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the resting place for the devotee's mind. (pause)

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Worry and anguish shall be dispelled from your body.

tells us that "practising holiness" reduces man's propensity to sin. It also provides an escape from the hardships of life. He comes to inner peace and spiritual joy.

the Guru states that any study of holy texts, the performance of austerities and various religious practices as giving away much in charity, cannot compare with the benefits obtainable by reading or listening to the Sacred Word. Meditation and nobility of conduct can provide a passport to the Divine Court.

stresses the need for good behavior, Man is a thinking animal and should think ahead to consequences of his actions. Learning and cleverness can not hide a filthy mind. Keep away form stealing and slander. Give up greed in all its forms and remember that all worldly things come to an end.

we learn to thank God for all his various gifts and treasures which He gives us. Man should compare himself to the less fortunate.

examples God's gifts to man: a healthy body, delicacies to eat, silks and jewels to wear and pleasant music to hear. Should we not thank the Lord for all His gifts by singing of His glory?

dwells on the attributes of the saints: their self control, their love and compassion, their solicitude for the welfare of other people. Joining their company brings hope and peace, they never turn any one away empty-handed.

Similarly to 7, an appreciation of the God-oriented man- the Brahm-giani -is found here. He is kind, patient, humble and care-free. He offers help and support to all without any inhibition. He is the refuge of the forsaken and the lost whom he accepts and treats like the members of his family.

Guru Arjan defines the various types of holy persons like the Pandit, Vaishnav, Bhagwati and touch-me-not, of these the best is the Jivanmuki, the liberated one who has acquired immortality while still alive.

This deals with the various types of people and substances, both good and bad. How the conceited men blindly follow their basic nature, while the seekers and seers who win God's grace, attain the goal of thIs life. Man's powers are limited; the more he knows, the less he knows.

The Guru tells us that the meek and the humble win God's love, while the haughty and the vain find no peace or joy. Man's desires are limitless as his cravings are beyond appeasement. It is only when his time comes that he may join the company of the holy and then he gets a glimpse of his light, within. Such a man knows True happiness for such a vision is powerfully blessed.

dwells on the lot of the boastful and the arrogant. Self-indulgent money-grabbers waste away their lives in eating and sleeping. If an egoist performs good deeds, he all too often only inflates his conceit. Pride and mental peace never go together.

tells us of the need to associate with saintly people and of avoiding their slander. A slanderer is spiritually insolvent and a corruptor of all. However, if the saint blesses him, he will get peace of mind and benediction.

points out that mortals, by their very nature, are fickle and way-ward; so no reliance can be placed on them. On the other hand, the holy ones are extremely helpful and convey to their disciples a true understanding of life and its goal.

tells us that just as darkness is dispelled by light, and a track in the wilderness is illuminated by a flash of lightning, so the Guru's instruction opens up our inner consciousness and reveals the hidden mysteries of spiritual life. This enables the seeker to throw away the garbage of worldliness and gather specially good merchandise which will bring both profit and honor.

the Guru refers to God as the Director, Playwright and Actor in His own plays, who assumes any role at any time and at any place. He also assigns parts in His play for individuals to act out.

the Guru emphasizes the qualities of a true servant of God, namely obedience and humility. A good master is pleased with a person who obeys him and is loyal to him. So a good and sincere disciple will be able to win the grace of God.

stresses the characteristics of a Seeker of Truth. He must give up his ego and surrender his mind to the Guru. The Guru will then enrich his mind with compassion and spirituality. The Guru will remove his tensions and sorrows and give him wisdom and joy.

Guru Arjan warns of the distractions of life. Why one spends all of one's life amassing wealth, which will ultimately be of no use? Or worldly knowledge and possessions which will be left-here on death. People should think of the things that will be helpful to them in the hereafter.

deals with the need of efforts for spiritual progress. Meditation is a progressive step on the road to Divinity. A love of virtue, goodness and a remembrance of the qualities that we associate with God, will make one noble and blissful.

the Guru tells of the pre-creation state. Before creation, there was a great void. Then God by His own will manifested Himself in His own creation. So the Universe came into existence, where different peoples play out their various roles.

there is a short list of God's attributes. He is the fountain of generosity and goodness. He selects people according to what he wants from them. He gives special protection to some but those who turn away from Him come to harm and grief.

tells us of the omnipotence of God. He created the fabric of the universe; He controls the stellar bodies. Mankind will be forever unable to understand their complexities, as he gropes for clues to their unravelment. True Seekers stand lost in wonder at God's power and excellence.

the benefits of the Sukhmani are expounded. The true devotee will be rewarded with health, culture, wisdom, peace and enlightenment through the sincere recitation and understanding of this Psalm of Peace. He will be crowned with glory both in this world and in God's Court.

By His grace, all hopes are fulfilled. He pervades the universe Sing His glorious praises day and night Dedicate yourself to your Master Then, you shall gain knowledge and spiritual wisdom. Then, you shall experience the radiance of his love.

Impress God by being good – not by rituals You shall obtain honour and dignity When misfortunes threaten you, He will rescue you, When there is darkness, His name will be the light, When there is a blazing heat, He will give you shade When no one wants to know you, He will recognise you, When there is thirst, His name will rain on you By chanting His name, you will get the courage to face the obstacles of life Keep the company of holy congregation and receive His blessings.

Washing your body with holy water does not cleanse your polluted mind Wearing religious robes does not get rid of ego Seek the sanctuary of Lord’s feet To be humble is to be great Learn to accept pain and pleasure in the same way.

The best ritual is to wash away ego in the company of good people The best effort is to keep the love of God in your heart The best words are singing the praises of God The best place is your heart where God resides.

