Paras Parivaar: Following the Wisdom of Guru Nanak Ji.
People from all over the world enthusiastically celebrate the cultural diversity of Indian culture and religion The flag of Sikh Dharma is firmly planted in the Country today. In Sikh Dharma, all festivals and days have their importance. Festivals related to different aspects of life are celebrated with great fervor in India. The Paras Parivaar always praises the attractiveness of this beautiful country. In India, not only the beliefs and festivals of Hindu Dharma are important, but the festivals of all religions are celebrated with enthusiasm by the representatives of that religion. If we talk about the festivals of Sikhism, then the enthusiasm and gaiety are no less in these festivals as well.
Sikhs celebrate their festivals by decorating, preparing special dishes, performing puja, etc. with the people of their group and religion. Every year, on the full moon day of the Shukla Paksha of Kartik month and exactly 15 days after Diwali, the holy festival of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who founded Sikhism, is celebrated. Paras Bhai Guruji wishes you all the best for this holy and bright festival. This festival is observed on Kartik Purnima, which occurs in October and November according to the Hindu lunar calendar. It is also celebrated as Guru Nanak Ji's Prakash Parv or Gurupurab. Guru Nanak Ji was not only a Sikh Guru, but also a guide for the entire humanity.
A Festival celebrated as a holy day.
On this day, all the followers of Sikhism celebrate the birthday of their beloved Guru Nanak Ji with great joy and gaiety. On this day, people begin to gather in all the Gurudwaras early in the morning. Grand events and huge langar are organized in Gurudwaras across the Country. Prabhat Ferries start coming out a few days before this holy festival, and after roaming around, these Prabhat Ferries reach people's homes. On this day, “Asa Ki Vaar” and “Gurbani” etc. are recited in the gurudwaras, which contain a deep description of the teachings and preachings of Guru Nanak Ji.
The 555th birthday is going to be celebrated this year. He was born in Kartik Purnima in the year 1469. He was born in Nankana Sahib in present-day Pakistan. It is believed that Guru Nanak Dev founded Sikhism and is popular throughout India as a social reformer, religious guru, and patriotic yogi. Paras Bhai Guruji says that due to his interest in spirituality in childhood, he started understanding the deep mysteries of human life from the very beginning. As a social reformer, he started speaking against the superstitions and social evils prevalent in religion and raised his voice. The teachings given by Guru Nanak Ji should be taken as guidance by the entire human race.
Major teachings of Guru Nanak Ji on Human Welfare:
Creation of Ek Omkar: Through this Mool Mantra, Guru Nanak Dev has given the message of the existence of one God to humans. According to him, every human being in the world should worship the form of God and he also taught that there is equality in all religions.
Japo Nam: According to him, by remembering the name of God, man increases peace in his life and salvation of the soul. Only by remembering the name, man can overcome all the sorrows of life.
Kirat Karo (Work honestly): Guru Nanak Ji says that hard work and honest work are appreciated in the world, and this is the hallmark of true life. A human being who tries to live life in an immoral way goes away from success in life.
Wand Chhako (Share): Guru Nanak Dev believes that by learning to share and helping the needy, man encourages the spirit of charity and help. There is no harm in sharing every life gift given by God for human welfare.
Opposition to inequality and casteism: Guru Nanak Dev Ji opposed discrimination on the basis of caste, religion, and class and talked about equality. He said that all people are children of the same God, so there should not be any kind of discrimination in society.
Paras Bhai Guruji, through Sikh Dharma, gives auspicious blessings to the followers of all religions to move on the true path of Guru Nanak Ji to understand the values of life.