Guru Nanak Jayanti 2023: A Day of Reflection and Spiritual Harmony
- Posted on November 27, 2023
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Guru Nanak Jayanti 2023, celebrated as Prakash Parv, marks the 554th anniversary of Sikhism's founder, Guru Nanak Saheb. Devotees engage in spiritual practices, visit Gurudwaras, and reflect on Guru Nanak's teachings, emphasizing unity and social reform. The festival holds cultural and spiritual significance, fostering a sense of oneness and enlightenment.
Guru Nanak Jayanti, a revered Sikh festival celebrated on Kartik Purnima,
commemorates the 554th anniversary of Guru Nanak Saheb, the first Guru of the
Sikhs. Known as Prakash Parv, devotees engage in spiritual activities, visit
Gurudwaras, and recite Guru Granth Sahib. Special bhajan and kirtan programs
are organized, accompanied by langar served by volunteers.
Guru
Nanak, born in 1469 in Talwandi, Punjab (now in Pakistan), devoted his life to
social reform, advocating against caste and class discrimination. His teachings
emphasized unity, humanity, and honesty, reflected in the hymns and sermons
contributing to Sikhism. Guru Nanak Jayanti is an occasion for Sikhs to
celebrate their Guru's birth on Kartik Purnima.
The
essence of Guru Nanak's teachings is encapsulated in the Ek Onkar mantra and
the Guru Vani:
""Ek onkar satnam kartapurakh
Nirmoh
nirvair akaal murat
Ajuni
sabham
Guru
parsad jap aad sach jugaad sach
Hai
bhi sach nanak hose bhi sach
Soche
soch na ho wai
Jo
sochi lakh waar
Chhupe
chhup na howai
Je
laai har lakhtaar
Ukhiya
pukh na utari
Je
banna puriya paar
Sahasyanpa
lakh woh hai
Ta
ek na chale naal
Ke
ve sach yaara hoi ae
Ke
ve kude tutte paal
Hukum rajai chalna nanak likheya naal."
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Prakash
Parv symbolizes the enlightenment Guru Nanak spread through his work, promoting
social reform and eradicating discrimination. The festival holds spiritual
significance, with devotees reflecting on Guru Nanak's teachings and striving
for personal growth.
Guru Nanak's legacy extends beyond religious boundaries, emphasizing truth, compassion, and the oneness of humanity. As devotees mark the anniversary with devotion, Guru Nanak Jayanti stands as a testament to the enduring impact of his teachings on followers worldwide.