During each journey, guru nanak gathered followers with his unique style of downtoearth and experiential teaching. Life and teachings of guru nanak your article library. Guru nanak was moved by the plight of the people of world and wanted to tell them about the real message of god. The most famous teachings attributed to guru nanak are that there is only one god, and that all human beings can have direct access to god with no need of rituals or priests. Guru nanaks 7 teachings that will change the way you look at life. Guru nanaks 7 teachings that will change the way you look at life guru nanak is known for his political, social and spiritual beliefs, which were based on love, equality, fraternity and virtue. Sikhismsri guru nanak dev ji wikibooks, open books for. Guru nanak 14691539 was the son of a petty official living in a village some thirty miles from lahore. Life story of shri guru nanak dev ji documentaryjeevan. He was born in the punjab, which has been the home of the sikh faith ever since.
Explore more than 23 guru nanak resources for teachers, parents and pupils as well as related resources on sikhism. Guru nanak, founder of the sikh religion, was born on 1469. The book written by the doctor couple from patiala embodies the philosophy and thoughts of guru nanak in consonance with the modern scientific awareness. People in his village and the surrounding villages were always arguing about what god was like and whose ideas were right. There the people knew who he was because of his grace and his light.
The author touched a very sensitive subject,properly researched it and kept controversy away from his text. He traveled far and wide to spread the word of god. He has contributed short stories to the bbc world service. Meditations on the teachings of guru nanak dev ji sikhnet. Guru nanak, with his unusual talents, could also take up a higher post under the provincial governor. Gurus of sikh early life of guru nanak dev ji hindi. A member of the khatri trading caste and far from illiterate, nanak was not a typical sant, yet he experienced the same spirit of god in everything outside him and everything within him as did others in the movement he founded. The earliest biographical sources on nanaks life, recognised today, are the janamsakhis life accounts and the vars expounding verses of the scribe bhai gurdas. Guru nanak has 18 books on goodreads with 1984 ratings. His birth is celebrated worldwide as guru nanak gurpurab on katak pooranmashi fullmoon of the katak, i. Guru nanaks most popular book is sri guru granth sahib. Life stories and teachings of the ten masters sikh gurus and the sri guru granth sahib kindle edition by singh, sawan. This has been translated into english by me with minor modifications and comprises part i of. An artistic impression of guru nanakhi, the founder of sikhism.
Guru nanak dev and his teachings book by professor sahib singh ji. He believed human life was not burden but it was a privilege for mankind. Guru nanak and his teachings for humanity sikh books. The magnetic personality of guru nanak fascinated millions of people in his lifetime and even now his principle of wishing well of all.
Preface of the book guru nanak dev and his teachings by prof. Sajjan thagg, a serial murderer, thug, and thief, became a true friend and saint after encountering guru nanak dev ji. Guru nanak stories for kids guru nanak history as a young boy nanak had big dreams of what the world might be like without all the fighting he saw around him. Radhakrishnan guru nanak is the founder of sikhism and the first guru of sikhs. Considered a religious innovator, guru nanak travelled across south asia and middle east to spread his teachings. Guru nanak dev and his teachings book by professor sahib. Guru nanak was born on 15 april 1469, in rai bhoi ki talvai present day nankana sahib, punjab, pakistan near lahore, into a hindu family.
Guru nanak ji translated all holy scriptures in layman language. He took lessons from his own real life experiences and preached them as his doctrines. Guru nanak strongly believed in the view that there is only one god and there are numerous ways to reach him. He was determined to bring his message to the masses. The raja only sought to meet the true guru, so the raja created a test to determine the visitors integrity.
Kauda rakhas, a cannibal who tried to eat bhai mardana ji, was forgiven and put on the right path. There are many stories known as sakhis that have been told to generations of children by family members to keep alive guru nanak devs teachings through the. Stories of guru nanak sikhiwiki, free sikh encyclopedia. The great giver keeps on giving, while those who receive grow weary of receiving.
Life story of shri guru nanak dev ji dhan guru nanak darbar ulhasnagar 421003 for more information visit us. Guru nanak 14691539 was one of the greatest religious innovators of all time and the founder of the sikh religion. Sikhs acknowledge guru nanak to be the founder of their religion and the composer of hymns found in their sacred scripture guru granth sahib. He was born in punjab india modern day pakistan and gave spiritual teachings based on the universal divinity of creation. Guru sahib came to the earth to dispel the darkness of falsehood and guide mankind towards the light of truth. Life and teaching of guru nanak history discussion. The udasis of guru nanak sikhiwiki, free sikh encyclopedia. Guru nanak is known for his political, social and spiritual beliefs, which were based on love, equality, fraternity and virtue. Nanak, indian spiritual teacher who was the first guru of the sikhs, a monotheistic religious group that combines hindu and muslim influences. His father mehta kalu and mother mata tripta belonged to the merchant caste.
