Bauji’s 47 Life Tips

He is blessed – who is ignorant but mad in the Love of God. 1 He is blessed – who is ignorant but mad in the Love of God.

2 Knowledge (ਗਿਆਨ) is not intellectual ideas or concepts, it is ‘concrete action,’ motivated in the love and Service of God.

3 God knowledge is the way of simplicity, humility and madness in the Love of God.

Talents are best nurtured in solitude. 4 Talents are best nurtured in solitude.

Character is best formed in the strong billows of the world. 5 Character is best formed in the strong billows of the world.

6 Genius is the result of applying attention – steady and undissipated to a single object.

Ideas go booming through the world louder than cannons. 7 Ideas go booming through the world louder than cannons.

Thoughts are mightier than armies. 8 Thoughts are mightier than armies.

Principles achieve more victories than armies. 9 Principles achieve more victories than armies.

10 There is more dynamite in an idea with intense feelings than in many bombs.

11 Such dynamic ideas create revolutions, civilizations and change the world.

Practice what you already know and you shall attain higher knowledge. 12 Practice what you already know and you shall attain higher knowledge.

The only and the best gift is giving a “portion of yourself.” 13 The only and the best gift is giving a “portion of yourself.”

Glory follows virtue – as shadow follows light. 14 Glory follows virtue – as shadow follows light.

Minds are like parachutes – they only function when they are opened. 15 Minds are like parachutes – they only function when they are opened.

16 All the strength and force of man – comes from his “Faith” in things “UN-SEEN.” He who ‘believes’ is strong. He who doubts is weak.

Strong convictions proceed great actions. 17 Strong convictions proceed great actions.

Mind un-employed is mind un-enjoyed. 18 Mind un-employed is mind un-enjoyed.

Our best lessons are learned through mistakes. 19 Our best lessons are learned through mistakes.

Everything will come – if a man learns to wait. 20 Everything will come – if a man learns to wait.

21 The soul that perpetually overflows with kindness, sympathy and love will always be cheerful.

Love is the only thing in the world – which increases when shared. 22 Love is the only thing in the world – which increases when shared.

Riches are enjoyed most by those who need riches least. 23 Riches are enjoyed most by those who need riches least.

When you give away something – you add value to yourself. 24 When you give away something – you add value to yourself.

25 If you love and serve men, you cannot by any hiding or stratagem escape the remuneration.

Religion is behaviour – not mere belief. 26 Religion is behaviour – not mere belief.

27 Shelter there is nowhere – but in the depth of one’s soul. Seek that – hold it fast – if you would be saved.

Physical exercise is the: Master conditioner for and healthy 28 Physical exercise is the: Master conditioner for and healthy

Physical exercise is the: Major Therapy for the ill 28 Physical exercise is the: Major Therapy for the ill

28 Physical exercise is the: Essential Factor in the prevention of disease

28 Physical exercise is the: Only strategy - To keep ‘at bay’ or ‘delay’ the onset of old age - To ameliorate the sufferings old age

Character is the substance. Reputation is the shadow. 29 Character is the substance. Reputation is the shadow.

29 Man’s character is the Reality of himself. His reputation is the changeable opinion others formed of him.

Self-restraint is the essence of heroism. 30 Self-restraint is the essence of heroism.

31 Men make counterfeit money – but in many cases, money makes counterfeit men.

Everything succeeds with people of sweet and cheerful disposition. 32 Everything succeeds with people of sweet and cheerful disposition.

33 All things are sacred – for nature is manifestation of God. His creation is God-filled.

34 ___________Love – you Himself is love. He amply and profoundly rewards love. Even if not fulfilled in this life – it will be rewarded.

Love and you shall be loved. 35 Love and you shall be loved.

36 I know now what they call ‘love’ – when they still can think of and search for Him!

37 Only they love – who having seen Him, see none else, who do not complain, not even think of complaining/complaints

They love not – who live in counting the favours and _____ of Love. 38 They love not – who live in counting the favours and _____ of Love.

33 People grow old only by deserting their ideals – years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up interest – wrinkles the soul.

You are as young as your Faith, as old as your Doubt. 40 You are as young as your Faith, as old as your Doubt.

You are as young as your Self-Confidence, as old as your Fear. 40 You are as young as your Self-Confidence, as old as your Fear.

You are as young as your Hope, as old as your Despair. 40 You are as young as your Hope, as old as your Despair.

You are as young as your Love, as old as your Love-less. 40 You are as young as your Love, as old as your Love-less.

41 Always be happy with the knowledge that God up above, in His Benedictions and Grace is caring for you with his _________.

42 If idealism finds an outlet, it will grow and develop. Otherwise idealism withers and dies in frustration.

43 As the world changes – we have to change. Otherwise we are left behind and frustrated.

Appreciation is the memory of the heart. 44 Appreciation is the memory of the heart.

Little things console us – because little things afflict us. 45 Little things console us – because little things afflict us.

46 Become an instrument of Love – In love – forgive and bear sufferings and tribulations

Become an instrument of Love – In ‘Giving’ – we ‘Receive.’ 46 Become an instrument of Love – In ‘Giving’ – we ‘Receive.’

Become an instrument of Love – In ‘Pardoning’ – we are ‘Pardoned.’ 46 Become an instrument of Love – In ‘Pardoning’ – we are ‘Pardoned.’

46 Become an instrument of Love – In ‘Dying’ – we are reborn in Eternal Life.

Where there is hatred – sow Love. 47 Where there is hatred – sow Love.

Where there is injury – sow Pardon. 47 Where there is injury – sow Pardon.

Where there is doubt – sow Faith. 47 Where there is doubt – sow Faith.

Where there is despair – sow Hope. 47 Where there is despair – sow Hope.

Where there is darkness – sow Light. 47 Where there is darkness – sow Light.

Where there is sadness – sow Joy. 47 Where there is sadness – sow Joy.