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Sri Guru Granth Sahib Quotes

«When the naked body is cremated, then you will come to regret and repent.»
«The One Lord and Master is pleasing to my mind. In Your three qualities, the world is engrossed; the Unknowable cannot be known.»
«Maya is so sweet to the body, like sugar or molasses. We all carry loads of it. In the dark of the night, nothing can be seen.»
«Those who are imbued with, and committed to the Lord's Love, are filled to overflowing; they never lack anything.»
«If Nanak could be the dust of their feet, then he, the ignorant one, might also obtain some. Who is our mother, and who is our father? Where did we come from? We are formed from the fire of the womb within, and the bubble of water of the sperm. For what purpose are we created?»
Author: Sri Guru Granth Sahib | Keywords: sperm
«I took the form of so many plants and trees, and so many animals. Many times I entered the families of snakes and flying birds.»
«With your nectar-like body, you live in comfort, but this world is just a passing drama. You practice greed, avarice and great falsehood, and you carry such a heavy burden.»
«O body, I have seen you blowing away like dust on the earth.»
«Listen - listen to my advice! Only the good deeds which you have done shall remain with you, O my soul.»
«This opportunity shall not come again! I say to you, O my body, listen to my advice! You slander, and then praise others; you indulge in lies and gossip. You gaze upon the wives of others, O my soul; you steal and commit evil deeds.»