is approved as they perform deeds that are acceptable to Waheguru: the One God. One should remember Waheguru at all times so the True God blesses them with the wealth of His Naam




T he sublime people earn the profit of the Naam, the Name of the Lord; they are absorbed in the Word of the Shabad.


quote 6936  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 369 SGGSJi 

One must remember the True Lord Waheguru at all times. For it is this that will be the profit we take over when we depart this world. Listen and read Gurbani – Guru Ji’s teacings and follow these teachings




O ne whose heart is filled with the Lord, is freed of egotism and disease He chants the Lord’s Praises, gathers virtue, and his light merges into the Light


quote 6935  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 850 SGGSJi 

Those who accept God’s will and travel on His path, their hearts are filled with love for Waheguru: the True God. Ego and disease does not touch them as they chant the naam of God. Only when one is like this, will one merge in with the One Light




I mbued with devotion, their minds remain forever immaculate and pure; they see their Dear Lord always with them


quote 6934  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 768 SGGSJi 

Keep focused on the love of Waheguru: the True Lord and one’s mind stays pure and truthful. In being true and pure one can always see the True Lord with them




T hey worship the Lord in devotion, and eradicate self-conceit from within themselves; they understand merits and demerits They understand merits and demerits, and chant the Lord’s Name; devotional worship is sweet to them


quote 6933  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 768 SGGSJi 

Those who have and are worshipping the True Lord drive self pride; self importance; and ego out of themselves. They understand the True Lord and worshipping is close to their hearts Worship the True Lord and become His devotee so you too can eradicate ego from within




H earing the Guru’s teachings, I obey them; this is the pre-ordained destiny written upon my forehead All day and night, I chant the Glorious Praises of the Lord, Har, Har, Har; within my heart, I am lovingly attuned to Him My body and mind are totally rejuvenated, and the garden of my mind has blossomed forth in lush abundance The darkness of ignorance has been dispelled, with the light of the lamp of the Guru’s wisdom. Servant Nanak lives by beholding the Lord


quote 6932  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 849 SGGSJi 

Waheguru: the True God is our creator. Remember Him and life is fulfilled




W hy do you do such evil deeds, that you shall have to suffer so? Do not do any evil at all; look ahead to the future with foresight So throw the dice in such a way, that you shall not lose with your Lord and Master Do those deeds which shall bring you profit


quote 6931  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 474 SGGSJi 

Good deeds bring profit; brings the True Lord closer to one; brings the blessing of the True Lord. Engage in good deeds and win the gamble of this life by being One with Him




L et us all celebrate Him, from whom we receive our nourishment O Nanak, no one can issue commands to the Lord Master; let us offer prayers instead


quote 6930  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 474 SGGSJi 

The One Lord Master of all gives us so that our needs are satisfied. Let us not forget Him. What can we give Him as all is His? We can offer prayers, so let’s pray regularly to thank Him for all He does for us




T rue are their commands, and true are their empires; they are attuned to the Truth True is their happiness, and true is their greatness. They know the Lord, to whom they belong


quote 6929  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 749 SGGSJi 

Those who live the life of a truthful person performing truthful deeds are loved by Waheguru: the True God. Their lives and actions reflect truth and they are attuned to Waheguru. Be like these loving devotees




T hose generous, humble beings are above both birth and death They give the gift of the soul, and practice devotional worship; they inspire others to meet the Lord


quote 6928  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 749 SGGSJi 

Those who are accepting of God’s will and live according to His code are kind and humble. They inspire others to be like them through the example of their life. Be inspired by the holy and aim to be like them




H e sows seeds of poison, and demands Ambrosial Nectar. Behold - what justice is this?


quote 6927  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 474 SGGSJi 

Our actions reflect our virtues. Acting in a manner that hurts others physically and psychologically, can one expect all good things to happen to them? This is not justice in any form or order. Keep The True Lord in your heart and thoughts and perform good deeds




T he Lord is the social class and honor of His devotees; the Lord’s devotees merge in the Naam, the Name of the Lord


quote 6926  |   The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ANG 768 SGGSJi 

When one becomes Waheguru’s devotee: the True Lord’s devotee then he / she has no caste / social class. He / she becomes merged into the One Lord and His Naam. Pray and meditate to become His devotee



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