Guru Nanak Quotes

A collection of quotes by Guru Nanak.

Guru Nanak (1469-1539) was the founder and first Guru of Sikhism, a monotheistic religion that emerged in the Punjab region of South Asia. Born in the town of Talwandi (now known as Nankana Sahib) in present-day Pakistan, he was raised in a Hindu family and showed spiritual inclination from a young age.

Nanak embarked on several journeys to seek divine truth and engaged in spiritual dialogues with people of different faiths, which profoundly influenced his philosophy. His teachings emphasized the equality of all individuals, irrespective of caste, gender, or social status. Guru Nanak taught the importance of meditation, hard work, compassion, and selfless service, along with devotion to the one Supreme Being.

In addition to his spiritual teachings, Guru Nanak composed hymns and poems that conveyed his message of peace, love, and unity. These compositions, known as Gurbani, are compiled in the Sikh scripture called Guru Granth Sahib.

The impact of Guru Nanak's teachings was profound, and he attracted a large following that grew into the Sikh community. His disciples, known as Sikhs, carried on his teachings and established Sikhism as a distinct religion. Guru Nanak's life and teachings laid the foundation for Sikhism and continue to inspire millions of people around the world.

From its brilliancy everything is illuminated.

From its brilliancy everything is illuminated.

Guru Nanak


The production of children, the nurture of those born, and t

The production of children, the nurture of those born, and the daily life of men, of these matters woman is visibly the cause.

Guru Nanak

Men

God is one, but he has innumerable forms. He is the creator

God is one, but he has innumerable forms. He is the creator of all and He himself takes the human form.

Guru Nanak

God

I am not the born how can there be either birth or death for

I am not the born how can there be either birth or death for me?

Guru Nanak

Death

Death would not be called bad, O people, if one knew how to

Death would not be called bad, O people, if one knew how to truly die.

Guru Nanak

Death

Alone let him constantly meditate in solitude on that which

Alone let him constantly meditate in solitude on that which is salutary for his soul, for he who meditates in solitude attains supreme bliss.

Guru Nanak

Alone

Even Kings and emperors with heaps of wealth and vast domini

Even Kings and emperors with heaps of wealth and vast dominion cannot compare with an ant filled with the love of God.

Guru Nanak

God

Offspring, the due performance on religious rites, faithful

Offspring, the due performance on religious rites, faithful service, highest conjugal happiness and heavenly bliss for the ancestors and oneself, depend on one's wife alone.

Guru Nanak

Alone