Keeping Negativity in our Mind
Do you have a grudge against someone in your life right now? Maybe someone you hate and seek revenge upon constantly in your mind? This could be because they have done something just unforgivable in your life. But does this hatred benefit your mental wellbeing? Guru Granth Sahib Ji says:
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prkwburwnrwKhucIq]
Do not keep bad thoughts about others in your consciousness.
qumkauduKunhIBweImIq]3]
(Then) You shall not be troubled (in this life or the next), O brothers, O friends. ||3||
(Raag Aasaa - Guru Arjan Dev Ji - Ang 386)
Gurbani helps us to shape our way of life to benefit us best. These psychological teachings will only help us because when we keep evil intentions against others in our minds, it is us that is responsible for causing more stress and pain to our mind. Not only will this teaching protect us from potentially taking the law into our own hands, but it will stabilise our mind in a position to focus on the remembrance of God. So why lose out on benefits for us?
One Father for All
Some people claim that religion divides the world. Do you agree with this statement? It may be true that some religions do divide the world. However, Guru Granth Sahib Ji states:
eykuipqweykskyhmbwirkqUmyrwgurhweI]
The One God is the father of all; we (all beings) are the children of the One God. You are my (the whole creation’s) Guru (Divine Enlightener).
(Raag Sorath - Guru Arjan Dev Ji - Ang 611)
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So according to the Sikh way of life, we all have the same creator, and that source is the common father for all the creation. This is the case regardless of who we are. So let us all unite under this great banner as the children of God! Just one big happy family.