A man doing evil deeds continuously will become of bad character. His evil actions will deprive him of peace of mind, for he will carry a burden of fear and guilt-complex, even if he escapes punishment in a court of law. However, according to Sikh credo, any punishment for bad words or deeds may be mitigated through prayer and the grace of God. The proud must fall Ego or self-conceit is the root of pride. Such conduct, not only alienates them from their own fellow-men, but also merits divine disapproval.
Egoistic acts are chains round the neck of a conceited person.
Guru Nanak preached humility, particularly to the rich, the mighty and the violent. He told Rulers to remember that their reign is only temporary, that they should not brag of their power or wealth, for God could turn a king into a pauper instantly. At this time Mardana was actually grinding corn, his right hand turning the handle of the grinding mill and his left hand dropping grain into mill-hole. Flies were constantly settling on Mardana s face, with the result that he had frequently to free his right hand from the handle, to wave the flies off. The Guru told Babar that as a king he should order the flies to keep away from Mardana s face.