Gems of Gurbani

Guru Granth Sahib

Siddha Gosht    19

One who becomes Guru-ward stills his ego and conquers mind and keeps the True Name enshrined in his mind. The Guru-ward loses the fear of death and with that confidence wins over the world. The Guru-ward understands the Name and Word of the Lord and wins a place in his court. The Lord has helped him to unite with Himself because O Nanak the Guru-ward has understood His worth II 71 II

O Yogi! The quintessence of the Divine Word is that without the Name even the yoga cannot be practised. By meditating on His Name day and night you not only get imbued with His colour but obtain peace. With His Name the understanding is attained and you become renowned.  All those disguised in various religious garbs without the understanding of His Name are strayed by Him. From the true Guru the Name is attained and then only one comes to know the ways of yoga. Reflect in your mind and you shall realize that without His Name you cannot get emancipated O Nanak II 72 II

Your status and estimation you alone know O Lord. What can others know and narrate? You were un- manifest and then manifest yourself and enjoy all the pleasures yourself. Good many seekers, adepts, spiritual teachers and disciples wander in your search; this also is your Will alone. They beg for Your Name and You bless them with this alms. I scarify myself for your vision O Lord.

The Imperishable Lord has staged this play. It is through the Guru that one understands it. Nanak, the Lord Himself pervades all ages and He is the only One and there is no other second to Him II 73 II

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