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'''Importance of kindness''' | '''Importance of kindness''' | ||
[[Guru Nanak]], the founder of the [[Sikhism|Sikh faith]] built the religion on the firm foundation of [[Sewa]] (service) and [[Simran]] (meditation). On this bedrock stand the three pillars of - [[Naam Japna]] (focus | [[Guru Nanak]], the founder of the [[Sikhism|Sikh faith]] built the religion on the firm foundation of [[Sewa]] (service) and [[Simran]] (meditation). On this bedrock stand the three pillars of - [[Naam Japna]] (focus on God), [[Kirat Karni]] (honest living) and [[Vand Chakna]] (sharing with others). He further asked his [[Sikhs]] (students) to focus their efforts in evolving various positive virtues. One of these virtues is '''Kindness''' | ||
Below are a few [[Shabad]]s from the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] that give the Sikh guidance on the | Below are a few [[Shabad]]s from the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] that give the Sikh guidance on the importance that the Guru places on this positive human quality: | ||
==Kindness.... is most excellent way of life== | ==Kindness.... is most excellent way of life== | ||
In the following [[Shabad]]s, Guru Sahib informs the Sikhs of the importance of kindness | In the following [[Shabad]]s, Guru Sahib informs the Sikhs of the importance of kindness, a virtue which he puts on an equal footing with "truth" and "contentment". Elsewhere, the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] highlights five such qualities, "truthfulness", "honest living", "goodwill to all", "praise of the Lord" and finally "charity in the name of God". A spiritual person cannot be complete without kindness. Kindness is a most excellent way of life... | ||
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Saṯ sanṯokẖ ḝaiĝ kamĝvai ėh karṇī sĝr. Āp cẖẖod sabẖ hoė rėṇĝ jis ḝėė parabẖ nirankĝr. ॥3॥ <br> | Saṯ sanṯokẖ ḝaiĝ kamĝvai ėh karṇī sĝr. Āp cẖẖod sabẖ hoė rėṇĝ jis ḝėė parabẖ nirankĝr. ॥3॥ <br> | ||
Practice truth, contentment and '''kindness'''; this is the most excellent way of life. One who is so blessed by the Formless Lord God renounces selfishness, and becomes the dust of all.॥3॥ }} | Practice truth, contentment and '''kindness'''; this is the most excellent way of life. One who is so blessed by the Formless Lord God renounces selfishness, and becomes the dust of all.॥3॥ }} | ||
==Be God-conscious...show kindness == | ==Be God-conscious...show kindness == | ||
In this second [[shabad]] the Guru tells us in clear terms that a person who is aware of God always shows kindness to all. The important thing to remember is that one must be '''kind to all''' - not just to your friends but also to your enemies. See how we are reminded that | In this second [[shabad]] the Guru tells us in clear terms that a person who is aware of God always shows kindness to all. The important thing to remember is that one must be '''kind to all''' - not just to your friends but also to your enemies. See how we are reminded that '''no evil should come from us'''. Don't have vengeance or enmity with others as the "Lord's light" is in all. | ||
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Barahm giĝnī kī sabẖ ūpar maiĝ. Barahm giĝnī ṯė kacẖẖ burĝ na bẖaiĝ.<br> | Barahm giĝnī kī sabẖ ūpar maiĝ. Barahm giĝnī ṯė kacẖẖ burĝ na bẖaiĝ.<br> | ||
The God-conscious being shows '''kindness to all'''. No evil comes from the God-conscious being.}} | The God-conscious being shows '''kindness to all'''. No evil comes from the God-conscious being.}} | ||
==Follow the enlightened path...be kind & merciful== | ==Follow the enlightened path...be kind & merciful== | ||
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Sabḝaʼn raṯaʼn hiṯaʼn maiĝ kīrṯaʼn kalī karam kriṯuĝ.<br> | Sabḝaʼn raṯaʼn hiṯaʼn maiĝ kīrṯaʼn kalī karam kriṯuĝ.<br> | ||
To be imbued and attuned to the [[Shabad]]; '''to be kind and compassionate'''; to sing the [[Kirtan]] - these are the most worthwhile actions in this Dark Age of Kali Yuga.}} | To be imbued and attuned to the [[Shabad]]; '''to be kind and compassionate'''; to sing the [[Kirtan]] - these are the most worthwhile actions in this Dark Age of Kali Yuga.}} | ||
==See also== | |||
* [[Guru Granth Sahib against cruelty]] | |||
* [[Do not give pain to others]] | |||
* [[Cruelty and food]] | |||
* [[Guru Granth Sahib on meat]] | |||
==External Links == | ==External Links == | ||
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[[Category:Sikh belief]] | [[Category:Sikh belief]] | ||
[[Category:Scriptures and Literature]] | [[Category:Scriptures and Literature]] | ||
[[category:virtues]] |
Latest revision as of 03:43, 3 February 2013
Importance of kindness
Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh faith built the religion on the firm foundation of Sewa (service) and Simran (meditation). On this bedrock stand the three pillars of - Naam Japna (focus on God), Kirat Karni (honest living) and Vand Chakna (sharing with others). He further asked his Sikhs (students) to focus their efforts in evolving various positive virtues. One of these virtues is Kindness
Below are a few Shabads from the Sri Guru Granth Sahib that give the Sikh guidance on the importance that the Guru places on this positive human quality:
Kindness.... is most excellent way of life
In the following Shabads, Guru Sahib informs the Sikhs of the importance of kindness, a virtue which he puts on an equal footing with "truth" and "contentment". Elsewhere, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib highlights five such qualities, "truthfulness", "honest living", "goodwill to all", "praise of the Lord" and finally "charity in the name of God". A spiritual person cannot be complete without kindness. Kindness is a most excellent way of life...
