Prayer, its Nature & Technique - Kirpal Singh

PRAYERgeneral, which is a universal cause and dear toGod. It is a powerful instrument that has beenresponsible for building nations and weldingtogether societies.O Nanak! great is His name.May there be welfare of all under Thy Will,O Lord.GURU NANAKO God! put us on the right path.Make us steadfast in faith,Grant us mercy, O Allah,None is more merciful than Thee.O God! forgive us our trespasses,And ignore our high-handedness,Make us true in Thy Path,And grant us victory over the unbelieversand the unfaithful.KORANThe sole object of such prayers is either toennoble ourselves, or to benefit the audience, orto tell God of universal sufferings or some needsof humanity in general or, in the last resort, toingratiate and push ourselves into public favorby a show of religiosity. Prayers offered andservices conducted with the last of these motivesare, of course, not only quite useless but definitelyharmful, and must therefore be avoided atall costs.40