Kirpal Singh
Harmony in Marriage
Selections from a discourse by Kirpal Singh; translated by T.S. Khanna
Two people are brought together by the unseen Hand of God. Whom God unites, let no earthly power disunite. You are one soul in two bodies. Be like one candle light; be the same light in two forms. If one is asked a question, both should give the same answer. This can be done by those whose hearts are together.
This beautiful union on the physical plane is, as yet, only a glimpse of the higher Union, the Everlasting Marriage between the soul and God.
In the course of the householder’s life, one does make mistakes. What should we do when we make a mistake? We should better organise our householder’s life. Guru Amar Das gave His daughter three principles for her conduct in life:
- If you make a mistake, confess it; a dispute only arises if we proudly toss our heads.
- After a mistake has been made, whatever instructions are given, they should be followed.
- Abide by the Will of God in pain and pleasure.
If we follow those three principles, all of the worldly duties are fulfilled.
Have a sweet tongue to speak softly and kindly. The husband will be pleased and will act according to the wife’s wishes. A tongue filled with humility is the essence of all attributes.
God has united us in marriage, and He is the only One Who can dissolve the marriage.