Dwell in peace in the home of your own being, and the Messenger of Death will not be able to touch you.
Guru NanakRead
See the brotherhood of all mankind as the highest order of Yogis; conquer your own mind, and conquer the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes unity among humanity and the importance of self-mastery.
Guru Nanak's quote suggests that recognizing the interconnectedness of all people is a supreme virtue, akin to the highest yogic practices. It also highlights that true power and success come from overcoming one's own mind and inner conflicts, allowing one to influence the world positively.
Themes
BrotherhoodMindYogisConquerUnity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about global unity and peace.
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All quotes βThere is but One God, His name is Truth, He is the Creator, He fears none, he is without hate, He never dies, He is beyond the cycle of births and death, He is self illuminated, He is realized by the kindness of the True Guru. He was True in the beginning, He was True when the ages commenced and has ever been True, He is also True now.
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Whatever be the qualities of the man with whom a woman is united according to the law, such qualities even she assumes, like a river, united with the ocean.
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