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Guru Nanak Dev Ji | About Guru Nanak Dev ji

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Posted: Jan 19, 2023

It has always been the truth of this world that whenever the world is hit by calamity, God, Himself has come to rescue us all. The same can be said for Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It’s also believed that in the past times, festivals were added to mark important days, such as the ones when the light takes over the dark, as well as vice versa. Almost everyone was a farmer, and hence, the festivals were a big part of their year. Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born when the world was going through hard times. The altercations and falseness in the name of religion were at their highest. His birth was one of the marks of events when a new era of revolution started. This year, on November 8th, we will celebrate His Jayanti with a lot of happiness. In this blog, we’ll talk about the life of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, some significant life events, as well as an insight into His teachings and how they are relevant in our day-to-day life.

Born on April 13th, 1469, we celebrate the life birthdate of a great thinker, philosopher and activist with an intellect more than anyone living in those times. Throughout Asia, Nanak taught people the message of Ik Onkar, an omnipresent and eternal god who inhabits all his creations. With this concept, he would set up a unique spiritual, social, and political platform based on equality, fraternal love, goodness, and virtue. Baba Nanak Ji always had a persona that swept people off their feet. Once, he went for studying to a Brahmin who was taken aback by the sort of knowledge. Guru Ji, since He refuses to believe in any mainstream religion. Guru Nanak’s political, social, and spiritual beliefs are characterized by love, equality, fraternity, and virtue. During his travels, he spread the message that ‘there is only one God, and God resides in everything he creates. The sacred Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib contains a vast collection of verses encoded in Gurmukhi, his language of instruction.

The Lord said that everyone should seek the best for others irrespective of religion, caste, or gender, as that is the only way to gain that goodness in return. During the daily Ardaas prayer, it is said, "Nanak Naam Chardi Kala Tere Bhane Sarbat da bhala," which means, "Nanak may everyone in the world prosper and dwell in peace."

He said that despite religion, caste, and gender, everyone should seek well for others and only then can one have that goodness back in return. During Ardaas’ prayers, it is said, "Nanak Naam Chardi Kala Tere Bhane Sarbat da bhala," which means "Nanak, with your name and blessings, may everyone in the world prosper and be at peace." Rather than pilgrimage, he believes salvation comes from within the heart, spirit, and soul. In his view, the Guru is the voice of God, the source of knowledge and salvation, who, without discrimination, shows the path to truth and enlightenment.

Life Journey:

As per various legends passed on through many generations, Guru Nanak Ji’s birth year was confirmed in 1469 in Rai Bhoi di Talwandi village. He belonged to the highest socially ranked Khatri caste and was married to a Khatri girl. He has two sons.

He used to work in a granary until his religious callings drove him away from both family and employment. He thereon embarked on several religious journeys throughout.

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