Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024: Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Guru and founder of Sikhism. According to the calendar, this festival is celebrated every year on the day of Kartik Purnima. In the year 2024, the festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti will be celebrated with great pomp across the world on November 15. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469 in Talwandi (Nankana Sahib in present-day Pakistan). During his lifetime, Guru Nanak Dev gave the message of unity, love and service. He also tried to eliminate the evils that existed in society. In such a situation, today we will give you information about some important teachings of Guru Nanak Dev and also tell you why Guru Nanak Jayanti is called Prakash Parv.
Guru Nanak’s main teachings:
- An Omkar: Nanak Dev Ji, the first guru of Sikhism, taught that God is one and present everywhere. The message of his “Ek Omkar” says that everything in the world is a gift from that one God. We are all children of that one God. Through Ek Omkar, Nanak Dev Ji also gives us the message that we should move away from discrimination and see God in every human being.
- Chant of names: Nanak Dev Ji has also given the message of remembering the name of God. He believed that by chanting the name of God, the darkness in a person’s life disappears and happiness and peace come to life. By chanting the name, the person also learns the lesson of kindness and love.
- To work honestly: Guru Nanak Ji believed that every person should do any work honestly. Using money earned through honesty and hard work always brings blessings. Along with this, working honestly also awakens in the person a feeling of satisfaction and self-confidence. That’s why you always have to be honest with your work.
- Chako Wand: One of the important teachings of Guru Nanak Ji is that we should always serve others and donate part of the money we earn. “Vand Chhako” means giving a portion of your profits to needy people. By doing this, equality increases in society.
- fraternity: Guru Nanak ji emphasized throughout his life that no one should discriminate against anyone. There should be equality between all people. Society should not be divided on the basis of caste, religion and class. He said that all human beings are equal and that in the eyes of God, everyone should receive the same love and respect.
- Freedom of illusion: Nanak Dev Ji believed that we should never get attached to material things. We must develop the soul and advance on the path of devotion. Only then can an ideal society be established.
- Always respect women: Guru Nanak Dev Ji has emphasized on providing respect and equality to women. Guru Nanak Dev Ji wanted women to never be looked down upon and to be respected as much as men. That means Nanak Dev was also against gender discrimination.
Even today, if these words of Guru Nanak Dev are followed, we can see many positive changes in the society. That is why it would not be wrong to consider the teachings of Nanak Dev Ji to be relevant even in the current times.
Why is Guru Nanak Jayanti called Prakash Parv?
Guru Nanak Jayanti is also known as “Prakash Parv”. On this occasion, people of Sikh religion also organize Kirtan, Katha and Langar etc. in Gurudwaras. People of Sikh religion perform “Nagar Kirtan” on the day of Guru Parv, in which the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji are told. Guru Nanak Jayanti is called Prakash Parv because Nanak Dev tried all his life to eliminate the ignorance or darkness spread in the society. Guru Nanak Dev always tried to enlighten the society with his knowledge, which is why Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated as the Festival of Lights.
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