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Guru Nanak Quotes
«The manes are always pleased with offerings made in open, naturally pure places, on the banks of rivers, and in secluded spots.»
Author: Guru Nanak
(Spiritual leader)
«They also call those first of twice born men the ancient deities of the funeral sacrifice, free from anger, easily pleased, employed in making men prosper.»
Author: Guru Nanak
(Spiritual leader)
«After he has performed the oblations in the fire, and the whole series of ceremonies in such a manner that they end in the south, let him sprinkle water with his right hand on the spot where the cakes are to be placed .»
Author: Guru Nanak
(Spiritual leader)
«Let him gently pour out the remainder of the water near the cakes, and, with fixed attention, smell those cakes, in the order in which they were placed on the ground .»
Author: Guru Nanak
(Spiritual leader)
«But he whose father is dead, while his grandfather lives, shall, after pronouncing his father s name, mention that of his great grandfather.»
Author: Guru Nanak
(Spiritual leader)
«All this he shall present to his guests , being pure and attentive, successively invite them to partake of each dish , proclaiming its qualities.»
Author: Guru Nanak
(Spiritual leader)
«Let him on no account drop a tear, become angry or utter an untruth, nor let him touch the food with his foot nor violently shake it.»
Author: Guru Nanak
(Spiritual leader)
«As long as the food remains warm, as long as they eat in silence, as long as the qualities of the food are not proclaimed, so long the manes partake of it .»
Author: Guru Nanak
(Spiritual leader)
«A boar makes the rite useless by inhaling the smell of the offerings , a cock by the air of his wings, a dog by throwing his eye on them , a low caste man by touching them .»
Author: Guru Nanak
(Spiritual leader)
«Having addressed the question, Have you dined well? to his guests , let him give water for sipping to them who are satisfied, and dismiss them, after they have sipped water, with the words Rest either here or at home ! »
Author: Guru Nanak
(Spiritual leader)
