??? (seel)
Meaning: noun: modesty, good disposition, good conduct.
Quote:
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khimaa gahee brat seel sa?tokha?. rog na biaapai naa jam dhokha?.
Neither disease nor the fear of death afflicts him who enshrines forgiveness and takes vow of good conduct and contentment.
– Guru Nanak Sahib, Guru Granth Sahib, Page 223
Message: Our Guru�s teachings emphasize the virtue of forgiveness, the patience to overcome and pardon the wrongdoings of others. Forgiveness brings the forgiver peace of mind and frees him or her from corrosive anger. Negative feelings of disappointment and hurt, if left to fester in the mind, tend to breed ill-will and unhappiness which causes pain. One�s mental and physical well-being is compromised as the body�s immune system takes a toll. Through forgiveness we release these stored and pent up emotions. Hence the saying – you don�t forgive someone for his or her sake – you forgive for your sake. When anger, disappointment and hurt give way to divine virtues of tolerance and compassion, this good conduct brings relief to the mind and body. There is no place for dis-ease. Imbibing divine wisdom in our way of thinking, coupled with good conduct and an easygoing disposition, induces a sense of great relief, peace and contentment in us. This is an excellent health tip for all to follow.
We achieve inner health only through forgiveness – the forgiveness not only of others but also of ourselves.�
-Joshua Loth Liebman, an American rabbi and author, 1907-1948.
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Etymology: From Sanskrit sheel (habit, nature; virtue), Pali and Prakrit seel (conduct, virtuous conduct), Punjabi seel (modesty).
