Dwell in peace in the home of your own being, and the Messenger of Death will not be able to touch you.
Guru NanakRead
Those who conquer their minds are beings of renunciation and detachment. They are beings of renunciation and detachment they are lovingly focused on the True One, they realize and understand themselves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Mastering one's mind leads to deeper self-understanding and spiritual focus.
This quote emphasizes the importance of conquering one's mind, suggesting that those who can detach from worldly distractions attain a higher level of understanding and connection with the true essence of life. It reflects the idea that self-control and spiritual focus are key to personal development and enlightenment.
Themes
MindRenunciationDetachmentSelf-AwarenessSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about mindfulness and personal growth.
More from Guru Nanak
All quotes →There 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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Speak only that which will bring you honor.
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Build the raft of meditation and self-discipline, to carry you across the river. There will be no ocean, and no rising tides to stop you; this is how comfortable your path shall be.
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See the brotherhood of all mankind as the highest order of Yogis; conquer your own mind, and conquer the world.
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O my heart! Love God as the chatrik loves the rain drops, Who even when fountains are full and the land green, Is not satisfied as long as it cannot get a drop of rain.
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