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Guru Nanak Jayanti

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Guru Nanak Jayanti

Why it is celebrated

On Kartik Purnima, the Prakash Purab (Gurpurab) of Guru Nanak Dev ji, the first Sikh Guru, is celebrated. He taught people to remember the one God, to earn by honest work, to share with others and to treat everyone as equal. Along with Sikh families, many Hindu families also visit the gurdwara today to bow their heads.

The story

Guru Nanak Dev ji was born in Rai Bhoi di Talwandi, which is known today as Nankana Sahib. From childhood his heart was drawn to God's name and to serving people.

When Nanak ji grew older, his father, Mehta Kalu ji, gave him twenty rupees and said, 'Go to the market and strike a deal that brings a profit.' Nanak ji set out with a companion.

On the way they met a group of hungry people who had not eaten for days. Nanak ji's heart was moved. He thought, what deal could be better than feeding the hungry? He spent all the money on grain and supplies and lovingly fed everyone.

When he came home, his father was upset and asked where the deal was. Nanak ji calmly said, 'Father, I have made a true deal, a sacha sauda.'

Today Gurdwara Sacha Sauda stands at that place. From this spirit of seva grew the tradition of langar, where everyone sits together and eats, with no difference between anyone.

Puja vidhi

  1. Two days before Gurpurab, gurdwaras begin the Akhand Path, an unbroken reading of Shri Guru Granth Sahib ji, which ends on the morning of Gurpurab.
  2. On the day before, a Nagar Kirtan procession is led by the Panj Pyare; in many places early-morning Prabhat Pheris also go round the streets.
  3. On Gurpurab, go to the gurdwara at Amrit Vela (early dawn), cover your head, bow before the Guru and listen to the kirtan.
  4. At home, read or listen to Guru Nanak Dev ji's bani, such as the Japji Sahib.
  5. Do seva at the langar: chopping vegetables, making rotis or washing dishes, whatever you can.
  6. In the evening, light diyas and lamps at home and at the gurdwara, and share food with those in need.

Food

Kada prasad from the gurdwara, and dal, roti, sabzi and kheer at the langar.

Wishes to send

  • Heartfelt greetings on Guru Nanak Jayanti and Prakash Purab! May Guru ji's teachings keep your life full of light.

  • Remember God's name, earn honestly, share with others. May these three teachings of Guru Nanak Dev ji always stay with us. Happy Gurpurab!

  • Guru Nanak Dev ji saw everyone as equal. On this Prakash Purab, let us also give everyone love and respect.

  • The true bargain is the one that feeds someone hungry. On Gurpurab, may this spirit of seva stay in your heart.

  • The sweet sound of kirtan, seva at the langar and the glow of diyas. Greetings on Prakash Purab to you and your family!

  • By Guru Nanak Dev ji's grace, may your home always have high spirits (chardi kala), seva and love.

For your status

  • Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.

  • Naam japo, kirat karo, vand chhako.

  • The true bargain: seva and love.

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