Examples of truthful living are set by saints and holy men. From their lives, the disciple can draw inspiration. Without a virtuous life, no one can reach their spiritual goal. The highest of all virtues is devotion to God and a love for His creation. It is essential that in pursuing of a life of truth, the means employed should be equally good.
Many people have the right goal, but they try to reach it by the wrong means.
According to Guru Nanak,, the right means alone, make the attainment of a goal worth-while. Earn your living All of us try to earn our living, one way or the other. Guru Nanak, emphasised honest labour or the use of fair and right means for earning one s living. Some people live on crime, some on the exploitation of others, and others by begging and parasitism. Some who devoted themselves to so-called holy or spiritual pursuits, like ascetics, mendicants, sanyasis, and yogis were criticised by the Guru for neglecting this duty of earning their own living.