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Teachings of Guru Nanak Dev ji (1469 - 1539)

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On occasion of Today's Gurpurab.i.e. Birthday Of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, A Great Master, Founder of Sikhism and the First Guru of Sikhs, let us take a look (Re - look) on how Guru Nanak Dev Ji shared to the world, the simple way of living an honest life by doing right deeds and his message for eternity which are still relevant in this modern times too. More than 500 years have gone by when Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji started his holy mission to transform world social structure in a way that human society rids itself of all social evils. He preached his followers, the Sikhs, to lead truthful and pious lives and do good to others. He also preached to his Sikhs to inspire others, their near and dear ones and their friends to lead truthful and pious lives and doing good to others so that a wave is created and whole of the nation is transformed into a pious society. This was in fact a message for eternity, for all times to come and a message not only for India but for whole of th...

Family Tree of Sikh Guru's

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Today marks the 413th Prakash Utsav of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji which is celebrated across the world with prayers, recital of Shabads and Kirtan praising the almighty.  The Adi Granth/Guru Granth Sahib Ji was first compiled by the fifth Sikh Guru Arjan Dev Ji, from hymns of the first five Sikh gurus and other great saints, including those of the Hindu and Muslim faith.  The term guru comes from the Sanskrit guru, meaning teacher, guide or mentor. The traditions and philosophy of Sikhism were established by ten specific gurus from 1507 to 1708. Each guru added to and reinforced the message taught by the previous, resulting in the creation of the Sikh religion.  On this Auspicious day let's take a look at our Guru's family history which every Gursikh, Gurmukh, Singh, Kaurs and kids should be or are familiar with this. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was the first guru and Guru Gobind Singh Ji was the final guru in human form. Before leaving for heavenly abode...

Guru Nanak Dev ji (1469 - 1539)

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On occasion of Today's Gurpurab.i.e. Birthday Of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, A Great Master, Founder of Sikhism and the First Guru of Sikhs, let us take a look (Re - look) on how Guru Nanak Dev Ji shared to the world, the simple way of living an honest life by doing right deeds and his message for eternity which are still relevant in this modern times too. More than 500 years have gone by when Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji started his holy mission to transform world social structure in a way that human society rids itself of all social evils. He preached his followers, the Sikhs, to lead truthful and pious lives and do good to others. He also preached to his Sikhs to inspire others, their near and dear ones and their friends to lead truthful and pious lives and doing good to others so that a wave is created and whole of the nation is transformed into a pious society. This was in fact a message for eternity, for all times to come and a message not only for India but for whole of ...