Dwell in peace in the home of your own being, and the Messenger of Death will not be able to touch you.
Guru NanakRead
I am neither male nor female, nor am I sexless. I am the Peaceful One, whose form is self-effulgent, powerful radiance.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the idea of transcending traditional gender identities and embracing a universal, radiant essence.
Guru Nanak's quote emphasizes the idea that the true self is beyond physical identities such as male or female. It suggests a deeper, spiritual existence that transcends societal labels, embodying a peaceful and powerful radiance that is self-sufficient and luminous in nature.
Themes
IdentitySpiritualityPeaceRadianceSelf
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about gender identity and spirituality, this quote can help illustrate a more universal perspective.
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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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