Guru Granth Sahib JiSikhism’s most holy and revered scripture. This book is considered the last, sovereign, and eternal living. GuruSikhs who follow the lineage the ten human Gurus. The verses of the hymns, philosophy, and teachings are Guru Granth Sahib JiThe Sikh Culture and Indian Culture continue to use quotes as a guiding light.
Guru Granth Sahib Jiwas first compiled by the fifth GuruSikhs – GuruArjan is the Adi GranthIt was. It was later renamed the Guru Granth Sahib JiWhen the tenth Guru- GuruGobind Singh JiHe added 115 hymns to his father, Tegh Bahadur, and one hymn from him in this holy scripture.
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Here’s a list of some of the important Guru Granth Sahib Ji quotes
1. Raam Chand and Raavan both died, despite having many relatives. Nanak said that nothing lasts forever and that the world is like a dream. – Guru Granth Sahib JiAng 1429
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2. Karma can be applied to whatever you like. – Guru Granth Sahib Ji
3. Good karma is when the wall of doubt crumbles. – Guru Granth Sahib Ji
4. Your doubt will never leave if you practice hypocrisy or attach your mind to worldly objects. – Guru Granth Sahib Ji
5. The Holy dust contains the merits of fasts, pilgrimages and hundreds of other methods of austere self-discipline. – Guru Granth Sahib Ji
6. If you make chanting, austere meditation, and self-discipline your protectors, the lotus blossoms forth and the honey drips out. – Guru Granth Sahib Ji
7. Only the good works that you have done will be with you, O my soul. This chance will not be again! – Guru Granth Sahib Ji
8. Serve the True GuruFearlessly. And all doubts shall be dispelled. – Guru Granth Sahib Ji
9. The world is ablaze with the flames of desire, greed, arrogance, and excessive ego. – Guru Granth Sahib Ji
10. To forgive is to practice good conduct and contentment. – Guru Granth Sahib Ji
11. This age, the body is the field of karma; what you plant will be harvested. – Guru Granth Sahib Ji
12. Never say a harsh word to anyone; Your True Lord and Master is always with you. Do not break anyone’s heart; these are all priceless jewels – Guru Granth Sahib Ji
13. A person who eliminates cruelty within himself considers all of the world his friend. – Guru Granth Sahib Ji
14. Humility is the best word, forgiveness is the virtue and sweet speech the magic mantra. – Guru Granth Sahib Ji
15. Kabeer means where there is spiritual wisdom there is righteousness. Falsehood can lead to sin. Where greed is present, there’s death. God is God alone where forgiveness is possible. – Guru Granth Sahib Ji
16. Pilgrimages to the sixty eight holy places and other virtues are not equivalent to compassion for other living things. – Guru Granth Sahib Ji
17. Truth, contentment and compassion, Dharmic faith, purity and Dharmic faith – these are the Teachings from the Saints. Nanak states, One who sees this clearly in his mind is able to achieve total understanding. – Guru Granth Sahib Ji
18. They are the most wonderful people. – Guru Granth Sahib Ji
19. All who follow the Path of Truth will be praised around the globe. – Guru Granth Sahib Ji
20It is. No one is my enemy and no one is stranger to me. I can get along with everyone. – Guru Granth Sahib Ji
FAQ:
1. What is the Guru Granth Sahib?
It’s the holy scripture of Sikhism, regarded as the eternal guru and spiritual guide for Sikhs.
2. What are some well-known quotes from the Guru Granth Sahib?
Quotes about treating all equally (“Manas ki jaat sabhe ek pechanbo”), living virtuously (“Naa koi hindu naa koi musalmaan”) and finding God (“Satgur parsaad milan hoe”) are famous.
3. What spiritual themes are emphasized in Guru Granth quotes?
Quotes discuss themes like oneness of God, equality, compassion, selfless service and living an ethical life.
4. How is the Guru Granth Sahib respected?
It’s treated as a living guru – carried on the head, wrapped in silks, and its daily recitation is a central part of Sikh worship.
5. What languages are Guru Granth quotes written in?
The bulk is written in Gurmukhi but it also contains verses in other languages like Braj Bhasha, Khariboli, Marwari and Persian reflecting its universal message.
