Anti-Violence .  What does the Guru Granth Sahib say

violence, anger and pride

No one is my enemy, and no one is a stranger. I get along with everyone.Guru Arjan Dev, Raag Kaanraa, 1299
In the peaceful poise of intuitive bliss, violence will be gone, as we sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord of the Universe Guru Arjan, Raag Gauree, 249
One whose mind is pleased and appeased, has no egotistical pride. Violence and greed are forgotten.  Guru Nanak, Raag Saarang, 1197, Line 5
The heart is filled with anger and violence, which cause all sense to be forgotten.Guru Tegh Bahaadur, Raag Gauree, 218
Do not associate with those, whose hearts are filled with anger. Guru Raam Daas , Siree Raag, 40
Sexual desire, anger, intoxication, egotism, slander and egotistical pride are eradicted in the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy. Guru Arjan Dev, Raag Bhairao, 1151
Conquer sexual desire, anger, greed and worldly attachment; only such a game as this is dear to the Lord. Guru Arjan Dev, Raag Basant, 1185
Sexual desire, anger, greed, pride and envy are destroyed in the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy.Guru Arjan Dev, Raag Saarang, 1223
Evil passions, slander of others, sexual desire and anger - give up all these.  Guru Nanak Dev, Raag Malaar, 1255
Anger barks and brings ruin on itself, blindly pursuing useless conflicts.Guru Nanak Dev, Raag Malaar, 1288

How can I be free of anger, lust and greed?

Lust, anger, egotism, jealousy and desire are eliminated by chanting the Name of the Lord.Guru Arjan Dev, Svaiyay Mehl 5, 1389
When the Lord, the Boat to carry us across, bestows His Glance of Grace, even for an instant, the mortal contemplates the Shabad within his heart; unfulfilled sexual desire and unresolved anger are eradicated.Bhatt Nal, Svaiyay Mehl 5, 1398
Gurmukhs adopt truth and contentment and do not indulge in lust and anger.  Bhai Gurdaas, Vaars Bhai Gurdaas, 19

 


 

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