Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2020: 10 quotes by the tenth Sikh guru that will inspire you

Born as Gobind Rai, Guru Gobind Singh was not only the tenth Sikh guru but also a spiritual master, poet and philosopher. When his father Guru Teg Bahadur was beheaded for refusing to convert to Islam, Guru Gobind Singh had to overtake his leadership at the young age of nine. It was Guru who gave the warrior community, Khalsa, a new surname, Singh. He became the sixth Khalsa and changed his name from Gobind Rai to Guru Gobind Singh. He also founded the Khalsa Vani, which is ‘Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki fateh’ and the five Ks (Khalsa), which are the principles of live. In 2020, Guru Gobind Singh ji's Jayanti falls on January 2 (Thursday). And so, on the pious occasion of Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, we list down 10 of his inspiring quotes which will enlighten you to lead a good life. You can also share them with your loved ones to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2020.

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"He alone is a man who keeps his word, Not that he has one thing in the heart, and another on the tongue."

"Do as much possible to serve and aid foreigners, those in need, or in trouble."

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

"The lord can never be established nor created; the formless one is limitlessly complete in Himself. Death would not be called bad, O people, if one knew how to truly die."

"Donate a tenth of your earnings."

"Dwell in peace in the home of your own being, and the Messenger of Death will not be able to touch you."

"Fruitful is the entire life of those, who feel hunger for the Name of the Lord in their minds."

"The greatest comforts and lasting peace are obtained, when one eradicates selfishness from within."

"He who regards all men as equals is religious."

"I tell the truth; listen everyone. Only those who have Loved, will realise the Lord."