What does Gurbani teach us about suicide?
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Gurbani teaches us to lead a fearless and detached life. Suicide is an act of cowards. Gurbani gives us strength and wisdom to face and accept situations. Gurbani guides us to solve our problems rather than running away from them.
ਮਾਣਸ ਜਨਮੁ ਦੁਲੰਭੁ ਹੈ ਜਗ ਮਹਿ ਖਟਿਆ ਆਇ ॥ (ਮਹਲਾ ੩, ਪੰਨਾ 565)
Human birth (life form) is rare (or hard to get); this life form is to earn profit in the world.
Obviously, suicide is the biggest loss.
If someone is under mental distress, he must reach out for help to his close relatives or take immediate medical help. He/she must keep on contemplating Gurbaani and aspire to remain in Chardikala (higher spirits) always.