Word Of The Day: Rog

???? (rog)
Meaning: noun: sickness, disease.

Quote:
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mi?haa kar kai khaa-iaa piaare�� tin tan keetaa rog.
O dear! Whatever one consumes as sweet, gives rise to disease in the body.
– Guru Arjan Sahib, Guru Granth Sahib, Page 641

Message: Man is always looking for more than he has. He is easily enticed and distracted. For example, sugar and sweet tastings are always very inviting and indulging, yet they are one of the most inherent causes of disease and poor health. Today � excessive sugar intake is a well-known cause of Diabetes and its accompanying complications. Our Gurus were indeed propagating good health practices throughout their teachings.

In terms of relationships, material possessions or success in a career, man is always looking for more, a sweeter option. Sadly, too much of a good thing eventually leads to untold pain and misery in our lives. The arrogance with which we forge ahead, the manner in which we look down on others who do not meet up with our expectations, the greed with which we want more of everything � these lead to dis-ease in our lives.

The wisdom from the Gurbani points us to self-control and contentment. It tells us to keep in check the tendency to veer towards the sweet, the attractive, and the pleasurable.

Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship. – Buddha.

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Etymology: From Sanskrit rog.