Dwell in peace in the home of your own being, and the Messenger of Death will not be able to touch you.
Guru NanakRead
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
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.
Guru NanakRead
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.
Guru NanakRead
See the brotherhood of all mankind as the highest order of Yogis; conquer your own mind, and conquer the world.
Guru NanakRead
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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