The Rare Human Birth
Human life is precious and rare, the unique opportunity for spiritual liberation.
Sikhism teaches that human birth is exceedingly rare and precious. Only in human form can liberation be attained. This understanding should inspire urgent dedication to spiritual practice.
This human body has been given to you. This is your chance to meet the Lord of the Universe.
Human life is the precious opportunity not to be wasted.
Guru Granth Sahib
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- What Sikhism says about hope
Human birth is called rare and the only form in which liberation can be attained, which turns hope into urgency rather than patience. Read alongside sabr the two pull opposite ways: wait without hurrying, and hurry because this chance does not come twice.