Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469–1539), the founder of Sikhism, was a spiritual teacher whose timeless wisdom continues to guide millions. His teachings emphasize equality, devotion, compassion, humility, and oneness with God. His verses, preserved in the Guru Granth Sahib, are not just religious scripture but spiritual guidance for all of humanity.
- “There is but One God. His name is Truth. He is the Creator.”
- “He who has no faith in himself can never have faith in God.”
- “God is one, but He has innumerable forms. He is the creator of all and He himself takes the human form.”
- “Sing the songs of joy to the Lord, serve the Name of the Lord, and become the servant of His servants.”
- “The Lord can never be established nor created; the formless One is limitlessly complete in Himself.”
- “Even kings and emperors with heaps of wealth and vast dominion cannot compare with an ant filled with the love of God.”
- “Let no man in the world live in delusion. Without a Guru, none can cross over to the other shore.”
- “Whatever you plant, you shall harvest.”
- “He who regards all men as equals is religious.”
- “With your hands carve out your own destiny.”
- “Truth is high, but higher still is truthful living.”
- “Speak only that which will bring you honor.”
- “The greatest comforts and lasting peace are obtained when one eradicates selfishness from within.”
- “Realization of Truth is higher than all else. Higher still is truthful living.”
- “Those who have loved are those that have found God.”
- “Make compassion the cotton, contentment the thread, modesty the knot and truth the twist.”
- “Let self-control be the furnace, and patience the goldsmith.”
- “Whatever you give, you will receive back.”
- “He who has no compassion in his heart, is not truly religious.”
- “Where there is forgiveness, God himself resides.”
- “There is no Hindu, no Muslim, only human beings.”
- “See the brotherhood of all mankind as the highest order of Yogis; conquer your mind, and conquer the world.”
- “All beings and creatures are His; He belongs to all.”
- “Why call woman evil who gives birth to kings and sages?”
- “I see no stranger, I see no enemy.”
- “As you plant, so shall you harvest.”
- “Your body is the field of karma—whatever you plant, you shall harvest.”
- “From its braying, no one obtains any grain—just noise. The devotees are quiet and humble.”
- “By one’s actions, one cannot reach God, but through His grace alone.”
- “Whatever pleases You, O Lord, is the only good done.”
- “Pride, anger, greed, attachment and ego—these are the five thieves.”
- “Egotism is such a terrible disease—in the love of duality, they do their deeds.”
- “The world is a drama, staged in a dream.”
- “Conquer your mind and conquer the world.”
- “Those who have no faith in themselves can never have faith in God.”
- “Why do you brag so much about your greatness? The One who gave it to you can take it away in an instant.”
- “O my mind, keep the thoughts of True Lord forever inside you.”
- “This body is a field of karma; whatever you plant, you shall harvest.”
- “Even kings and emperors, with mountains of property and vast dominion, cannot compare with an ant filled with the love of God.”
- “He alone knows the way, who is shown the path by the True Guru.”
Guru Nanak’s quotes are universal truths wrapped in poetic grace. In a world often divided by race, religion, and ego, his words call us back to humility, service, unity, and divine love.
Take a moment. Reflect. Let these teachings live through your actions.
Really inspiring