Guru Angad Quotes & Sayings

O Nanak, the worldly achievements and glory is worthy of being burnt in the fire if it causes one to forget God. Usually these worldly things has caused mortals to forget the the Name of the Lord. Not even one of them will go along with you in the end. — Guru Angad

They, who have no eyes in their face, are not called blind. They alone are blind, O Nanak, who stray away from their Lord. — Guru Angad

Die before the one whom you love; to live after he dies is to live a worthless life in this world. — Guru Angad

He Himself creates, O Nanak; He establishes the various creatures. How can anyone be called bad?. There is One Lord and Master of all; He watches over all, and assigns all to their tasks. Some have less, and some have more; no one is allowed to leave empty. — Guru Angad

Mortals are known by their actions; this is the way it has to be. They should show goodness, and not be deformed by their actions; this is how they are called beautiful. Whatever they desire, they shall receive; O Nanak, they become the very image of God. — Guru Angad

O Nanak, if a blind man goes to assay jewels, he shall not know their worth and shall return after making an exhibition of himself. — Guru Angad

Twenty-four hours a day one looks for contentment in eight different directions but one must also explore the ninth place, which is to their own body and contemplate within. Within the body are the nine treasures of the Name of the Lord - seek the depths of these virtues. Those blessed with the karma of good actions praise the Lord and become true devotees — Guru Angad