People die over and over again; they are re-born, and lose their honor. They waste away their lives in vain.
People do not enshrine love for the Truth; they chase after worldly affairs instead.
People do whatever the Lord inspires them to do. Wherever He keeps us is a good place.
People eat what they believe to be sweet, but it turns out to be bitter in taste. They attach their affections to brothers and friends, uselessly engrossed in corruption. They vanish without a moment's delay; without God's Name, they are stunned and amazed.
People gather and hoard their possessions, and give nothing to anyone else - the poor fools think that everything is theirs.
People serve the True Guru only when the fever of egotism has been eradicated. Nanak has met the Guru; all his sufferings have come to an end.
People shout out loud and move their bodies, but if they are emotionally attached to Maya, then the Messenger of Death shall hunt them down.
People try all sorts of things, but without the Lord's Mercy, His Name is not obtained.
People wear all sorts of costumes and wander all around, but in their hearts and minds, they practice deception. They do not attain the Mansion of the Lord's Presence, and after death, they sink into manure.
Perfectly fulfilled and famous are those, in whose minds the Supreme Lord God abides. Their reputation is spotless and pure; they are famous all over the world.
Perfectly fulfilled and supremely acclaimed is the one, in whose heart the Lord abides.
Performing all sorts of rituals, people are smeared with twice as much filth. This filth is not removed by studying. Go ahead, and ask the wise ones.
Pilgrimages, fasts, purification and self-discipline are of no use, nor are rituals, religious ceremonies or empty worship.
Place the Fear of God upon your head, and bear that weight; by the Grace of the Merciful Lord, contemplate the Guru.
Place the Fear of God within the home of your heart; with this Fear of God in your heart, all other fears shall be frightened away.
This website focuses on proverbs in the Swedish, Danish and Norwegian languages, and some parts including the links below have not been translated to English. They are mainly FAQs, various information and webpages for improving the collection.
This website focuses on proverbs in the Swedish, Danish and Norwegian languages, and some parts including the links below have not been translated to English. They are mainly FAQs, various information and webpages for improving the collection.