1..Do not bow to the one who assumes the role of a Guru,
yet goes about begging. ( Guru I, Sarang Raag)
2.Why should one ,who always lives with God, go begging?
(Guru I, Ramkali Raag)
3.Seeking happiness, man undergoes much suffering, and enslaves
himself to many a man. Like a dog he knocks about from door
to door, but never realizes the Nam of God. (Guru IX, Asa
Raag)
4.Farid says: Master, may I never go to another man's door.
If ever I am reduced to such a strait, then take away this
soul from my body. (Faridji, Shlokas)
5. I serve my Master and I beg from no one else. (Guru I,
Dhanasri Raag)
...Gurbani Quotations
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Sahibzada Ajit Singh, the eldest son
of Guru Gobind Singh, was born to Mata Sundri at Paonta on 26 January
1687. The following year the Guru and his family returned to Anandpur.
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to Mata Jito-ji at Anandpur on 14 March 1691. From a very young age
both brothers were taught the religious texts, philosophy and history
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