Recently, the 554th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev was celebrated.
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2023
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, is a Sikh festival celebrated on the fifteenth lunar day of the Hindu month of Kartik. This year, it falls on 27 November 2023.
It marks the birth anniversary of the first of the ten Sikh gurus and the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
About Guru Nanak Dev JI
Birthplace: Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469 in Talwandi Rai Bhoe villagenear Lahore, which was later renamed as Nankana Sahib.
Contributions and Legacy:
He composed the hymns for the Guru Granth Sahib and finished 974 of them.
Writings: His written compositions were included in the Adi Granth compiled by Guru Arjan (1563-1606), the fifth Sikh guru.
This came to be known as Guru Granth Sahib after the additions made by the 10th guru Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708).
Guru Nanak Dev Ji is credited for bringing wisdom to humanity and laying the foundations for the Sikh religion.
His teachings emphasize oneness of god, wealth, social fairness, and selfless service to humanity.
Advocated the ‘Nirguna’ (devotion to and worship of formless divine) form of bhakti.
Three pillars of Sikhism:Guru Nanak Dev founded and formalized the three pillars of Sikhism:
Naam Japna (Meditation on God’s Name):
Sikhs are encouraged to remember and meditate on the name of God (often referred to as “Waheguru” or “Satnam”) as a way to maintain a strong connection with the Divine.
The practice of Naam Japna involves constant remembrance and repetition of God’s name as a means of spiritual growth and realization.
Kirat Karni (Honest and Hard Work):
Guru Nanak emphasized the importance of leading an honest and truthful life.
Sikhs are expected to earn their living through honest labor and to avoid engaging in unethical or fraudulent activities.
The concept of Kirat Karni promotes the idea that work should be carried out with integrity and in service to humanity.
Vand Chakna (Sharing with Others):
Sikhs are encouraged to engage in selfless service and acts of charity.
This includes sharing one’s wealth, resources, and time with those in need.
The community kitchen, known as “langar,” is a significant manifestation of Vand Chakna, where free meals are provided to all, regardless of their background or social status.
This practice promotes equality and community service.
Death: In 1539 at Kartarpur, Punjab.
Kartarpur Corridor: It is a border crossing between India and Pakistan that connects the Dera Baba Nanak Sahib in the Indian state of Punjab and Gurudwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Pakistan.
Kartarpur is located at the west bank of river Ravi where Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji spent last 18 years of his life.
Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak is about 1 km from the Indo- Pakistan border and on the east bank of River Ravi.
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