Keeping his hair, nails, and beard clipped, subduing his passions by austerities, wearing white garments and ,keeping himself pure, he shall be always engaged in studying the Veda and ,such acts as are conducive to his welfare.

Guru Nanak

Guru Nanak

Austerities Beard Clipped Garments Hair Keeping Nails Passions Pure Subduing Wearing White

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