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In '''November''' every year, the [[Sikh]]s celebrate the birthday of [[Guru Nanak Dev]], the founder of their religion which is called [[Sikhism]]. The contribution of the Guru to our understanding of life and its 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. [[Guru Nanak]] was born on April 15, 1469 but this year (2008), the [[Sikh]]s will celebrate this auspicious and momentous day on '''November 13'''. Next year (2009) this day will be celebrated on November 2. On September 22, every year, the [[Sikh]] [[sangat]] (community) worldwide commemorate the [[Joti Jot]] (joining of the spirit with supreme Soul, God) of the Guru or ''spiritual teacher or guide''.
In '''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?


[[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. 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.  
[[Guru Nanak]] was born on [[April 15]], [[1469]] but this year (2009), the [[Sikh]]s will celebrate this auspicious and momentous day on '''November 2'''. Next year (2010) this day will be celebrated on November 21. <!---On September 22, every year, the [[Sikh]] [[sangat]] (community) worldwide commemorate the [[Joti Jot]] (joining of the spirit with supreme Soul, God) of the Guru or ''spiritual teacher or guide''.--->


'''[[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}}
[[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 [[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}}

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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 (2009), the Sikhs will celebrate this auspicious and momentous day on November 2. Next year (2010) this day will be celebrated on November 21.

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