Word Of The Day: gaavaar

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Meaning: noun: Rustic; foolish.

Quote:
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naanak je ko aap ga?aaidaa�� so moorakh gaavaar.
Nanak! If one considers oneself great (takes undue pride in oneself), one is unwise and foolish.
– Guru Amar Das Sahib, Guru Granth Sahib, Page 516

Message: All human beings have some sense of pride. However, there are varying degrees of pride, some having more and others less. Riches, fame, power, beauty, talent, etc. are all obvious things that lead to pride. The worst kind of pride is pride of thought � the �I� factor. �I did this� I am� I know�.� We need the wisdom to be aware that all success, talent comes from the Divine. We are His instruments. These are His gifts given to us to share for the service of mankind. It is foolish and unwise to be proud and think �I did it all�.

It has become natural for a feeling of pride to set in when one does something good or achieves something. Our egoism encourages this. Be aware that to think in this manner is to be unwise. The egoism will resist any change of thought, but the resolve to do so and the wisdom – must be stronger. The world of form comes and goes as easily as do our lives. We are not in control. We should be grateful and thank the Divine for all that we have been given and humbly accept His blessings.

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One who being unworthy pretends oneself to be worthy is the biggest fool. – Bhai Gurdas, 36/19

Etymology: From Sanskrit graamadaar (village boy) ? Pali gaamadaarak ? Prakrit gaamaar/gavaar (living in a small village, rustic, fool) ? Marathi/Punjabi gaavaar (rustic).