Sikhism Quotes Flashcards
“Painful is the night for the young bride; without her Beloved she sleepeth not. She pineth away through grief at his absence, saying “How shall I look upon Him?”
Problem: Separation from God
- We are stuck in samsara and thus are living apart from the God, the great guru
“As a man goes astray at night in his sleep, so does he in whose heart there is pride and worldly love, and who is under the power of wealth. He who is deceived by false worldly occupations does not reach God’s palace. His heart is hard.”
Cause: Egoism
We lead lives for our benefit, worshipping earthly things e.g. wealth rather than god
“He who is absorbed in the True Guru…he who drinketh the nectar of the Name shall be satisfied, and go to the God’s court with a dress of honour.”
Goal: Absorption in God
- Liberation from samsara means that the person is absorbed into god, and thus lives in eternal bliss
- You will satisfied in god’s bliss
“If thou repeat the name of the Bright One, thy soul shall be absorbed in Him.”
Solution: Devotion and action
- Both devotion to god and righteous living are required for those who seek union with the divine