Thank the lord for the loving care and guidance Lord, You are My master. You are my Saviour I am your slave and forever indebted to you.

We take things for granted We get disappointed with God when things do not work out the way we want We are surrounded by ego, arrogance, anger and greed We seek false sense of security in these things TRUST GOD LOVE HIM UNCONDITIONALLY ONLY THEN WILL YOU FIND PEACE

By His Grace, we receive all the pleasures of beautiful body We adorn the body with beautiful things and rub it with fragrances By His Grace, our hearts will blossom with Love for god Then we will feel God in our hearts.

Their values and habits will imprint on you Thus you will gain spiritual wisdom You will learn to become a humble, loving and caring You will become a faithful and devoted servant of God So, Sit in holy congregation and sing His praises. Enrich your soul with a wealth that has no match

Do not fall into traps of desires and passions Do not hear words that pollute your mind Control your thoughts by meditation Focus your mind on goodness Beg forgiveness Beg guidance Beg spiritual wisdom God’s love is the only cure for a broken heart By His grace, you shall be saved

Many show wisdom, greatness, compassion, kindness and devotion Many show ignorance, greed, conceit, self-importance and foolishness Some give charity and some steal from others So how can both extremes live in same environment? For all creation, God appears in different forms to guide them to the truth It is up to an individual to take the chance that is offered to him by the Lord. Trust in Him and you will recognise him among yourself.

Everything happens as He wishes We, helpless beings are subject to his command When we love him,we feel Him in our hearts Our body and soul belong to Him Show your devotion to him by complete surrender Then you will merge into Him, just as water merges with water.

In his ignorance, he gives charity with ego He makes sure that he is praised for his acts He thrives on ego, he enjoys playing God, he loves no one but himself Such a foolish man, however, cannot deceive God When he faces judgement, he will crumble like ashes He will never be accepted by God He will fall into cycle of births and deaths Love God; meditate in his name Break away from the worldly traps. Be humble and honestOnly then will you find peace.

For you are slandering God himself Then you shall fall; your happiness will vanish Your intellect is clouded and your reputation is tainted You will live the lowly life of snakes and worms You will never find peace You will rot in sickness Gossip is the worst form of sins It makes your mind and soul dirty and impure By focussing on God, gossip is replaced by love and tolerance Lord, have mercy on us So that our tongues speak no evil

Let your tongue sing His praises Let your eyes see the beauty of His creation Let your feet walk to His house Let your sins be washed away by doing good deeds Let your mind experience the peace by focussing on His greatness Let your soul be free of pain, doubt and fear For God is glorious and He is always with you.

He will mend your broken heart Do not take beauty, wealth and health for granted Thank Him sincerely for these gifts with a humble heart Lord, we ask you to cure us of illnesses and diseases of ego Enlighten our dark minds with your wisdom Show us the right path of truthfulness Grant us your guidance so that we live with honesty and integrity.

To question Him about His beginning is like a child asking about his father’s birth Those who serve him will attain good sense and spiritual wisdom He will appear in many different forms He will be recognised by those who love Him He is all around us His existence is the ultimate truth.

Seek comfort in Him; Let all the fears leave your mind Have faith in him; Let him preserve your honour Remember Him in every breath you take Do not despair – Do not lose heart with anxiety He protects all who come to him No harm shall come to you as long as He is there for you Devote yourself to good deeds Thus you will become a good and humble just like Him

Such person is very fortunate for he becomes a part of God Then, this devotee obeys every command of his master He performs selfless service without expecting rewards. He accepts God’s will without any doubts His mind is content and soul enriched He becomes a part of everlasting power He loses fear of death Doubt, pain and sorrows fade away He is forever saved by God’s grace.

Replace doubt with faith Replace hate with love Replace pride with humbleness Replace pain with comfort of His love No harm shall come to you No obstacles stand in your way Your broken heart will be mended with soothing love Remember Him in meditation and obtain everlasting peace

Bless me so that I perform devotional worship everyday You are my shelter, my pillar of support By God’s grace my wishes will be granted Lord is forever kind and rewarding Why forget Him, who has given us everything? Why forget Him, who has given us the gift of life? Why forget Him, who saves us from disasters? Meditating on His name gives us peace of mind He is kind, forgiving and loving to all By His Grace, all those who believe in Him Will enjoy the glory and wealth of heavens

On this stage He is the producer of His own plays He controls the performers with perfection He chooses everyone’s roles and destiny His presence will be felt by all those who believe in Him He is beyond calculation, beyond measure, uncountable and unfathomable He controls his creation with perfection

He is the ocean of excellence. Infinite and endless Sing his praises and blend your soul with Him Listen to guru’s teachings and enlighten your mind Harbour his love and trust in your heart And feel anxiety and fear fade away No harm shall come to you under Lord’s protection

His image is securely placed in the human body He exists deep within each heart He will protect you from all evil He will stabilise your rocky boat called life He will answer your prayers Do not be impatient Have faith in Him He will always be there for you.

Focus your conscience on the Lord He is the creator, sustainers and destroyer He is kind to the hurt, merciful to the poor and forgiving to the sinner Those who love God become just like Him Such a noble person saves other from drowning His life is prosperous, his mind drenched in love He is at peace and knows no hatred SUKHMANI is the prayer of peace and the Glory of god When you recite it, your mind becomes rich Your wishes are fulfilled; You gain respect and honour You enjoy wisdom, peace and tranquillity Your human form becomes worthwhile Sorrow, sickness, fear and doubt leave you body Such a person is called THE HOLY ONE Whose actions and thoughts are pure and immaculate

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