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6 Teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

November 11, 2019
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The 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji falls on 12th November 2019 will be celebrated across the globe with great devotion and love. 550 Prakash Purab or Parv/Utsav commemorates five decades of love, affection, unity, and devotion for Sikh’s beloved guru Baba Nanak. To celebrate the joy of witnessing this auspicious moment, I am sharing the 6 most famous teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji for all of you.

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Life and Teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

1. One Supreme Reality – Ek Onkar ੴ

Ek Onkar literally means, ‘God is One’. Guru Nanak Dev is known for his spiritual, social, and ideological beliefs. At a very young age, he started challenging societal laws and rules. When he formed Sikhism, he emphasized One God. The importance of the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji is to believe in your good karma and ONE higher power.

To read more on Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth story, click here.

2. No Discrimination

Kartarpur Sahib Pakistan

Guruji believed in equality and brotherhood. He considered everyone is equal, regardless of their rank, color, race, caste, religion, gender or status. His two pupils, Bhai Bala and Bhai Mardana were addressed as ‘Bhai’, as his brothers and not by their race or castes. He also emphasized in equal rights for women. History pf Sikhism has many stories, where men and women were shown as equals.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji did not preach out of the world spirituality, instead he emphasized on humanly possible and relatable life lessons.

The story granny told me in childhood on teachings of Guru Nanak Ji, one was when he refused to wear sacred thread worn by Hindus. He refused as that thread will distinguish him from his friends and other people. And that’s how he established the sect of be known by yourself and not by your religion, caste, creed, or color.

3. Reject Five Sins ‘Panj Vikar’

Guru ji mentioned five evils residing in human mind/body. He taught us to reject/shun these five evils or thieves as they weaken us and derelict us from our duties.

Is ḏėhī anḏar pancẖ cẖor vaseh kām kroḏẖ lobẖ moh ahaʼnkārā.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji vichar

“Within this body dwell the five thieves: sexual desire, anger, greed, emotional attachment and egotism.” Kam (Lust), Krodh (Anger), Lobh (greed), Moh (attachment), Ahankar (Ego).

4. Sarbat Daa Bhala

Kartarpur sahib gurupurab
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“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.

5. Submission to the Will of God

“Hukum Razayee Chalna, Nanak Lihkiya Naal”, accept the will of God or supreme almighty. The lesson of life by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, says everything happens by the grace of God. Leave worry and stress, believe in God’s work and live without any doubts or second thoughts.

I remember Mother used to say, ‘why fear when babaji is with you’. Have faith and believe everything will be right. Once you have a positive perspective, everything will be alright.

6. Vand Chako. Kirat Karo. Naam Japo.

Nanak Dev ji gave us three principals – Vand Chako, Kirat Karo, and Naam Japo.

Vand Chako – ‘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 – earn your livelihood with honesty. Guruji emphasized on truth and honesty. Be a God’s man, a follower of honesty, hard labor. Creating a better life for self and family only with hard work and dedication. Good Karma.

Naam Japo – Remember his name. Also called as ‘Naam Simran’, 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.

These are the most famous teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, which I have been brought up with. As any family traditions, elders story tell important lessons of life. My granny, and mother have shared many stories of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Granth Sahib and 10 Gurus of Sikhs. Now, I am sharing a few with daughter and see the same spark in her eyes listening to all these mesmerizing stories.

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It’s a payday, and Natasha never delays her payments she knows how everyone eagerly awaits the credit notifications, including her mother in the far distant village. Moving to the big city was the right decision all those years ago, she thought to herself.

Her younger brother finished his MBA last year and procured a high-yielding job in a multinational, even the elder sister’s debt was paid off and her kids are studying in good boarding schools from the money Natasha sends her bi-yearly. Mother is living a comfortable life in a ‘mansion-like home’ with a string of caretakers at their village home. She throws lavish ceremonial functions every year on her father’s death anniversary. Everyone is settled in life and doing just fine, away from any financial botherations thanks to their ever-giving Natasha Didi.

She moved her slender fingers on the keypad and multiple payments were cleared instantly, she took a long sip of her sparkling water when she heard a familiar voice. ‘It’s time to board Ms. Sahni, this way please,’ said a young handsome man in a white crisp shirt and dark blue trousers. As Natasha got up from her Emirates First Class lounge with a nod, he took a step back to admire the beauty she was. Every fortnight he awaits her arrival at the terminal, to guide and escort her to the business class lounge and then finally to the aircraft.

He was smitten by Natasha’s elegance and mesmerizing beauty ever since the administration assigned him to celebrity management affairs. It is been more than two years now, that Aman has been taking care of Natasha’s airport transition. But their conversations never grew beyond pleasantries and directions. She had never been rude or irrational to him, unlike other high-profile clients and he never tried to cross the professional boundaries.

There was something mystifying about the lady, she was the epitome of grace and feminine elegance, he secretly wished to be her lover, but didn’t have the courage to disrupt the work liaison. He was aware of her personal communication details, courtesy job requirements, but Aman never took advantage of the information or drunk-dialed her in late at night. However, he contemplated it numerous times, especially when all his friends were having steady steamy relationships.

Natasha was aware of the affinity Aman had for her, but she knew how to create boundaries. All her life, she has done that with utter perfection – make boundaries. Also, he is just a pup, a very young boy who has no inkling about life. A kid straight out of college to earn some bucks and score credits for his future studies, he has no idea what poverty, hunger, or what life is. She keeps a safe distance from him, not for herself but for him to steer clear of her. She is dangerous for his life and any future he has dreamed of.

But today is not as usual, he had a plan to put in motion. Aman showed her the window seat and handed the other details to the flight steward. As Natasha settled in her seat and started digging her handbag for currency, Aman bent down towards her to fix the seatbelt. She was taken aback by this sudden closeness, stunned her lips parted to say something, but she could not say a word. His eyes, deep brown irises reflected the light from the window and looked angelic. Sharp jaw with a light hue of stubble, a shapely nose, and those kissable lips he looks like a supermodel on the GQ cover page. What the hell is he doing as airline ground staff, she thought to herself.

Lost in the moment, Natasha didn’t realise when he asked her to hand over her handbag for stacking below the seat. ‘Where do you want to keep the handbag, Ms. Sahni?’, he prodded again.

Abashedly she looked away handing over the bag in his direction, he took the designer Prada bag from her hand, when his thumb gently brushed against her wrist. The touch was oblivious but Natasha felt warmth – something she misses on her work escapades.

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