Granth Sahib Quotes on Water (46 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.

True are the Teachings of the True Guru. The body and mind are cooled and soothed, by the touchstone of Truth. This is the true mark of wisdom, that one remains detached, like the water-lily, or the lotus upon the water.

When it pleases You, we play music and sing when it pleases You, we bathe in water.

Without him you cannot even raise your head above the water of the vast, impassable sea of Maya

The boat of mind crosses over the water, carrying the true merchandise.

O mind, love the Lord, as the lotus loves the water. Tossed about by the waves, it still blossoms with love.

The clouds pour their rain down upon the earth, but isn't there water within the earth as well Water is contained within the earth without feet, the clouds run around and let down their rain.

The Lord is the Treasure of Water I am just a fish in that water. Without this Water, servant Nanak would die.

You shall obtain the fruits of your mind's desires, by focusing your consciousness on the Lord's Lotus Feet. He is totally pervading the water and the land He is the Lord of the World-forest. Behold Him in exaltation in each and every heart. Nanak gives this advice,

If I dressed myself in fire, and built my house of snow, and made iron my food and if I were to drink in all pain like water, and drive the entire earth before me.

Without water, the crop withers, and it will not bring a good price.

By Guru's Grace, He blesses us with His Glance of Grace. The beings in the water, on the land and in the sky are all satisfied I wash the Feet of the Holy.

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.

Over all the world, He is the Life of the World, O Nanak, like water mingled with water.

The Lord is totally pervading the water, the land, and all space. He is contained in the forests as well.

He holds the water and the land in bondage. Hail to the Creator Lord

As the waves of water merge again with the water, so does my light merge again into the Light.

The almighty Order of the Lord is over the heads of all. Wind, water and fire abide in the Fear of God

The birds have no money in their pockets. They place their hopes on trees and water. He alone is the Giver. You alone, Lord, You alone.

What can deep water do to a fish What can the vast sky do to a bird What can cold do to a stone What is married life to a eunuch You may apply sandalwood oil to a dog, but he will still be a dog.

The True Merchandise, Wealth and Capital are obtained through the Radiant Light of the Guru. Just as fire is extinguished by pouring on water, desire becomes the slave of the Lord's slaves.

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.

Air is the Guru, Water is the Father, and Earth is the Great Mother of all. Day and night are the two nurses, in whose lap all the world is at play.

Through and through, the Lord is intermingled with His servant. God, the Giver of Peace, cherishes His servant. I carry the water, wave the fan, and grind the grain for the servant of my Lord and Master.

In the water, the creatures are created outside of the water they die. 1 O mind, how can you be saved without love

If I were to become a fish, living in the water, I would still remember the Lord, who watches over all beings and creatures.

You are the Ocean of Water, and You are the foam and the bubbles on its surface. I cannot see any other except You, Lord.

Just as the baby is satisfied by drinking milk, and the poor person is pleased by seeing wealth, and the thirsty person is refreshed by drinking cool water, so is this mind drenched with delight in the Lord.

The jewel emerged from the water, when the mountain of gold was used to churn it.

O mind, love the Lord, as the song-bird loves the rain. The pools are overflowing with water, and the land is luxuriantly green, but what are they to her, if that single drop of rain does not fall into her mouth

You Yourself are the water, You Yourself are the fish, and You Yourself are the net. You Yourself cast the net, and You Yourself are the bait. You Yourself are the lotus, unaffected and still brightly-colored in hundreds of feet of water. You Yourself liberate those who think of You for even an instant.

The wise always take cleansing baths. At the time of death, and at the time of birth, they are purified, when water is poured on their heads.

I may make a cave, in a mountain of gold, or in the water of the nether regions I may remain standing on my head, upside-down, on the earth or up in the sky I may totally cover my body with clothes, and wash them continually I may shout out loud, the white, red, yellow and black Vedas I may even live in dirt and filth. And yet, all this is just a product of evil-mindedness, and intellectual corruption. I was not, I am not, and I will never be anything at all

When the Husband goes away, the bride suffers in the pain of separation, like the fish in shallow water, crying for mercy.

If Nanak could be the dust of their feet, then he, the ignorant one, might also obtain some. Who is our mother, and who is our father Where did we come from We are formed from the fire of the womb within, and the bubble of water of the sperm. For what purpose are we created

The Merciful Lord is totally pervading and permeating the water and the land. I am forever devoted, a sacrifice to Him.

Make this body the field, and plant the seed of good actions. Water it with the Name of the Lord, who holds all the world in His Hands.

The True Guru is the Perfect Pool of Holy Water. Night and day, He meditates on the Name of the Lord, Har, Har. He is saved, along with his family bestowing the Name of the Lord, Har, Har, He saves the whole world.

They walk on the Lord's Path, and inspire others to walk on the Lord's Path as well. Bathing in a pool of holy water, they are washed clean of filth. But, by bathing in a stagnant pond, they are contaminated with even more filth.

Give up your selfishness, and you shall find peace like water mingling with water, you shall merge in absorption.

For His sake, you assumed this body see God always with you. God is pervading the water, the land and the sky He sees all with His Glance of Grace.

As the seas and the oceans are overflowing with water, so vast are my own sins.

The Lord pervades and permeates the water, the land and the sky there is no other at all.

Your Face is so Beautiful, and the Sound of Your Words imparts intuitive wisdom. It is so long since this sparrow-hawk has had even a glimpse of water.

You are the Ocean of Water, and I am Your fish. Your Name is the drop of water, and I am a thirsty sparrow-hawk.

I am just a poor song-bird, in the Sanctuary of the True Guru, who has placed the Drop of Water, the Lord's Name, Har, Har, in my mouth.