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Those who sing the Praises of the Lord, Har, Har, obtain the supreme status; they are the most exalted and acclaimed people. (2)}} | Those who sing the Praises of the Lord, Har, Har, obtain the supreme status; they are the most exalted and acclaimed people. (2)}} | ||
{{srigranth|272|12096|The God-conscious being is always unstained, like the sun, which gives its comfort and warmth to all. | {{srigranth|272|12096|The God-conscious being is always unstained, like the sun, which gives its comfort and warmth to all. | ||
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{{Srigranth|769|32804|The true devotees look beautiful in the Darbaar of the Lord`s Court. They speak Truth, and only Truth. | {{Srigranth|769|32804|The true devotees look beautiful in the Darbaar of the Lord`s Court. They speak Truth, and only Truth. | ||
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O Nanak, he alone obtains the True Lord, who has such pre-ordained destiny written upon his forehead. (4,2,3)}} | O Nanak, he alone obtains the True Lord, who has such pre-ordained destiny written upon his forehead. (4,2,3)}} | ||
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The Gurmukh serves the Truest of the True forever; the Gurmukh proclaims the Word of the Shabad. (6)}} | The Gurmukh serves the Truest of the True forever; the Gurmukh proclaims the Word of the Shabad. (6)}} | ||
{{Srigranth|1419|59972|True are the faces and true are the beards, of those who speak the Truth and live the Truth. | {{Srigranth|1419|59972|True are the faces and true are the beards, of those who speak the Truth and live the Truth. | ||
Revision as of 20:09, 4 August 2005
The Guru Granth Sahib provides unique and unequalled guidance and advice to the whole of the human race. It is the torch that will lead humanity out of Kaljug, the dark era to a life in peace and spiritual enlightenment for all the Nations of the World.
The SGGS is about living a life of Truth, respect for others; humility; tranquillity, peace, blessings, high moral standards, equality, co-existence, etc. These are qualities which will result in a situation which will take humanity to higher level of life; to a situation where everyone will be proud and humbled at the same time for being part of society.
One who follows the teaching of and accept the SGGS as their Guru or Spritual Guide is called a Sikh.
Below I list the qualities promoted by our Guru:
Equality
The Guru Granth Sahib promotes the message of equality of all beings. Discrimination of all types is forbidden.
| SGGS Page 446 Full Shabad |
| They look upon all with equality, and recognize the Supreme Soul, the Lord, pervading among all.
Those who sing the Praises of the Lord, Har, Har, obtain the supreme status; they are the most exalted and acclaimed people. (2) |
| SGGS Page 272 Full Shabad |
| The God-conscious being is always unstained, like the sun, which gives its comfort and warmth to all.
The God-conscious being looks upon all alike, like the wind, which blows equally upon the king and the poor beggar. |
Sri Guru Granth Sahib promotes the concept of equality by highlighting the fact that we are made of the same fresh, blood and bone and we have the same light of God with us – Soul . Our building bricks are the same:
| SGGS Page 96 Full Shabad |
| There is only one breath; all are made of the same clay; the light within all is the same.
The One Light pervades all the many and various beings. This Light intermingles with them, but it is not diluted or obscured. By Guru’s Grace, I have come to see the One. I am a sacrifice to the True Guru. (3) |
One God for All
The SGGS tells us that there is only one God and no other:
| SGGS Page 45 Full Shabad |
| There is only the One Supreme Lord God; there is no other at all.
Soul and body all belong to Him; whatever pleases His Will comes to pass. Through the Perfect Guru, one becomes perfect; O Nanak, meditate on the True One. (4,9,79) |
Further, it informs us the this One God is merciful, infinite and is everywhere:
| SGGS Page 710 Full Shabad |
| God is merciful and infinite. The One and Only is all-pervading.
He Himself is all-in-all. Who else can we speak of? God Himself grants His gifts, and He Himself receives them. Coming and going are all by the Hukam of Your Will; Your place is steady and unchanging. Nanak begs for this gift; by Your Grace, Lord, please grant me Your Name. (20,1) |
Speak and Live Truthfully
| SGGS Page 283 Full Shabad |
| The One Lord is in his heart.
True are his actions; true are his ways. True is his heart; Truth is what he speaks with his mouth. True is his vision; true is his form. He distributes Truth and he spreads Truth. One who recognizes the Supreme Lord God as True - O Nanak, that humble being is absorbed into the True One. (8,15) |
| SGGS Page 769 Full Shabad |
| The true devotees look beautiful in the Darbaar of the Lord`s Court. They speak Truth, and only Truth.
Deep within the nucleus of their heart, is the True Word of the Lord`s Bani. Through the Truth, they understand themselves. They understand themselves, and so know the True Lord, through their true intuition. True is the Shabad, and True is its Glory; peace comes only from Truth. Imbued with Truth, the devotees love the One Lord; they do not love any other. O Nanak, he alone obtains the True Lord, who has such pre-ordained destiny written upon his forehead. (4,2,3) |
| SGGS Page 1011 Full Shabad |
| In Truth I sit and stand; I eat and speak the Truth.
With Truth in my consciousness, I gather the wealth of Truth, and drink in the sublime essence of Truth. In the home of Truth, the True Lord protects me; I speak the Words of the Guru`s Teachings with love. (5) |
| SGGS Page 1058 Full Shabad |
| True is the speech of the Gurmukh; true are the eyes of the Gurmukh.
The Gurmukh practices and lives the Truth. He speaks the Truth forever, day and night, and inspires others to speak the Truth. |
| SGGS Page 1419 Full Shabad |
| True are the faces and true are the beards, of those who speak the Truth and live the Truth.
The True Word of the Shabad abides in their minds; they are absorbed in the True Guru. True is their capital, and true is their wealth; they are blessed with the ultimate status. They hear the Truth, they believe in the Truth; they act and work in the Truth. They are given a place in the Court of the True Lord; they are absorbed in the True Lord. O Nanak, without the True Guru, the True Lord is not found. The self-willed manmukhs leave, wandering around lost. (53) |
Control the Five Vices
The SGGS tells us to control out animal instincts of Pride/Ego, Anger/Temper, Greed/Urges, Attachment/Dependency and Lust/Addiction (PAGAL)
Live in God's Hukam
A Sikh or person of God should live and accept the command of God easily and without too much emotional distress. Live in contentment and in Chardikala (positive attitude)
