Word Of The Day: saphal

???? (saphal)
Meaning: adjective: Fruitful, successful.

Quote:
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nain sa?tokhe prabh darsan paaiaa. kahu naanak saphal so aaiaa.
The eyes of one who beholds the Divine are content. Nanak says the birth of such a person is fruitful.
– Guru Arjan Sahib, Guru Granth Sahib, Page 804

Message: What should we look at and focus on in our daily lives? What should we visualize? What can make our greedy eyes contented and minds peaceful?

Gurbani says submit to the Divine whole-heartedly. Seek that wisdom which leads to higher consciousness. Nurture love for a divine vision. Only when the all-pervading presence of the Divine is felt in our life, can our heart and mind be contented and at peace.

The eyes, which were filled with worldly greed, hatred and envy, are transformed when the enlightened mind instructs them to instead behold the blessed vision of the Divine all around � in everyone and everything. Our heart and mind blossom when we cherish love and affection for all. This is what makes our life fruitful and rewarding. Only then can our existence on this earth be termed meaningful.

When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.
-Jimi Hendrix, musician, singer, and songwriter, 1942-1970

Etymology: From Sanskrit saphal (su, prefix + phal, fruit) ? Pali saphal (fruitful) ? Prakrit saphal (fruitful, successful).