Granth Sahib Quotes on Happiness (22 Quotes)

O mind, love the Lord, as the fish loves the water. The more the water, the more the happiness, and the greater the peace of mind and body. Without water, she cannot live, even for an instant. God knows the suffering of her mind.

Sing of the Lord Gobind with intuitive ease, in the Fear of the Guru you shall become radiant, and the filth of egotism shall depart. Remain in bliss forever, and perform devotional worship, day and night.

If you know that He is your Husband Lord, offer your body and mind to Him. Behave like the happy and pure soul-bride. With intuitive ease, you shall merge with the True Lord, and He shall bless you with true greatness.

The happy soul-brides receive the Lord's Name, O my Lord of the Universe night and day, their minds are blissful and happy.

You fool, why are you deluded by doubt You do not remember the detached Lord of supreme bliss.

Happiness is obtained, and sorrow runs far away, when the Saints chant the Lord's Name. The sea, the dry land, and the lakes are filled with the Water of the Lord's Name no place is left empty.

At night, lots of birds settle on the tree. Some are happy, and some are sad. Caught in the desires of the mind, they perish. And when the life-night comes to its end, then they look to the sky. They fly away in all ten directions, according to their pre-ordained destiny.

As long as the soul-companion is with the body, it dwells in happiness. But when the companion arises and departs, then the body-bride mingles with dust.

Joining with the humble Saints of the Lord, my actions bring prosperity, and I have obtained the Lord of Bliss as my Husband.

Those upon whom He casts His Glance of Grace become His happy soul-brides. One who recognizes her Lord and Master places her body and mind in offering before Him. Within her own home, she finds her Husband Lord her egotism is dispelled. O Nanak, the happy soul-brides are embellished and exalted night and day they are absorbed in devotional worship.

O Nanak, the shaven-headed ones are devils. They are not pleased to hear these words. When it rains, there is happiness. Water is the key to all life. When it rains, the corn grows, and the sugar cane, and the cotton, which provides clothing for all.

The Savior Lord is the treasure of intuitive peace, poise and bliss. He shall save me in the end. My pains, sufferings, fears and doubts have been erased. He has mercifully saved me from coming and going in reincarnation.

O Nanak, they are forever the happy soul-brides, whose light merges into His Light.

What actions have the happy soul-brides performed They have obtained the fruit of their pre-ordained destiny. Casting His Glance of Grace, the Lord unites them with Himself.

O Nanak, without the Name, everything is painful, and happiness is forgotten.

Prays Nanak, please hear my prayer, You are the pool, and You are the soul-swan. You are the lotus flower of the day and You are the water-lily of the night. You Yourself behold them, and blossom forth in bliss.

How can I measure the happiness of meditating on the Lord of the Universe Those who taste it are satisfied and fulfilled their souls know this Sublime Essence.

Be happy, dear beloved, as long as your youth is fresh and delightful. But your days are few - you have grown weary, and now your body has grown old.

Everyone shall be given their ceremonial send-off after their marriage. O Nanak, blessed are the happy soul-brides, who are in love with their Husband Lord.

It all worked out - I was saved, and the egotism within my heart was subdued. The evil energies have been made to serve me, since I placed my faith in the True Guru. I have renounced my useless schemes, by the Grace of the True, Carefree Lord.

Go, and ask the happy soul-brides, By what virtuous qualities do you enjoy your Husband Lord We are adorned with intuitive ease, contentment and sweet words.

She is virtuous, and she is very fortunate she is noble and tender-hearted. The happy soul-bride is loved by her Husband. She is beautiful, wise, and clever. That soul-bride is the beloved of her Husband Lord.