A man’s value depends upon his courage and resolution, his veracity depends upon his traits of nobility and self-respect and his chastity depends upon his sense of honor.
Internally I am a hermit, and externally I am a prince. Arms mean protection to the poor and destruction of the tyrant. Baba Nanak had not renounced the world but had renounced maya, that is, self and ego.
The greatest comforts and lasting peace are obtained, when one eradicates selfishness from within.
When you chant the Name, it actually moves through your whole being - purifying you, bestowing grace, and making you sacred…Chanting breaks down the barriers between you and your own heart.
He who trusts in God and makes an honest living to share with others and injures no one, nor harbours ill will against another need perform no other rituals.
Why impress false religion on the world? It will be of no service to it. Why run about for the sake of wealth? You cannot escape from death… Think, O think, you thoughtless fool, you shall have in the end to depart alone.
Worldly entanglements will always remain. Get over them with the help of strong will power and right attitude.
Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible
Begin with yourself. There is no time to waste. It is your duty to do your part to bring God’s kingdom on earth.
