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18
Apr

Guru Nanak Quotes

   Posted by: Tejash Shah Tags: , ,

Here are given some famous quotes by Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikh religion. When it is the festive occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, the newspapers and magazines get filled with Baba Nanak quotations.Guru Nanak Quotes
  • Let no man in the world live in delusion. Without a Guru none can cross over to the other shore.
  • Whoever, styling himself as a teacher lives on the charity of others, never bow before him. He who earns his livelihood by the sweat of Hasbro and shares it with others. O Nanak only he can know the way.
  • The word is the Guru, The Guru is the Word, For all nectar is enshrined in the world Blessed is the word which reveal the Lord’s name But more is the one who knows by the Guru’s grace
  • God is one, but he has innumerable forms. He is the creator of all and He himself takes the human form.
  • The lord can never be established nor created; the formless one is limitlessly complete in Himself.
  • One cannot comprehend Him through reason, even if one reasoned for ages.
  • The word is the Guru, The Guru is the Word, For all nectar is enshrined in the world Blessed is the word which reveal the Lord’s name But more is the one who knows by the Guru’s grace.
  • He who shows the real home in this body is the Guru. He makes the five sounded word reverberate in man.
  • Even Kings and emperors with heaps of wealth and vast dominion cannot compare with an ant filled with the love of God.
  • As fragrance abides in the flower
    As reflection is within the mirror,
    So does your Lord abide within you,
    Why search for him without?

Sources: http://www.thecolorsofindia.com/nanak/quotes.html

16
Apr

Guru Nanak Philosophy

   Posted by: Tejash Shah Tags: , ,

The beliefs & philosophies of Guru Nanak Dev, the first Guru of Sikhs, were not very popular in the beginning. But, today, it is the teachings of Guru Nanak that are ruling the lives of Sikhs. The three teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji are known as nam simran, kirt karo, and wand chako. The term ‘Nam Simran’ means think about God. Kirt Kaara preaches people to lead a normal life by earning their living through hard work and honesty. ‘Wand Chhako’ means to share whatever spare things you have with poor and needy people.

Guru Nanak philosophy & teachings can be summarized as:

  • There is only one God, who is known by different names in different religions.
  • Strive hard and make a whole hearted effort to help others, because service to mankind is the biggest service to God.
  • Follow the path of honesty.
  • In the eyes of God, all are equal, irrespective of the caste, age, creed or sex.
  • Be compassionate towards all living beings.
  • Lead a simple life.
  • Don’t get scared of anything and just keep performing good deeds.

Sources: http://www.thecolorsofindia.com/nanak/philosophy.html

12
Apr

Guru Nanak Jayanti

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The birthday of Gurus is more often referred to as Gurupurab. When it comes to Gurupurab, the birthday of the first Guru of Sikhs, i.e. Guru Nanak Dev is known as the Guru Nanak Jayanti, which is celebrated with gaiety and fervor in India. Guru Nanak Jayanti has a lot of religious significance for the people of Sikh religion. Born in the year 1469 at a place called Talwandi, which lies at a distance of about 50 kms from Lahore, Guru Nanak Dev Ji was the founder of Sikh religion.

Guru Nanak Jayanti Sikh festival falls in the month of Kartik (October/November). To celebrate Guru Nanak’s birthday, akhand path, which is a three day long non stop prayer, is conducted two days before Gurupurab. It involves the reading of Granth Sahib, the sacred book of Sikhs. On the penultimate day of Guru Nanak Jayanti, a procession takes place in the morning, which is more commonly known as the ‘Prabhat pheri’. It is led by the ‘Panj Pyaras’, the five beloved persons, who guard the Sikh flag (Nishan Sahib).

The procession is accompanied by worshippers, who play different tunes and sing hymns that are known as Shabads. People of all age groups participate enthusiastically in the Prabhat pheris. The procession comes to an end at the Gurudwara, where Prasad is distributed to all present. People bend down in front of the Guru Granth Sahib and seek the divine blessings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Various lectures and poems are recited in the praise of Guru. Langar (special lunch) is then served to people. The celebrations of Guru Nanak birthday are especially grand in the twin states of Punjab and Haryana.


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