Dwell in peace in the home of your own being, and the Messenger of Death will not be able to touch you.
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The highest religion is to rise to universal brother hood; aye to consider all creatures your equals.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The essence of true spirituality lies in treating all beings as equals.
This quote by Guru Nanak emphasizes the importance of universal brotherhood and equality among all living beings. It suggests that the highest form of spirituality or religion is not confined to rituals or dogmas, but rather, it is about recognizing our interconnectedness and treating everyone with respect and dignity, regardless of their differences.
Themes
BrotherhoodEqualitySpiritualityUniversalRespect
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service, one might say, 'As Guru Nanak stated, the highest religion is to rise to universal brotherhood.'
More from Guru Nanak
All quotes βThere is but One God, His name is Truth, He is the Creator, He fears none, he is without hate, He never dies, He is beyond the cycle of births and death, He is self illuminated, He is realized by the kindness of the True Guru. He was True in the beginning, He was True when the ages commenced and has ever been True, He is also True now.
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Speak only that which will bring you honor.
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Build the raft of meditation and self-discipline, to carry you across the river. There will be no ocean, and no rising tides to stop you; this is how comfortable your path shall be.
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See the brotherhood of all mankind as the highest order of Yogis; conquer your own mind, and conquer the world.
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O my heart! Love God as the chatrik loves the rain drops, Who even when fountains are full and the land green, Is not satisfied as long as it cannot get a drop of rain.
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