Dwell in peace in the home of your own being, and the Messenger of Death will not be able to touch you.
Guru NanakRead
Let no man in the world live in delusion. Without a Guru none can cross over to the other shore.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of guidance in overcoming life's challenges and misconceptions.
This quote by Guru Nanak underscores the necessity of having a mentor or guide to navigate through the complexities and illusions of life. It suggests that relying on oneself alone can lead to confusion, and that with the right guidance, one can achieve clarity and reach their true potential.
Themes
GuruGuidanceWisdomLifeDelusion
In practice
Example use cases
During a seminar about personal development, one could quote this to emphasize the importance of mentorship.
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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