Rai bular, who loved him tenderly, advised mehta kalu to make arrangements for teaching persian and arabic to guru nanak, so that he could become his kardar administrator, when mehta kalu wished to retire. He preached a message of equality and taught us to respect everybody regardless of their appearance or religion. Guru nanak is said to have taken 4 major journeys in his lifetime. Guru nanak travelled to places far and wide teaching people the message of one god who dwells in every one of gods creations. All his principles were later transcribed in a book called guru granth sahib. The peoples of the world were confused by the conflicting message given by priests, pundits, qazis, mullahs, etc. He taught that world is full of suffering, which can only be dispelled by following the light of truth. Maps depicting his journeys, reproductions of rare eighteenth century miniature paintings and line drawings. Guru nanak s most popular book is sri guru granth sahib.
These reasons are enough to rate the book four stars. Books by guru nanak author of sri guru granth sahib. While guru nanak was still far away from he area of the raja, during that time many spiritual people thought to see the raja also. According to nanak, truth is higher than everything but higher still is truthful conduct.
But i am adding an extra star just for the content. As a young boy nanak had big dreams of what the world might be like without all the fighting he saw around him. Guru ji has the power to redeem those who society typically casts off as reprehensible. Lovingly reproduced pictures and text bring out the humanist and reformist philosophy of guru nanak. His father was the local patwari accountant in the village of talwandi. Teachings of guru nanak reflected his deep philosophical understanding. His most radical social teachings denounced the caste system and taught that everyone is equal, regardless of caste or gender. Later on guru nanak provoke people of his religion to follow 8 principles to live life rightfully. Walking with nanak is a well written and presented book. By stuti malhotra the year 2019, on the occasion of 550 years of guru nanak devs birth, is a good time to remind ourselves of the revered masters teachings. A clip telling the story of the life and teachings of guru nanak the founder of sikhism. This book was released to mark guru nanak dev jis gurpurab on 14th november 2016. Millions upon millions offer millions of sermons and stories.
Guru nanak may be referred to by other titles such as baba nanak or nanak shah. The magnetic personality of guru nanak fascinated millions of people in his lifetime and even now his principle of wishing well of all sarbat da bhala, honest labour kirat, sharing with all vand chhakna, service and contemplation naam simran are as relevant in the present times as were five centuries ago. He spread the message, there is no hindu, no mussalman and also said that all are creatures of god and his creation. Guru nanak dev ji asked his followers to shun five evils which leads to illusion maya which eventually acts as roadblock towards attainment of salvation. Guru nanaks birthday is celebrated by sikhs on april 14th by. This is an accessible book that offers insights into the life and thoughts of guru nanak. Life history of guru nanak dev, the founder of sikh faith was written by prof. Stories about guru nanak dev ji sikhism originated with guru nanak five centuries ago. There are three stories which run parallel to each other guru nanaks journey. Guru nanak believed in hindu muslim unity here is what. Guru nanak dev, his life and teachings hindu website. Guru nanak became the first sikh guru and his spiritual teachings laid the foundation on which sikhism was formed. In his own inimitable way, he used subtle persuasion, humour, sarcasm and even admonition to spread the message that everyone, the rich and the poor, man and woman, had equal status in his court. I recommend book this highly if you are interested in the biography of guru nanak.
The birth of guru nanak dev ji was a blessing to the world. This book includes an introduction on the the life and teachings of guru nanak. He is the last in the series of the greatest prophets born upon earth who were instrumental in establishing major world religions through their teachings and revelations. Guru nanak was the founder of sikhism, one of the youngest religions. The people were very happy and blessed to sit with him and learn from him. His preachings were solely based on truth and reality and therefore people were attracted towards his ideals. One fabulous way to teach kids sikhi sikh family life. When guru nanak dev ji was born, the haze of ignorance was gone. He traveled to far off places and spread the message of one god and that god constitutes the eternal truth and he resides in his creations. Finally, his popularity led him to become the founder of sikhism. Another saintpreacher of the time was guru nanak, the founder of sikhism.