Guru Nanak Jayanti Know Life Teachings and Lessons Taught by Guru Nanak Dev Ji

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji is the first Sikh guru. The birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji is marked as Guru Praksash Parv which is also be celebrated as Gurupurab. For Sikh people Guru Nanak Jayanti is marked as a big festival.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji is a founder of Sikhism and his birthday is celebrated every year in the month of full moon day in the month of Kartik Poornima. In Indian culture the importance of the Guru is immemorial.

The Life lessons and teachings taught by Guru Nanak Dev Ji have enlightened society and inspire people to bond with the culture. In this article let us read the Life teachings ad lessons taught by Guru Nanak Dev Ji and make Gurupurab 2021 memorable for all by following the path of the Guru.

Life Teachings and Lessons Taught by Guru Nanak Dev Ji

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The place of Guru Nanak Dev Ji is marked as the highest place in society. The ideals led by Nanak Dev Ji are very simple and are owned from his life experience. The teachings are solely based on the truth and reality.

God is the universe of creation: Nanak Dev Ji believes that God is everywhere around us. He is a creator of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. He says:

“Adekh s Sabai, Khus hai Jagat Sarajai,
A kasha dharai,
Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh — Ek ek guna lai” Ek ek guna lai”

These lines say: You are not seen but you are there to see us, everyone is happy to see it. The universe creator Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva condolence all the sorrow and extend it with love and peace.

Everyone is Equal and Everyone is Same: Nanak Dev Di says there is no religion no cast. I am neither Hindu nor Muslim. I am a “follower of God”. There is no male, female there is only Nirankar.
Goodwill For All: He is a leader who delivers the message of brotherhood. He passed a message for Sarabat Da Bhala. At the end of the prayer, people follow the message of “Nanak Naam Chardi Kala Tere Bhane Sarbat da bhala”. It leads to positivity, blessings, prosperity, and peace while regaining the name o Nanak Naam.
Speak With Truth: Nanak Dev Ji says we should always speak with truth without fear. We should always stand firmly by the truth without having any fear in mind. The lines said are true “SACH KI BANI NANAK AAKHAI SACH SUNAISI SACH KI BELA“
Three Principles “KIRAT KARO, VAND CHAKHO, NAAM JAAPO”: He believes Kirat Karo which is kirtan Karo and live your livelihood with peace, truth, and honesty. Vand Chakho is Raising helping hands for people who are in need. Naam Jaapo means Chanting the name of god and make the Simran of his name.

So on this Guru Nanak Dev Ji Prakash Parv follow these taught and lessons in your life to bring peace and harmony among yourself.

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Ideas to Make Guru Nanak Jayanti more special:

On the Guru Prakash Parv, you can light up candle Diya and enlighten your surrounding with good thoughts.
In a traditional way, you can continue with Ankad Path which begins 3 days prior to Guru Nanak Jayanti.
You can contribute to Prabath Pheri and devotee singing Shabad.
Generate a Helping hand for people by adding a stall of Langar.

Ideas to Celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti at Home with Family

Maybe due to Covid situations, we will not be able to celebrate Gurupurab again this year. So here are a few ideas to celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti at Home:

Tell the story of why do we celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti to your child.
You can dress in traditional wear, make ardass at home and enchant prayers.
Read the hymns from the holy book “Guru Granth Sahib”
You can take the help of your child while preparing Kada Prashad and distribute it among the neighbor.
Decorate your home with flowers, light candles, and diyas.