Precious Human life & Covid-19

[singhbj singh]

Guru Amardas Ji valued human life greatly and considered it a golden opportunity for spiritual achievement. According to Guru Ji the body is a temple of God and as such it has to be looked after and properly maintained. Apart from care of one’s health, unnecessary risks need to be avoided.

One day Guru Amardas Ji was passing through the streets of Goindwal during the rainy season. Many houses were in a dilapidated condition.

The Guru crossed the street quickly and told the Sikhs to do the same, for there was the likelihood of some structures collapsing while they were passing.

The Sikhs were surprised at the Guru’s sudden hurry and asked Him if he were afraid of death.

The Guru told them He was not afraid of death, but human life being a precious gift of God should be cared for and preserved.

Sikhism regards self injury as unnecessary and undue risk as of no spiritual merit. Just as a tree which is preserved well will bear blossom and fruit, in the same way, if the body is kept at a distance from risk and insecurity, it can practice charity, simran as well as social service”.

 

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