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The greatest comforts and lasting peace are obtained, when one eradicates selfishness from within.
Guru Gobind Singh
The highest contentment and enduring tranquility are attained when one expunges selfishness from within.
2.
Those who call me God, will fall into the deep pit of hell. Regard me as one of his slaves and have no doubt whatever about it. I am a servant of the Supreme Being; and have come to behold the wonderful drama of life.
Guru Gobind Singh
3.
Karta (The Creator) and Karim (The beneficient) are the names of the same God.
Razak (The provider) and Rahim (The merciful) are also the names given to Him.
Let no man in his error wrangle over differences in names.
Worship the One God who is the Lord of all. Know that his form is one and He is the One light diffused in all.
Guru Gobind Singh
4.
I came into the world charged with the duty to uphold the right in every place, to destroy sin and evil... the only reason I took birth was to see that righteousness may flourish, that good may live, and tyrants be torn out by their roots.
Guru Gobind Singh
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I tell the truth; listen everyone. Only those who have Loved, will realise the Lord
Guru Gobind Singh
I declare the facts; harken all. Those who have experienced Love, will understand the Divine.
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It is nearly impossible to be here now when you think there is somewhere else to be.
Guru Gobind Singh
It is virtually inconceivable to be present in this moment when you believe someplace else beckons.
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Whosoever assumes a religious garb pleases not God even a bit. O ye men, understand this clearly in your minds, that God is attained not through showmanship. They who practice deceit, attain not Deliverance in the Hereafter. They do so only to accomplish the affairs of the world and even the kings worship them for their appearance! But through showmanship, God is attained not, howsoever one searches. He who subdues his mind alone recognizes the Transcendent God.
Guru Gobind Singh
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The Lord Himself reveals the Path, He Himself is the Doer of deeds.
Guru Gobind Singh
The Almighty unveils the Course, He Himself is the Executor of actions.
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For this purpose was I born, let all virtuous people understand. I was born to advance righteousness, to emancipate the good, and to destroy all evil-doers root and branch.
Guru Gobind Singh
I was created to promote justice, liberate the righteous, and obliterate all wickedness completely.
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Blessed, blessed is that Sikh of the Guru, who goes and falls at the Feet of the True Guru. Blessed, blessed is that Sikh of the Guru, who with his mouth, utters the Name of the Lord.
Guru Gobind Singh
Fortunate, fortunate is that Sikh of the Guru, who hastens to bow before the True Guru. Fortunate, fortunate is that Sikh of the Guru, who constantly recites the Lord's Name with his lips.
11.
Egotism is such a terrible disease, he dies, to be reincarnated he continues coming and going.
Guru Gobind Singh
'Self-importance is such a destructive malady, it kills off the individual, yet they keep reappearing.'
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Without the Name, there is no peace.
Guru Gobind Singh
'No serenity without recognition.'
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Those who worship and adore the Lord through the Guru's Word forget all their pain and suffering.
Guru Gobind Singh
Those who revere and venerate the Lord through the Guru's Word forget all their anguish and agony.
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Fruitful is the entire life of those, who feel hunger for the Name of the Lord in their minds.
Guru Gobind Singh
Fertile is the entire life of those, who crave the Name of the Lord in their thoughts.
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Day and night, meditate forever on the Lord.
Guru Gobind Singh
Contemplate the Divine incessantly.
16.
The ignorant person is totally blind he does not appreciate the value of the jewel
Guru Gobind Singh
The uninformed individual is completely oblivious; they do not comprehend the worth of the gem.
17.
I am a sacrifice to the Guru, who has totally cured me of the fatal disease of egotism. Glorious and great are the virtues of the Guru, who has eradicated evil, and instructed me in virtue.
Guru Gobind Singh
I am a devoted offering to the Guru, who has completely relieved me of the deadly illness of pride. Praiseworthy and remarkable are the qualities of the Guru, who has dispelled wickedness and schooled me in righteousness.
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In egotism, one is assailed by fear, he passes his life totally troubled by fear.
Guru Gobind Singh
In conceit, one is beset by apprehension, he lives his life completely plagued by dread.
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In the City of Death, there is pitch darkness and huge clouds of dust, neither sister nor brother is there. This body is frail, old age is overtaking it.
Guru Gobind Singh
In the City of Doom, there is inky blackness and immense plumes of dirt, neither sibling nor family member is present. This form is delicate, senescence is claiming it.
20.
Egotism is such a terrible disease, in the love of duality, they do their deeds.
Guru Gobind Singh
Vanity is such a dreadful affliction, in their enthusiasm for opposition, they act out their intentions.
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I fall at the feet of those who meditate on the Truest of the True.
Guru Gobind Singh
I prostrate myself before those who contemplate the Supreme Reality.
22.
Meeting the True Guru, hunger departs, hunger does not depart by wearing the robes of a beggar.
Guru Gobind Singh
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Blessed, blessed is the True Guru, who has given the supreme gift of the Name of the Lord.
Guru Gobind Singh
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Blessed, blessed is their Guru, whose mouth tastes the Ambrosial Fruit of the Lord.
Guru Gobind Singh
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Blessed, blessed is the Knower of the Lord, my True Guru, He has taught me to look upon friend and foe alike.
Guru Gobind Singh
