I think when we truly love something, we get the same true love

In the golden simplicity of his wisdom, Diljit Dosanjh, a man whose art flows from sincerity and faith, once said: “I think when we truly love something, we get the same true love in return.” These words, gentle yet profound, speak not only of affection but of the eternal law that binds creation together — the law of reciprocity, where what we give with purity returns to us multiplied. Dosanjh, a singer, actor, and servant of the heart, reminds us that true love is not a trade, nor a fleeting emotion, but a sacred energy that moves through the universe, touching all things that are genuine and alive.

In his words lies a truth as ancient as the stars: the universe mirrors the heart that gazes upon it. When one acts from authentic love — be it toward a person, a craft, a calling, or even the divine — the world responds in kind. This is not the cheap exchange of desire, but the quiet mystery of resonance. The heart that pours out light will, in time, attract light. The soul that honors what it loves with patience and honesty will be met by the same tenderness from life itself. Dosanjh’s quote springs from this understanding — that the love we send into the world is never lost, but finds its way back to us, transformed and magnified.

The origin of these words lies not in philosophy alone, but in lived experience. Diljit, whose journey began in the fields and small towns of Punjab, did not rise to fame through fortune or favor, but through unwavering devotion to his art. He sang not for applause, but for love — love of music, love of his culture, love of truth. And that love, honest and unforced, returned to him as success, respect, and the affection of millions. The world mirrored back what he gave it. His story is the embodiment of his own teaching: when we love what we do with all our heart, that love answers us back.

So too does this wisdom echo through the lives of others. Consider the tale of Mother Teresa, who entered the streets of Calcutta with nothing but compassion. She did not seek recognition, nor did she demand return for her deeds. Yet the love she gave so freely came back to her, not in wealth or comfort, but in the countless lives she touched and the unending reverence her name still commands. Her mission was proof of Dosanjh’s truth: love begets love, even when the world appears cold. For love, once given purely, plants seeds that grow long after the giver is gone.

In the ancient scriptures and teachings of every faith, this same truth resounds. The Bhagavad Gita speaks of selfless devotion: “Whatever you give, with a pure heart, it will return to you in abundance.” The Bible says, “As you sow, so shall you reap.” And the poets of every land have sung that love is the one currency that increases only by being spent. What Dosanjh offers is not new, but it is vital — a reminder to an age that often mistakes performance for passion and desire for devotion. He calls us back to what is real, to the simple yet powerful act of loving truly.

To love truly, however, requires humility. It asks that we love without condition, without expectation, without fear. It asks that we pour ourselves into our work, our relationships, and our dreams — not because they guarantee success, but because they are worthy of our heart’s offering. In doing so, we align ourselves with the rhythm of creation itself. When we give from truth, truth returns. When we love with sincerity, life bows to meet us.

Therefore, let this saying be a compass to those who walk the path of purpose: whatever you love — love it wholly. Love your craft until it becomes your prayer. Love the people around you until they feel safe in your presence. Love the world, even when it fails you, for your love is a seed that will bloom in its own time. Do not love for gain, but from grace, and know that every act of genuine affection shapes the destiny that awaits you.

For in the end, as Diljit Dosanjh teaches, the measure of life is not in what we possess, but in what we love. The world is a mirror to the heart: give it truth, and it will shine back truth; give it love, and it will embrace you with love. And so, live this wisdom daily — speak kindly, work earnestly, love deeply — for in doing so, you call forth the same beauty from the universe that you have planted within yourself. This is the sacred law of true love: what you give, you become — and what you become, you receive.