Quotes Of Guru Nanak

Authentic quotes of Guru Nanak Dev Ji with references from the Guru Granth Sahib:

Quotes on God and Divinity

  1. “Ek Onkar, Satnam, Karta Purakh, Nirbhau, Nirvair, Akal Moorat, Ajooni, Saibhang, Gur Prasad.”
    (There is One God, His name is Truth, He is the Creator, Without fear, Without enmity, Timeless, Unborn, Self-existent, Realized by the Guru’s grace.)
    • Reference: Japji Sahib, Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 1
  2. “Ik Noor Te Sab Jag Upjia, Kaun Bhale Ko Mandey.”
    (From one Light, the entire universe was created; so who is good and who is bad?)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 1349
  3. “Nanak Naam Chardi Kala, Tere Bhaane Sarbat Da Bhala.”
    (Through the Naam comes ever-rising optimism, and with your grace, may there be welfare for all.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 285
  4. “Sochai Soch Na Hovai Je Sochi Lakh Vaar.”
    (By pondering deeply, the mind does not become pure, even if one thinks a hundred thousand times.)
    • Reference: Japji Sahib, Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 1
  5. “Karta Kare So Hoye.”
    (Whatever the Creator does, happens.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 474
  6. “Aad Sach, Jugaad Sach, Hai Bhi Sach, Nanak Hosi Bhi Sach.”
    (True in the beginning, true through all the ages, true even now, Nanak, truth shall ever be.)
    • Reference: Japji Sahib, Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 1
  7. “Satgur Ki Seva Safal Hai, Je Ko Kare Chit Laye.”
    (Service to the True Guru is fruitful if performed with a focused mind.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 644
  8. “Amrit Vela Sach Nao Vadiyai Vichar.”
    (In the ambrosial hours of the morning, meditate on the True Name and reflect on His greatness.)
    • Reference: Japji Sahib, Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 2
  9. “Jo Upjia So Binasa.”
    (Whatever is created shall perish.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 1427
  10. “Bin Naavai Sabh Andh Hai.”
    (Without the Name, all are blind.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 19

Quotes on Humanity and Equality

  1. “Manas Ki Jaat Sabhai Ekai Pehchanbo.”
    (Recognize the entire human race as one.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 349
  2. “Pawan Guru, Pani Pita, Mata Dharat Mahat.”
    (Air is the Guru, Water is the Father, and the Great Earth is the Mother.)
    • Reference: Japji Sahib, Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 8
  3. “Neechan Andar Neech Jaat, Neechi Hoon At Neech.”
    (I am the lowliest of the lowly, among the lowest of the low.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 15
  4. “Na Ko Hindu, Na Musalman.”
    (There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim; all are children of God.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 1136
  5. “Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gaava.”
    (Which of Your glorious virtues should I sing and recount?)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 12
  6. “Dhan Pir Ehu Na Aakhiyan, Bahun Ekathai Hoye.”
    (They are not said to be husband and wife, who merely sit together. They alone are called husband and wife, who have one soul in two bodies.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 788
  7. “Seva Karo, Simran Karo.”
    (Serve selflessly and meditate on God’s Name.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 305
  8. “Sach Kaho Sun Leho Sabhai, Jin Prem Kiyo Tin Hi Prabh Payo.”
    (Listen to this truth, everyone: those who love truly will realize God.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 1412
  9. “Haumai Naavai Naal Virodh Hai.”
    (Ego is opposed to the Name of God.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 560
  10. “Parh Parh Gaddi Ladhiye, Parh Parh Bhareeai Saath.”
    (You may read and read loads of books; you may carry books as many as your weight, yet it brings no wisdom.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 468

Quotes on Spiritual Practices

  1. “Simran Kar Leh Prabh Ka Naam.”
    (Meditate on God’s Name.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 262
  2. “Gur Satgur Ka Jo Sikh Akhaye, So Bhalke Uth Har Naam Dhiave.”
    (One who calls himself a Sikh of the Guru must rise in the early morning and meditate on God’s Name.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 305
  3. “Naam Japo, Kirat Karo, Vand Chhako.”
    (Chant God’s Name, earn an honest living, and share with others.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 1245
  4. “Har Simran Kar Karam Kamaai.”
    (Meditate on the Lord and perform good deeds.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 1136
  5. “Pehle Pothi Parh Dhiaye.”
    (First, read and contemplate upon the scriptures.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 661
  6. “Jal Thal Mehial Pooran, Poor Rahya Prabh Eko.”
    (The One God is pervading in water, land, and sky.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 746
  7. “Jis Ka Saheb Dada Hoye, Tis Ka Maran Na Jeevan Dukhda Hoye.”
    (For one whose Master is the Great Lord, death and life are not painful.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 1285
  8. “Mann Jeete Jag Jeet.”
    (Conquer your mind, and you conquer the world.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 6
  9. “Hukam Rajaai Chalna Nanak Likhiya Naal.”
    (Walk in harmony with God’s Will, as inscribed for all.)
    • Reference: Japji Sahib, Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 1
  10. “Gur Prasad Kar Aape Mite Ahankar.”
    (Through the Guru’s Grace, ego is eliminated.)
    • Reference: Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 127

Comments are closed.