Guru Nanak Jayanti additionally is known as Gurpurab and Prakash Utsav. Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated as Gurpurab celebration across India and the world. It is one of the most holy celebrations in Sikhism observed to recognize and remember the birth and philosophy of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikhism. "Gurpurab" is a conjunction of two words–"Gur", implies Guru or master, and "Purab", which implies parv in Hindi, which means day. So Gurpurab is the day devoted to the Guru. Sikhs and ardent devotee of Guru Nanak recall him by celebrating Guru Nanak Jayanti with great energy that normally falls on Kartik Poornima.
Why Do We Celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti?
Guru Nanak Jayanti identifies the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the first of the ten Sikh gurus who formed the convictions of the religion. The importance of Guru Nanak Jayanti is to respect Guru Nanak Dev Ji and remind the whole about his lessons of sharing, honest living, and selfless help. His profound lessons additionally incorporate the significance of conquering the five shortcomings, or thieves of human conduct, as he puts it- the connection (moh), pride (ahankar), greed (lobh), lust (kama), and anger (krodh).
How Is Guru Nanak Jayanti Celebrated?
Gurpurab festivities start at least two days ahead of time with the reading of the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of the Sikh community, called Akhand Path, it is a 48-hour-long, constant reading of the book. The following day, a procession is coordinated which is headed by the five beloved ones or panj pyaras where they carry the Sikh flag and the Guru Granth Sahib in a palanquin. This portion of the festival is called Nagarkirtan. There are singers who follow the five individuals and sing the Amritbani when the procession enter into the roads/streets and pass on the lessons of Guru Nanak. These streets/roads are typically decorated with Sikh flags and flowers and individuals participate in the procession as well. In numerous spots, there is also a band that follows along and performs martial arts and showcase their swordsmanship utilizing traditional Sikh weapons.
The History Behind Of Gurpurab
On 15th April 1469, Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born at Rai Bhoi Ki Talwandi, Near Lahore, which is nowadays Sekhpura district of Pakistan. A Gurudwara was developed on his birthplace and the city is otherwise called Nankana Sahib and is situated in the Punjab region of Pakistan. Guru Nanak Dev Ji is viewed as a profound educator who established Sikhism in the 15th century. He began composing the Guru Granth Sahib and wrote 974 hymns in it. The primary verses from the Guru Granth Sahib expound that the maker of the universe was one. His verses also engender selfless support of mankind, prosperity and social justice for all regardless of any demographic differences. Sikhism additionally disallows the idea of messengers and reincarnation. The role of a Guru as an otherworldly and social master forms the base of Sikh religion.
Gurpurab 2020 Dates And Timing
• 551th Birth Anniversary Of Guru Nanak
• Guru Nanak Jayanti On Monday, 30 November 2020
• Purnima Tithi Begins- 12:47 PM on 29 November 2020
• Purnima Tithi Ends- 02:59 PM on 30 November 2020
The Significance Of Guru Nanak Jayanti
Shri Guru Nanak has been known and accepted to be a great spiritualist and a saint. The celebration of Guru Nanak Jayanti holds the most importance as he has gifted the expanse of profound information, truth, moral understanding, dedication and mankind to his adherents. Thus, this holy day is celebrated with great fervour and excitement, particularly in North India.
Guru Nanak Ji said there is only one God and his name is truth. These words, so delightfully, clarify the philosophy Guru Nanak Dev Ji lived by. This Guru Nanak Prakash Parv, edify your friends and family with a portion of these lessons and make them a piece of your life, as well. You don't need to be virtuous to follow them. Keep in mind, the individuals who have loved are the ones who found God.