Dwell in peace in the home of your own being, and the Messenger of Death will not be able to touch you.
Guru NanakRead
Sing the songs of joy to the Lord, serve the Name of the Lord, and become the servant of His servants.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Emphasizes the importance of joy, service, and humility in one's relationship with the divine and with others.
This quote by Guru Nanak highlights the significance of expressing joy and gratitude to the Lord through song while simultaneously serving His name and the needs of His followers. It conveys the idea that a life dedicated to service and devotion fosters a deeper connection with the divine and promotes a sense of community and humility among individuals.
Themes
JoyServiceHumilityDevotionCommunity
In practice
Example use cases
During a church service, I shared this quote to inspire the congregation to embrace joy and service.
More from Guru Nanak
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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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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