GURU NANAK JAYANTI

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Guru Nanak Jayanti is also known as Gurpurab. It is the holiest event of the year. Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru, is remembered on this day. This celebration occurs on the full moon, according to the Gregorian calendar. It is held in high regard by Sikhs. The Guru Granth Sahib is the holy scripture of the Sikhs. The book is also believed to be Guru Nanak Dev, who lived in the 15th century. Here's the essay or speech on the Guru Nanak Jayanti festival. Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh Panth and the first Guru, was born on April 15, 1469, at Rai-Bhai-Di Talwandi (known as Nankana Sahib), today in Pakistan. Guru Nanak Ji had always been a spiritual person since childhood. He led so many people away from superstition and hypocrisy and showed them the correct path. 

Guru Nanak Dev Ji always stressed three main mottos- always helping the poor and needy, always following honest means of living, and always keeping God’s name in one’s heart. He preached that human weaknesses were nothing but our own negative emotions, which can demonise and possess our minds into doing evil tasks. He urged people to never be swayed by anger, greed, selfishness and instead to practice love and universal brotherhood. He composed many songs and hymns. His musical poetry became very popular as people could find relevance to their daily lives. All these songs are written in Gurmukhi Language. He renamed Bhai Lehna as Guru Angad and made him his successor. He lived a happy and peaceful life amidst his disciples and died at the age of 70 on 22nd September 1539. It is said that his body was never found. 

The preparations of the celebration of Guru Nanak Jayanti begin by cleaning and decorating the houses and Gurudwara with garlands, lights, lamps, strings, etc. On the day of Guru Nanak Jayanti, the Prabhat Feris takes place in the morning. The Prabhat Feris begin from the Gurdwaras and Kirtan is performed around the city. Asa-Di-Var, or morning hymns, are performed in Gurudwaras during the Amrit Vela, or early morning at 4 or 5 a.m. On this auspicious occasion, gurdwaras host langars, where everyone is welcomed for a complete feast. The volunteers host this langar. People sit in rows to enjoy the langar and exchange Gurpurab greetings with one another. The kirtan diwan in certain gurudwaras continues till late at night after the recital of Rehires Sahib and even after the evening Ardaas. The crowd sings Gurbani in praise of Guru Nanak Dev Ji at 1.20 p.m. (which is the actual birth time of Guru Nanak Dev Ji), and the celebration ends at about 2 p.m. 


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