Today 27th of Nov 2023 is being celebrated as Gurpurab. Also know as Guru Nanak Jayanti.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who is the founder of Sikhism, was born on this day. Sikhs across the world celebrate this day with joy and faith. Today, we commemorate his 554th birth anniversary.
Guruji had sun like shining on his face and moon like peace in the eyes. He gave the message of Ek Omkar at the age of 8. At the age of 6 Guruji had mastered multiple languages and read all the religious books. Someone asked Rabindranath Tagore that you have written the national anthem for India, can you write an anthem for the world? Rabindranath Tagore replied that it is already given by Gurunanak Dev Ji. Out of curiosity person asked what it is? Rabindranath Tagore replied “Ek Omkar Satnam…………..” You can listen to the song on the below link.
Gurunanak Ji taught us many vital lessons. He lived his life with simplicity. He believed that we should be content with our means i.e. we should spend our resources consciously to avoid getting into financial trouble in future.
He saw that the society was divided into caste and various sections. To bring everyone together he started the concept of langar (community meals). This brought rich and poor, backward and front runner of the society on one platform.
Guru ji stressed on the concept of Seva i.e. serving others without thinking about own interests. This brought the feeling of generosity and people started doing charitable activities. Today Sikh community is seen to dedicate their lives for others and charitable causes.
Thank you Guruji for enlightening us.