Dwell in peace in the home of your own being, and the Messenger of Death will not be able to touch you.
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A woman adopts the qualities of her partner, much like a river merges with the ocean.
This quote by Guru Nanak highlights the deep connection and influence that a partner has on an individual in a relationship. It suggests that when a woman unites with a man, she not only shares her life with him but also embodies his virtues and characteristics, signifying a profound transformation and unity that transcends individual identities, much like a river merging into the vastness of the ocean.
Themes
RelationshipsInfluenceQualitiesTransformationUnity
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding speech, one might use this quote to emphasize the bond formed between partners.
More from Guru Nanak
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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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