Step 5: Living by its Tenets
Living by the Mul Mantra's teachings means embracing its core ideas for a fulfilling life. This special scripture is important in Sikhism, guiding people on how to live well every day. To follow its teachings, start by understanding and taking in each part.
The first idea is about understanding there's one all-present creator, connecting all beings. To live this way, try feeling a sense of togetherness and respect for all living things. See the divine in everything and everyone around you, treating everyone equally and feeling connected to everything.
The second idea talks about truth and how it's always important. Living by this means being honest in what you think, say, and do. Try to live truthfully, being real and honest, and avoiding lying or tricking others.
The third idea says it's important to live in harmony with what the divine wants. Accept life as it is and trust that things happen for a reason. Try to be happy with what you have now and trust that the world knows what's best.
The fourth idea focuses on finding and living by your inner good qualities. To do this, work on being better and nurturing good things like kindness, caring, and humility. Try to show these qualities when you're with others and when you're by yourself.
The fifth idea talks about how life is always changing and growing. It's about being open to new things and being strong when things change. Being flexible, bouncing back from tough times, and being open to new things are important when you live by this idea.
Finally, the Mul Mantra says it's important to learn from wise teachings. To follow this, keep learning and thinking about things. Read important writings, learn from wise people, and think deeply about life's mysteries to understand them better.
Living by the Mul Mantra's teachings means making these ideas part of everyday life. It helps create a balanced life that values togetherness, truth, trust in life, inner goodness, openness to change, and always learning.
