Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024: According to the Panchang, the full moon day of the Kartik month (Kartik Purnima 2024) is celebrated as Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birthday. He was the first guru and founder of Sikhism. This year, Guru Nanak Jayanti falls on November 15, 2024.
Guru Nanak Dev is known as a great philosopher, yogi, and social reformer. From a young age, he showed an interest in spirituality. It is said that he possessed knowledge of almost all religious texts. The first 940 words of the holy Sikh scripture, Guru Granth Sahib, are attributed to Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
His life’s fundamental message is to promote love, unity, equality, brotherhood, and spiritual enlightenment. His teachings offer guidance that can lead to positive changes in one’s life. Let’s explore the invaluable teachings of Guru Nanak Dev, the first guru of Sikhism.
Ek Onkar
Guru Nanak Dev Ji emphasised and explained the importance of "Ek Onkar," which means that God is one and present everywhere. According to Guru Nanak Ji, God is within every person, in every direction, and at every places.
Ways To Earn Money
The need and greed for earning money have existed in every generation and will continue to do so. However, Guru Nanak Dev Ji believed that there should be a proper way to earn wealth. One should not accumulate wealth in a manner that disregards the distinction between right and wrong. Guru Nanak Ji stated that wealth should be earned by renouncing greed, working hard, and doing so through just means.
The Way To Victory
Guru Nanak Dev Ji teaches that before achieving victory or success in the world, it is essential to learn to conquer the inner vices and evils within oneself.
Service As Action
Guru Nanak Dev Ji says that whenever you have the opportunity and the capability, you should help and serve others. One should never miss the chance to serve. Serving the poor, needy, and helpless not only increases one's good deeds but also brings satisfaction and peace. Therefore, never think selfishly and only about yourself.
Everyone’s Voice Matters
Regarding equality and fairness, Guru Nanak Dev Ji stated that discrimination based on religion, caste, or gender is unjust. Therefore, Guru Nanak Dev Ji spoke for everyone and all religions. This is why it is said, “Nanak naam chardi kala, tere bhane sarbat da bhala,” meaning that by invoking Nanak’s name, one should advocate for the welfare of all. This approach ultimately leads to one’s own well-being.
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