Granth Sahib Wealth Quotations

First, the baby loves mother's milk; second, he learns of his mother and father; third, his brothers, sisters and aunts; fourth, the love of play awakens. Fifth, he runs after food and drink; sixth, in his sexual desire, he does not respect social customs. Seventh, he gathers wealth and dwells in his house; eighth, he becomes angry, and his body is consumed. Ninth, he turns grey, and his breathing becomes labored; tenth, he is cremated, and turns to ashes. His companions send him off, crying out and lamenting. The swan of the soul takes flight, and asks which way to go.

True wealth does not drown, and its owner is never punished.

True wealth does not burn; it cannot be stolen by a thief.

Without God's Name, there is no other wealth. Everything else is just poison and ashes.

You may observe the thirty fasts, and say the five prayers each day, but 'Satan' can undo them. Says Nanak, you will have to walk on the Path of Death, so why do you bother to collect wealth and property?

All beings and creatures, wealth and property belong to Him. O Nanak, it is so difficult to describe and contemplate Him.

All are Yours, and You belong to all. You are the wealth of all. Everyone begs from You, and all offer prayers to You each day. Those, unto whom You give, receive everything.

With him i have obtained the priceless wealth, which shall never leave me or go anywhere else.

The dream is His, and the kingdom is His; He who has given the wealth of Maya, has infused the desire for it.

Treasure the Lord's wealth, and gather in the Lord's wealth

The sparrow-hawk loves the rainwater, falling in torrents; the king loves to see his wealth on display.

The Lord is Wealthy and Prosperous, so His humble servant should feel totally secure.