Hukamnama by 5th Guru – Guru Arjun Dev Ji
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People use different methods, associated with religion, to escape 5 evils in an effort to control their mind and connect to God. Some people read holy books and discuss them, some do special yoga practice. Some people stop talking, some people use hands to eat (instead of plates), some go around visiting religions pilgrimages, some give away expensive objects like gold, and even horse, elephant, even give up their woman. Some give away food, clothes and land. Some pray to others but God, do religions acts with Ego. Some use all Yogic Asanas and are able to lengthen their life. There are some people who rule others, nobody disagrees with them, they party, and enjoy bodies of beautiful women (lust).

None of these methods connect us to God, instead fill us with Ego, and greed and make our life hell. The best activity to connect to God us company of God’s followers. I have come to God and constantly pray to him to bless me with knowledge to tell the difference between right and wrong. What we do is determined by our past life. When God blesses us, he puts us on the right track and we stay connected to him via praise and discussion of God.