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Meaning: adjective: Literally, one not engrossed in deeds; selfless, detached, one beyond the bondage of ritualistic rules of good and bad deeds, and who while doing good deeds is beyond any desire (of glory or reward) or selfishness.
Quote:
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so nihkarmee jo sabad beechaare.
One who reflects upon the Guru�s Shabad is truly detached, unselfish.
– Guru Amar Das Sahib, Guru Granth Sahib, Page 128
Message: Through reflection upon the Guru�s Shabad, one attains divine wisdom and is able to subdue one�s egoism. Once one gets rid of egoism, one becomes detached. Such a Guru-minded person, who ponders over the Guru�s Word, realises the Divine Will as all-powerful and thus aspires to improve his life and others� with determination and correct action.
Meaning, such a person doesn�t get attached emotionally and mentally to notions of good and bad. Neither does this person expect any benefit from his or her good actions on others, but merely does the right actions without any hope of reward.
Such a person is fully immersed in noble actions while examining the meaning of the Guru�s Word. The ego is silenced of wasteful thoughts and thus the person is clear in his life purpose. Stability of the mind brings concentration, peace, and ultimately success in all endeavours.
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One who displays egoism is not detached.
– Guru Amar Das, Guru Granth Sahib, Page 128
Etymology: From Sanskrit nishkarmman (not engrossed in actions; a person who while doing actions doesn�t desire rewards of his actions).
