The Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious scripture of Sikhism, revered by Sikhs as the eternal Guru. It contains the teachings, hymns, and compositions of Sikh Gurus, saints, and various spiritual leaders from the 15th to the 18th centuries. The text is considered the living embodiment of the Sikh Gurus and is held in high esteem as the spiritual guide for Sikhs worldwide. Its poetic verses, known as Gurbani, emphasize devotion, equality, selfless service, and the pursuit of truth. The Guru Granth Sahib is seen as a source of spiritual guidance and wisdom, guiding Sikhs in their daily lives and practices.
Guru Granth Sahib Quotes
1. “Raam Chand passed away, as did Raavan, even though he had lots of relatives. Says Nanak, nothing lasts forever; the world is like a dream.”
— Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Ang 1429
2. “Whatever pleases you is a pure action of Karma.”
— Guru Granth Sahib Ji
3. “When good karma dawns, the wall of doubt is torn down.”
— Guru Granth Sahib Ji
4. “Practicing hypocrisy and attaching your mind to worldly objects, your doubt shall never depart.”
— Guru Granth Sahib Ji
5. “The merits of pilgrimages, fasts, and hundreds of thousands of techniques of austere self-discipline are found in the dust of the feet of the Holy.”
— Guru Granth Sahib Ji
6. “When chanting, austere meditation and self-discipline become your protectors, then the lotus blossoms forth, and the honey trickles out.”
— Guru Granth Sahib Ji
7. “Only the good deeds which you have done shall remain with you, O my soul. This opportunity shall not come again!”
— Guru Granth Sahib Ji
8. “Serve the True Guru fearlessly, And your doubt shall be dispelled.”
— Guru Granth Sahib Ji
9. “The world is burning in the fire of desire, in greed, arrogance, and excessive ego.”
— Guru Granth Sahib Ji
10. “To practice forgiveness is the true fast, good conduct and contentment.”
— Guru Granth Sahib Ji
11. “The body is the field of karma in this age; whatever you plant, you shall harvest.”
— Guru Granth Sahib Ji
12. “Do not utter even a single harsh word; your True Lord and Master abide in all. Do not break anyone’s heart; these are all priceless jewels.”
— Guru Granth Sahib Ji
13. “One who eradicates cruelty from within his own mind looks upon all the world as his friend.”
— Guru Granth Sahib Ji
14. “Humility is the word, forgiveness is the virtue, and sweet speech is the magic mantra.”
— Guru Granth Sahib Ji
15. “Kabeer, where there is spiritual wisdom, there is righteousness and Dharma. Where there is falsehood, there is sin Where there is greed, there is death. Where there is forgiveness, there is God himself.”
— Guru Granth Sahib Ji
16. “The merit of pilgrimages to the sixty-eight holy places, and that of other virtues besides, do not equal having compassion for other living beings.”
— Guru Granth Sahib Ji
17. “Truth, contentment, compassion, Dharmic faith and purity – I have received these from the Teachings of the Saints. Says Nanak, one who realizes this in his mind, achieves total understanding.”
— Guru Granth Sahib Ji
18. “Kindness as their deity, and forgiveness as their chanting beads – they are the most excellent people.”
— Guru Granth Sahib Ji
19. “Those who walk on the Path of Truth shall be praised throughout the world.”
— Guru Granth Sahib Ji
20. “No one is my enemy, and no one is a stranger. I get along with everyone.”
— Guru Granth Sahib Ji