Philosophical Sayings

241 sayings found from the Early Modern era

Sing the songs of joy to the Lord, serve the Name of the Lord, and become the servant of His servants.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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I bow at His feet constantly and pray to Him. The Guru, the True Guru, has shown me the Way.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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The flamingos fly hundreds of miles, leaving their young ones behind. Who feeds them, and who teaches them to feed themselves? Have you ever thought of this in your mind?

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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Be kind to all beings, this is more meritorious than bathing at the sixty-eight sacred shrines of pilgrimage and donating money.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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O Lord, You bless all with Your bountiful blessings.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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Alone let him constantly meditate in solitude on that which is salutary for his soul, for he who meditates in solitude attains supreme bliss.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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The true Guru is the one who shows the path of truth and righteousness.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim, there is only one human race.

— Guru Nanak c. 1499 CE
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The five thieves (lust, anger, greed, attachment, ego) plunder the house of the body.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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One cannot comprehend Him through the intellect, even if one were to try a hundred thousand times.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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The mouth that praises God is blessed; the eyes that see Him are blessed.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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Serve the true Guru, and attain the fruit of liberation.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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The world is suffering in falsehood, and only truth can save it.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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Through chanting the Name, one crosses the terrifying world-ocean.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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He alone is a true Yogi who knows the essence of the Self.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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The mind is like a wild elephant, it needs the goad of the Guru's word to control it.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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The blessings of God are for all, without discrimination.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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The greatest treasure is the Name of God.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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Without devotion, life is a waste.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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The world is a garden, and we are its gardeners; we must sow the seeds of truth and righteousness.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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