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O' man, seek the company of True Saint, this will bring spiritual glow on your face; O' man, seek the company of True Saint, this will remove impurity from your heart. O' man, seek the company of True Saint, this will remove your suffering and misery; O' man, seek the company of True Saint, this will relieve you of vanity and pride. O' man, seek the company of True Saint, you will see the invisible God; O' man, seek the company of True Saint, you will keep on prospering. O' man, seek the company of True Saint, you will sip the divine nectar; O' man, seek the company of True Saint, you will conquer all the five vices (Lust, Anger, Greed, Attachment and Pride). O' man, seek the company of True Saint, your heart shall remain calm; Avtar says, if you meet perfect True Saint, the mind shall cease to be vagrant.
Baba Avtar Singh Ji
UniversalEgoGreed
Avtar Bani 56

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Avtar Bani is a collection of sacred hymns and spiritual teachings from the Sant Nirankari tradition, associated with the divine manifestation (avtar) of the formless God through the living masters of the mission. These verses, sung in devotional gatherings, carry the mission's message of love, unity, and inner awakening in musical and poetic form. Avtar Bani is a cherished scripture within the Nirankari community, nourishing the soul's journey toward the divine.

Author
Baba Avtar Singh Ji
Tradition
Universal
Source text
Avtar Bani
Chapter
Thou Formless One (56)
Verse / page
AB.56
Topics
EgoGreedLustMindPeacePrideSaintSoulTruthVisionAngerAttachmentDivine WillEmotionsGodHeartPainSeekerSpeechSufferingThinkingWealthHoliness

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