Guru Nanak Jayanti 2022: Significance of Gurpurab

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2022: Significance of Gurpurab

Relevance for UPSC Exam: General Studies I- Indian History and Culture

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Jayanti

• Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day of Kartik month, also known as Kartik Poornima. According to the Hindu calendar, this day is the fifteenth lunar day in the month of Kartik and usually falls in the month of November by the Gregorian calendar
• Guru Nanak Dev Ji Jayanti is also known as Guru Nanak’s Prakash Utsav and Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab, celebrates the birth of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak.
• This year, Guru Nanak Jayanti will be celebrated on November 8, 2022.
• It will mark the 553^rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first of the ten Sikh gurus.

About Guru Nanak Dev

• Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469-1539) was born in Talwandi Rai Bhoe, near Lahore which was renamed later as Nankana Sahib.
• He started inter-faith dialogue in the 16th century.
• His ideas were compiled in the Adi Granth  by the fifth Sikh Guru Arjan Dev Ji (1563-1606) which is now known as Guru Granth Sahib after the additions made by the 10th guru Guru Gobind Singh Ji(1666-1708).

Guru Nanak Ji’s Teachings

• Guru Nanak Ji was a great champion of equality and aimed at creating a casteless society in which there is no hierarchy.
• He believed that differences and multiple identities based on caste, creed, religion and language were irrelevant.
• According to Guru Nanak Ji “Preposterous is caste, vain the distinction of birth. The Lord gives shelter to all beings”.
• He founded three pillars of Sikhism namely Naam Japna, Kirat Karni, and Vand Chakna.
• He went on long journeys called uddasian to far off places along with his two companions Bhai Bala, a Hindu, and Bhai Mardana, a Muslim, to hold dialogues with many saints and Sufis even, some charlatans who claimed some spiritual powers and had some social following.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji: Relevance of his teachings

Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s thoughts and ideas can promote peace, equality and prosperity across the globe.

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2022 Holiday

Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab is designated as a gazetted public holiday in India.

Most of the general public offices, schools and businesses remains closed on the occasion on Gurpurab.

Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti

Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa

Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh

The Lord himself wielded his power and entered the world.

The formless lord took form, and with his light he illuminated the realms of the world

The three key pillars of Sikhism are Kirat Karni (honest living), Vand Chakna (sharing with others) and Naam Japna (focus on God)

Heartiest congratulations to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Dhan Dhan Saheb Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji 553rd Prakash Gurpurab.

May Guru Nanak Dev Ji shower his blessings on everyone so that we follow the right path

Adda247 wishes everyone a very Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti.

Guru Nanak Ji Jayanti 2022- FAQs

Q. Who is the first Sikh Guru?

Ans. Guru Nanak Ji is the first Sikh Guru.

Q. Who is the founder of Sikhism?

Ans: Guru Nanak Ji is the founder of Sikhism.

Q. When was Guru Nanak Ji born?

Ans. Guru Nanak Ji was born on Puran Mashi of kathak in 1469 according to Bikarami Calendar.

Q. When is Guru Nanak Jayanti Ji observed?

Ans. Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day of Kartik month, also known as Kartik Poornima

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