Guru Nanak’s spiritual journey would be seen as a path of inner harmony, where music and poetry serve not as indulgence but as expressions of disciplined peace and acceptance.
“Nanak’s path to supreme realization and divine presence is one of quiet composure and thoughtful reverence. Every verse he offered was a reminder of life’s gentle rhythm and the transient beauty around us.
His way embodied calmness and gratitude, seasoned with a touch of joy and tranquility.”
Nanak perceived all existence as imbued with divine order and purpose, and his teachings suggest that:
Reflections on the Virtues and Qualities of Guru Nanak:
1. Remove Ego:
Guru Nanak's wisdom teaches us: "I am not, and He alone is." This principle encourages us to transcend our ego, acknowledging our place in the vastness of existence, embracing humility as we recognize our smallness in the grand scheme.
2. Humility:
"He who is true in his heart is humble." Here, humility is seen as the essence of truth, where one's value lies not in self-assertion but in genuine sincerity and service to others.
3. Winning Arguments is Unnecessary:
As Guru Nanak might say, "By mere words, one does not become wise." True strength is found in understanding, in the calm of knowledge rather than the storm of argumentation.
4. Smile:
"Smiling in the face of adversity is the strength of the saints." A smile becomes a symbol of inner peace, a tool to navigate life’s challenges with grace and resilience.
5. Forgiveness:
"Do not wish evil for others. If you desire to see the good in others, you will see it." Forgiveness is an act of liberation, freeing ourselves from the burdens of resentment and anger.
6. Control of the Tongue:
"Speak only when your words are more valuable than silence." This advice emphasizes the importance of self-restraint and the power of silence, advocating for thoughtful communication over unnecessary speech.
7. Contentment (Santokh):
Contentment teaches us to accept what we have with equanimity, understanding that our peace comes from within, not from the external world.
8. Truthfulness (Sat):
Truthfulness encourages living in harmony with the universe's natural order, building a life of integrity and trust.
9. Compassion (Daya):
Compassion extends beyond kindness to an understanding of our shared existence, urging us to act with empathy towards all life forms.
10. Patience (Sabr):
Patience is wisdom in action, acknowledging that life's events unfold in their own time, teaching us to endure with grace.
11. Service (Seva):
Service is our duty, not for reward but as an expression of our interconnectedness, contributing to the well-being of others without expectation of return.
These reflections on Guru Nanak’s teachings remind us of a life path filled with simplicity, equanimity peace, and deep connection and enduring reverence with all of creation.
You need not find God anywhere, but you need to know God or know yourself Liberation cannot be created in time, in space or with the help objects, it is now and here Creator, Creation and Creature are one.... People go to temples, join hands and close their eyes to worship God (in any form). If you want to close your eyes, then what is the point of going to temple???. You can sit anywhere and close your eyes. The purpose of closing eyes is to try to understand (and later know and see) that God inside the idol is within yourself. It is there to convert extrovert mind to introvert. Source: Swami Dayanand Saraswati on Guru Nanak Jayanti |
