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Central Sikh Gurdwara Board HighlightsPage 6This is the 17

tharticle in the series Khalsa Mero Roop Hai Khaas

(Who is a Khalsa?)which started in April 2008. In our previous articles, we discussed some of the virtues of theKhalsa. In this article we will focus on He fears none and frightens none.

A Sikh never hurts, envies and slanders anyoneJaswant Singh

A Sikh always speaks the language of love. Describing attributes of the Guru-orientedSikhs, the Gurbani describes how they keep the Lord enshrined in their hearts at alltimes. Their speech is sweet and their way of life is humble. Only such devotees enjoy thespiritual union with God.

A Sikh never hurts anyone verbally or otherwise. Baba Farid, a Bhagat contributor of theSGGS, advises that the minds of all are like precious jewels; to harm them is not good atall. If you want to receive the blessings of your Beloved Lord, then do not hurt anyone'sheart. He furthercounsels not to utter even a single harsh word as the true Lord abides in all.

Likewise a Sikh never envies and slanders anyone. He is aware that by indulging in thesebad habits invaluable time is wasted. So he never engages himself in jealousy andbickering. Instead, he does good deeds and obtains whatever he needs through his owneffort.

In the context of slandering, the Gurbani states that it is wrong to slander anyone. Onlyfoolish people slander others. All religious activities are useless and fruitless for one whohas not stopped slandering and gossiping about others even after following the spiritualpath.

Not only is slandering others bad, but listening to slander is equally bad. However, onewhose heart is pure need not fear anyone who slanders him. It is the slanderer wholoses, not he who is being slandered. Those who slander others, carry loads of sin upontheir heads.

Those who aspire to be spiritually elevated do not listen to slander. Rather, they renouncetheir self-conceit and become the humblest of all. Furthermore, the Gurbani advises us torenounce both flattery and slander and seek instead seek the state of detachment fromboth these vices. So, a Sikh pays no attention to his slander and praise. He reflects uponthe Gurus Shabad everyday and leads his life as advised by it.

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