Sikhism: You cannot claim to be a good person to the world if you ignore your own parents (BHAI GURDAS, VAAR 14)

Sikh Wisdom

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— BHAI GURDAS, VAAR 14

"Without serving the mother and father, doing good deeds is of no use."

Modern Translation & Meaning

"You cannot claim to be a good person to the world if you ignore your own parents."

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