GURU NANAK JAYANTI

Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Guru Nanak's

Prakash Utsav and  Gurpurab, celebrates the birth of
the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak.

This is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism

Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was born  in Rai-

Bhoi-di Talwandi in the present Shekhupura
District of Pakistan, now Nankana Sahib.

The festival, which will be celebrated on November 19,

GURU NANAK DEV JI this year holds importance for the followers of Sikh
BY SOBHA SINGH JI religion who treat it as a day to remember his
teachings, noble work and the ideas that he preached.
"There is but one God. True is His Name, creative His personality and immortal
His form. He is without fear sans enmity, unborn and self-illumined. By the
Guru's grace, he is obtained." -Guru Nanak

Five centuries after the passing of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, his words still resonate
with his followers.

Let’s look at his teachings that make sense to this day.

Key Teachings of
Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Vand Chako: Sharing with others
Vand’ share with others. Share with those
who are in need. Sikhs are devotees of
Guru Nanak Dev Ji, and follow the
principals of sharing with others. Share
wealth, food, provide shelter or any other
way you can support a needy. As
community members, Sikhs are expected
to share a small portion of their wealth
with needy.
 Kirat Karo: Making an honest living
Earn your livelihood with honesty. Guruji
emphasized on truth and honesty. Be a God’s
man, a follower of honesty, hard labor. 
 Naam Japna: always
remembering God
This principal tells us to
remember God’s name in all the
times. God is supreme power,
keeping him in mind help us
fighting fears and doubts.
There is One God -Ek Onkar ੴ
Guru Nanak Ji emphasized that there is
only One God who has created the entire
universe, including human beings.

He gave us the message of

Ik-Onkar, which is the very first word in
the Sikh scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib
and means there is only One, universal
Creator who has created all of us.
Equality of all People

Guru Nanak began teaching the

importance of the equality of all
people, regardless of their caste,
religion or gender. He taught that
everyone is created by God's will
and therefore we must all be treated
equally and with respect.
 Goodwill for all – 
SARBAT DAA BHALAA
• “Nanak Naam Chardi Kala, Tere Bhane Sarbat Da Bhala“, which
means Nanak asks for name, which blesses all with prosperity, health,
happiness and all well things.

• This line comes in the end of ‘ardaas’ (sikh prayer) as showering

blessings for all. Regardless of their caste, creed, gender, color or race.
 How is Guru Nanak Jayanti
Celebrated
• The celebrations on this day begin with Prabhat Pheris or early morning
processions that begin at the Gurudwara.

• On the day of Gurupurab, devotees sing hymns and recite katha. Following this is
langar, a special community lunch, arranged by volunteers at Gurudwaras.

• Sikh devotees celebrate this day by lighting diyas and candles. 

The Mool Mantar is the most important composition in Sikhism, which is reflected in the fact that it is the opening text of
the Guru Granth Sahib. Sikhs believe that the Guru Granth Sahib is the word of Waheguru so it is infallible.