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<!----1469 Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji* 2007:Nov 24 08:Nov 13 09:Nov 2 ==10:Nov 21== 11:Nov 10 12:Nov 28 13:Nov 17 14:Nov 6 15:Nov 25 16:Nov 14 17:Nov 4 18:Nov 23 19:Nov 12 20:Nov 30 ---->
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In '''[[Nanakshahi_Calendar#Dates_for_the_three_moveable_events|October/November]]''' every year, the [[Sikh]]s celebrate the birthday of [[Guru Nanak Dev]], the founder of their religion; a youngish faith system called [[Sikhism]]. Although many in the world have not learnt about Guru Nanak, his contribution to our understanding of life and its deep meaning is immense. Why not [[Learning about Sikhi|learn more about]] the [[Guru|Guru's]] contributions to [[Sikh]]i and how this has benefited humanity?


<big>'''[[Guru Nanak Dev]]:'''</big> This week the [[Sikh]]s '''celebrate the birth of Guru Nanak Dev''', the founder of their religion, [[Sikhism]]. The contribution of the Guru to our understanding of '''life and its meaning is immense'''. Why not learn more about [[Guru]] ji contributions to [[Sikh]]i and how this has benefited humanity. [[Guru Nanak]] was born on April 15, 1469 but this year, the [[Sikh]]s chose November 15 to celebrate this momentous day.  
[[Guru Nanak]] was born on [[April 15]], [[1469]] but this year (2015), the [[Sikh]]s will celebrate this auspicious and momentous day on '''[[November 25]]'''. Next year (2016) this day will be celebrated on [[November 14]].  


[[Guru Nanak Dev]] Ji came into this world at a '''time of doom and gloom'''. Men’s ideas and aspirations were low. Wealth and [[Maya]] (illusion) '''fascinated the world and led everyone astray'''. Good acts no longer commended themselves to men. They burned with pride and had no respected for others. The high and the low forgot their mutual duties. '''Monarchs were unjust''' and the '''nobles were butchers''' who held knives to men’s throats.  
[[Guru Nanak Dev]] came into this world at a time of extreme doom and gloom when the moral standards of the ruling class had vanished; the rulers had no respect for humanity; and law of the jungle prevailed everywhere. Men’s ideas and aspirations were at an all time low.  


[[Sakhis of Guru Nanak]] - read the '''Teachings of Guru Nanak''' for children and adults who wish they were still children! <big>'''[[Guru Nanak| Continue.....]]'''</big>
Materialistic wealth, plain greed and [[Maya|illusion of Maya]] fascinated the world and led everyone astray. Good acts and righteous behaviour no longer commended themselves to humans. <!---They were burning with ego, pride and had no respected for others. The high and the low forgot their mutual duties. '''Monarchs were unjust''' and the '''nobles were butchers''' who held knives to men’s throats. This was the state of the world when the Guru took birth.
 
'''[[Sakhis of Guru Nanak]]''' - read the teachings of Guru Nanak for children and also for adults who wish to relive their childhood!!----> {{Aowf|Guru Nanak}}

Latest revision as of 21:42, 20 November 2015

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In October/November every year, the Sikhs celebrate the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of their religion; a youngish faith system called Sikhism. Although many in the world have not learnt about Guru Nanak, his contribution to our understanding of life and its deep meaning is immense. Why not learn more about the Guru's contributions to Sikhi and how this has benefited humanity?

Guru Nanak was born on April 15, 1469 but this year (2015), the Sikhs will celebrate this auspicious and momentous day on November 25. Next year (2016) this day will be celebrated on November 14.

Guru Nanak Dev came into this world at a time of extreme doom and gloom when the moral standards of the ruling class had vanished; the rulers had no respect for humanity; and law of the jungle prevailed everywhere. Men’s ideas and aspirations were at an all time low.

Materialistic wealth, plain greed and illusion of Maya fascinated the world and led everyone astray. Good acts and righteous behaviour no longer commended themselves to humans. .....More