Granth Sahib Quotes on Listening (16 Quotes)

Those who chant are sanctified. All those who listen are blessed, and those who write save their ancestors.

Listen, O religious scholar, the One Lord alone is Wondrous no one can describe Him. He fascinates the angels, the celestial singers and the heavenly musicians he has strung the three worlds upon His Thread.

Listen, O devotee, who has ever attained liberation after such a death

This speaking and listening is like the song of the wind, for those whose minds are colored by the love of Maya.

Those words are acceptable, which, when spoken, bring honor. Harsh words bring only grief. Listen, O foolish and ignorant mind Those who are pleasing to Him are good. What else is there to be said

Listening to the Lord's sermon, my pollution has been washed away. I have become totally pure, and I now walk in peace.

One may beat upon and play all sorts of instruments, but no one will listen, and no one will enshrine it in the mind.

O friends and companions, so puffed up with pride, listen to the one joyous story of your Husband Lord.

O Saints, O Siblings of Destiny, listen, release comes only through the True Name. Worship the Feet of the Guru. Let the Name of the Lord be your sacred shrine of pilgrimage.

Listen, O my mind, my friend, my darling, now is the time to meet the Lord. As long as there is youth and breath, give this body to Him. Without virtue, it is useless the body shall crumble into a pile of dust.

Listen, listen, O soul-bride, you are overtaken by sexual desire - why do you walk like that, swinging your arms in joy You do not recognize your own Husband Lord When you go to Him, what face will you show Him I touch the feet of my sister soul-brides who have known their Husband Lord.

Listen to the incomparably beautiful story of lord, O my brothers, O Siblings of Destiny.

Listen - listen to my advice Only the good deeds which you have done shall remain with you, O my soul.

This opportunity shall not come again I say to you, O my body, listen to my advice You slander, and then praise others you indulge in lies and gossip. You gaze upon the wives of others, O my soul you steal and commit evil deeds.

Listen, you foolish and ignorant mind - only His Will prevails.

The eyes are asleep in corruption, gazing upon the beauty of another. The ears are asleep, listening to slanderous stories.