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Birth Quote by Guru Nanak

“We are born of woman, we are conceived in the womb of woman, we are engaged and married to woman. We make friendship with woman and the lineage continued because of woman. When one woman dies, we take another one, we are bound with the world through woman. Why should we talk ill of her, who gives…” quote by Guru Nanak
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“We are born of woman, we are conceived in the womb of woman, we are engaged and married to woman. We make friendship with woman and the lineage continued because of woman. When one woman dies, we take another one, we are bound with the world through woman. Why should we talk ill of her, who gives birth to kings? The woman is born from woman; there is none without her. Only the One True Lord is without woman”

Guru Nanak

About This Quote

All humanity is linked through women; they are essential to life and lineage, deserving respect.

In simple terms: Women are central to life and deserve honor.

Key Takeaway

Respect and value women's contributions.

Themes

respect gender humanity

Mood

reverent thoughtful

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • family planning
  • education
  • community leadership

Key Concepts

matriarchal lineage spiritual equality social cohesion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies honor women equally?
  • What traditions uplift women's roles?
A Different Perspective

Some may argue male perspectives also matter; balance is key.

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