SGGS Page 51 Full Shabad |
ਸਤ ਸੰਤੋਖ ਦਇਆ ਕਮਾਵੈ ਝਹ ਕਰਣੀ ਸਾਰ ॥ ਆਪ ਛੋਡਿ ਸਭ ਹੋਇ ਰੇਣਾ ਜਿਸ ਦੇਇ ਪਰਭ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ॥੩॥ Saṯ sanṯokẖ ḝaiĝ kamĝvai ėh karṇī sĝr. Āp cẖẖod sabẖ hoė rėṇĝ jis ḝėė parabẖ nirankĝr. ॥3॥ |
Be God-conscious...show kindness
In this second shabad the Guru tells us in clear terms that a person who is aware of God always shows kindness to all. The important thing to remember is that one must be kind to all - not just to your friends but also to your enemies. See how we are reminded that no evil should come from us. Don't have vengeance or enmity with others as the "Lord's light" is in all.
SGGS Page 272 Full Shabad |
ਬਰਹਮ ਗਿਆਨੀ ਕੀ ਸਭ ਊਪਰਿ ਮਇਆ ॥ ਬਰਹਮ ਗਿਆਨੀ ਤੇ ਕਛ ਬਰਾ ਨ ਭਇਆ ॥ Barahm giĝnī kī sabẖ ūpar maiĝ. Barahm giĝnī ṯė kacẖẖ burĝ na bẖaiĝ. |
Follow the enlightened path...be kind & merciful
These are the sacred words of the fifth master, Guru Arjan in Raga Gujri where the Guru again reinforces the message of the last section. If you want to evolve into a better spiritual person then show kindness and mercy to all beings. It is important to note that Maharaj has used the word "ਜੀਅ" (jeea) which means all living beings!
SGGS Page 508 Full Shabad |
ਜੀਅ ਦਇਆ ਮਇਆ ਸਰਬਤਰ ਰਮਣੰ ਪਰਮ ਹੰਸਹ ਰੀਤਿ ॥੭॥ Jīa ḝaiĝ maiĝ sarbaṯar ramṇaʼn param hansah rīṯ.॥7॥ |
Save yourself, be kind to the poor
SGGS Page 503 Full Shabad |
ਆਠ ਪਹਰ ਹਰਿ ਕੇ ਗਣ ਗਾਵੈ ਸਿਮਰੈ ਦੀਨ ਦੈਆਲਾ ॥ ਆਪਿ ਤਰੈ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਸਭ ਉਧਰੈ ਬਿਨਸੇ ਸਗਲ ਜੰਜਾਲਾ ॥੩॥ Āṯẖ pahar har kė guṇ gĝvai simrai ḝīn ḝaiĝlĝ. Āp ṯarai sangaṯ sabẖ uḝẖrai binsė sagal janjĝlĝ. ॥3॥ |
The most worthwhile actions
SGGS Page 1354 Full Shabad |
ਸਬਦੰ ਰਤੰ ਹਿਤੰ ਮਇਆ ਕੀਰਤੰ ਕਲੀ ਕਰਮ ਕਰਿਤਆ ॥ Sabḝaʼn raṯaʼn hiṯaʼn maiĝ kīrṯaʼn kalī karam kriṯuĝ. |
See also
- Guru Granth Sahib against cruelty
- Do not give pain to others
- Cruelty and food
- Guru Granth Sahib on meat
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