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|Truth is high but higher still is truthful living.(5)}} | |Truth is high but higher still is truthful living.(5)}} | ||
The quote above is an important saying of the founder of [[Sikhi]], [[Guru Nanak]], the first [[Sikh Guru]]. Most religions revere the Truth. [[Hinduism]] tells us that truth is ever triumphant. “Ye shall know the Truth and Truth shall make you free,” promises the {{w|Bible}}. Guru Nanak, too, reminds us that “Truth is the panacea of all ills,” and that “Truth is high but higher still is truthful living.” God's name, according to [[Sikhi]] is said to be 'Truth'. | The quote above is an important saying of the founder of [[Sikhi]], [[Guru Nanak]], the first [[Sikh Guru]]. Most religions revere the Truth. [[Hinduism]] tells us that truth is ever triumphant. “Ye shall know the Truth and Truth shall make you free,” promises the {{w|Bible}}. Guru Nanak, too, reminds us that “Truth is the panacea of all ills,” and that “Truth is high but higher still is truthful living.” God's name, according to [[Sikhi]] is said to be the 'Truth'. | ||
The Guru wants us to realise that God watches us all the time and that our lives are spent under His constant gaze. Just like a mother watches a small baby, the Lord watches us all. {{srig|500|22457|O Lord, in my mind I remain conscious of You; with my tongue I worship You, and with my eyes, I gaze upon You. (1)(Pause)}}. So the Guru wants us to remember this and live a life of purity and truthfulness; only the ones who are endowed with | The Guru wants us to realise that God watches us all the time and that our lives are spent under His constant gaze. Just like a mother watches a small baby, the Lord watches us all. {{srig|500|22457|O Lord, in my mind I remain conscious of You; with my tongue I worship You, and with my eyes, I gaze upon You. (1)(Pause)}}. So the Guru wants us to remember this and live a life of purity and truthfulness; only the ones who are endowed with virtues will be accepted in His domain; all others with be rejected. {{aowf|Truth is high but higher still is truthful living}} | ||
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| ਸਚਹ ਓਰੈ ਸਭ ਕੋ ਉਪਰਿ ਸਚ ਆਚਾਰ ॥੫॥ |
| Sacẖahu orai sabẖ ko upar sacẖ ĝcẖĝr. (5) |
| Truth is high but higher still is truthful living.(5) |
The quote above is an important saying of the founder of Sikhi, Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru. Most religions revere the Truth. Hinduism tells us that truth is ever triumphant. “Ye shall know the Truth and Truth shall make you free,” promises the Bible. Guru Nanak, too, reminds us that “Truth is the panacea of all ills,” and that “Truth is high but higher still is truthful living.” God's name, according to Sikhi is said to be the 'Truth'.
The Guru wants us to realise that God watches us all the time and that our lives are spent under His constant gaze. Just like a mother watches a small baby, the Lord watches us all. "O Lord, in my mind I remain conscious of You; with my tongue I worship You, and with my eyes, I gaze upon You. (1)(Pause)" (SGGS p 500). So the Guru wants us to remember this and live a life of purity and truthfulness; only the ones who are endowed with virtues will be accepted in His domain; all others with be rejected. .....More
