Selections from Sikhism’s Holy Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 28-30, Part 2 of 2

Siree Raag, Third Mehl: “The self-willed manmukhs (ego-centric beings) are engrossed in emotional attachment; they are not balanced or detached. They do not comprehend the Word of the Shabad. They suffer in pain forever, and lose their honor in the Court of the Lord. The Gurmukhs (spiritual beings) shed their ego; attuned to the Naam, they find peace.”

“Within the home of your own inner being, the merchandise is obtained. All commodities are within. Each and every moment, dwell on the Naam, the Name of the Lord; the Gurmukhs (spiritual beings) obtain it. The Treasure of the Naam is inexhaustible. By great good fortune, it is obtained. O my mind, give up slander, egotism and arrogance.”

“Serve your True Lord and Master, and you shall be blessed with true greatness. By Guru's Grace, He abides in the mind, and egotism is driven out. This wandering mind comes to rest, when the Lord casts His Glance of Grace.”

“In the corruption of the three qualities, there is blindness; in attachment to maya, there is darkness. The greedy people serve others, instead of the Lord, although they loudly announce their reading of scriptures. They are burnt to death by their own corruption; they are not at home, on either this shore or the one beyond.” “The three qualities hold people in attachment to maya. The Gurmukh (spiritual beings) attains the fourth state of higher consciousness. Granting His Grace, God unites us with Himself. The Name of the Lord comes to abide within the mind. Those who have the treasure of goodness join the Sat Sangat, the True Congregation.”

“Without the Guru, the Mansion of the Lord's Presence is not found, and the Naam is not obtained. Seek and find such a True Guru, who shall lead you to the True Lord. Destroy your evil passions, and you shall dwell in peace. Whatever pleases the Lord comes to pass.” “As one knows the True Guru, so is the peace obtained. There is no doubt at all about this, but those who love Him are very rare. O Nanak, the One Light has two forms; through the Shabad, union is attained.”