Gurbani Word Of The Day: vartaṇ

Message: Water is given to use, not to be wasted 
In the hymn from which this line is lifted, we are reminded of the gifts we have received from the Divine. Water is one such gift for which we have to be grateful. The premium we place on it needs to be demonstrated by the way we use it. We should ensure that it is not wasted. 

Have we given this natural resource the appreciation it deserves? Do we appreciate the ease with which it is available to us in our homes? Shouldn’t it be conserved and used more sensibly – as it is finite? What will be the consequences if it dries up?

Cape Town in South Africa may become the first town to have no water and this is disturbing news. We need to use it wisely and appreciate its value.

Etymology: From Sanskrit vartan (turning, rolling).