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The day of Guru Parv… the sweet tune of Gurbani in the air, people sitting together in the langar tasting the prasad, and a feeling of peace in the mind. This festival celebrates the birth of the first Guru of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who showed the world a simple and true path.
This year Guru Nanak Jayanti will be celebrated on 5 November 2025, Wednesday. This day falls on the full moon day of Kartik month. This is not just a holiday or festival, but a day to remember and implement in our lives the words of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who showed the right path of life to millions of people.
What is the basic mantra of Sikhism?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji taught a very simple and deep thing, which is contained in the basic mantra of “Ek Omkar”. This mantra is the basis of every Sikh prayer. Let us understand its simple meaning:
“Ek Omkar Satinaam Karta Purukh Nirbhau Nirvair Akal Murti Ajuni Saibham Gur Prasadi”॥
This means in simple words:
- God is one. His name itself is true.
- He is the one who created this world.
- He has no fear of anyone (Nirbhay), and he has no enmity with anyone (Nir Vair).
- He is beyond time and death, he is not born.
- No one created him, he is from himself.
- And such a Guru can be known only by true grace.
This mantra teaches us that we are all children of the same God, hence there should be no place for fear, hatred and discrimination.
3 golden rules of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, which can change your life
All the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji are summed up in three simple rules, which are equally true even today:
1. Kirat Karo (Earn honestly):
Earn your livelihood through hard work and honesty. Never violate anyone’s rights nor adopt the path of fraud. There is blessing only in true earning.
2. Chant the name (remember that one):
In the hustle and bustle of the day, take out a few moments to remember the God who has given you this life. Meditation or prayer brings peace to the mind.
3. Vand Chhako (Eat together and share):
Whatever you have earned with hard work, do not eat it alone. Share some of it with the needy. The practice of langar is a symbol of this great thinking, where no one sleeps hungry.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji always said that God does not reside in the walls of temples or mosques, but in the heart of every human being. He gave the message of ending caste-based discrimination and living a simple, honest and service-filled life.
