Word Of The Day: udaasee

????? (udaasee)
Meaning: noun: renunciation, detachment.

Quote:
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gurmukh udaasee so kare ji sach rahai liv laai
That Guru-oriented person, who (while leading a householder�s life) keeps one�s consciousness focused on Truth, practises true renunciation.
– Guru Amar Das Sahib, Guru Granth Sahib, Page 588

Message: While leading a householder�s life many of us are preoccupied with the need to satisfy our worldly desires. We do not pay attention to the Guru�s wisdom. The Truth takes second place. There is anxiety in our minds, the fire of vices in our hearts, and egoism rules the day.

We can practise true detachment. To do so, we only need to be conscious and focused on divine teachings. Through practice of these virtues daily – the fire of desire is quenched, anxiety from the mind is removed, and egoism is eradicated. The body and mind are soothed and lasting peace is obtained. There is a need for self-realization, not for robes and rituals.

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Through Guru-orientation, one who attains self-realization is a true householder and renunciate.
– Guru Nanak Sahib, Guru Granth Sahib, Page 1332

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Etymology: From Sanskrit udaas (renunciation, detachment) from ud (prefix) + aas (to sit).
Comparable to English dissidence from Latin di (prefix) + sid (to sit).