When Is Guru Nanak Jayanti 2022? Date, History, Significance, And Teaching Of Guru Nanak Dev

The festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated every year on the full moon date of Kartik month. This year, it will be celebrated on November 8. This birth anniversary is very special for the followers of Sikhism. This birth anniversary is very special for the followers of Sikhism. For this reason, it is also known as Guru Purab or Prakash Parv. Because on this day Guru Nanak Dev was born. He was born on the day of Kartik Purnima. That is why on this day various programs along with kirtan are organised in every corner of the country and abroad.

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Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Guru Nanak¡¯s Prakash Utsav and Gurpurab, is one of the most important and auspicious days for Sikhs across the globe as it marks the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru and the founder of Sikhism, 'Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji' who played an important role in shaping and strengthening the Sikh community.

When is Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab 2022?

According to the Hindu calendar, Gurupurab is celebrated every year on the day of Kartik Poornima, which is the fifteenth lunar day in the month of Kartik, 15 days after Diwali, and this year the festival will be celebrated on November 8, 2022, Tuesday.

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Guru Nanak Jayanti History and Significance | All about Guru Nanak Devi ji

It is believed that the founder of Sikhism and first of ten gurus of Sikhs, 'Guru Nanak Dev Ji¡¯ was born on April 15, 1469, at Rai Bhoi Ki Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, which is in Sekhpura district of modern-day Pakistan. A Gurudwara was built at his birthplace in the city now known as Nankana Sahib. It's located in the Punjab province of Pakistan. But according to the Sikh community, the first guru and founder of Sikhism was born on the full moon day of the lunar month of Kartik, which every year falls in October or November of the Gregorian calendar.

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born at a time when there was no centrally organised power in India. Foreign invaders were attacking the country. Superstitions were spread all around in the name of religion. At that time, Guru Nanak proved to be a great philosopher and won the hearts of millions of people with his sweet and simple speech. In very simple language, he explained to the world the meaning of "Ek Omkar," which means God is one and all human beings are brothers of each other.

Born to parents Mehta Kalu and Mata Tripta, it is believed that, from a young age, Guru Nanak Dev Ji was very different from the other young children.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who founded Sikhism in the 15th century, is regarded as a spiritual teacher. It is believed that he could connect to God through sincere prayers at that time, and he also never encouraged traditions that included sacrifices. He started writing the sacred Sikh scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, and wrote 974 hymns in it that brought enlightenment to this world.

The main verses from the Guru Granth Sahib elaborate that the creator of the universe was one. His verses also propagate selfless service to humanity, prosperity, and social justice for all, irrespective of any demographic differences. Sikhism also forbids the concepts of messengers and reincarnation. The role of a guru as a spiritual and social master forms the basis of Sikh religion.

Guru Nanak Devi devoted his life to attacking formal rituals, caste, and practises that didn¡¯t make any sense. This is the simplest way you can find meaning and purpose in your own life¡ªby cutting out the clutter of what society says you should do.

Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurupurab celebration

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Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrations start two days prior to the day of Guru Nanak Jayanti in the Gurudwaras. In Gurudwaras, a 48 hour non-stop recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib, called Akhand Path, is held, followed by a Nagarkirtan a day before the festival. The procession called Nagarkirtan is led by five men, referred to as the Panj Pyare, holding the Sikh triangular flag, Nishan Sahib and during the Nagarkirtan, the holy religious scripture of Sikhism, Guru Granth Sahib, is placed in a palanquin. The Nagarkirtan passes through streets across the country, decorated with flags and flowers.

Guru Nanak Dev ji travel

There is much to be gained from your journeys. At a time when religious leaders never ventured out of their villages, Guru Nanak walked, yes, walked, to Iraq, Ladakh, Tibet, and Saudi Arabia!

Life-changing lessons & teachings from Guru Nanak Dev Ji

1. Ik Onkar means there is only one God

"There is but One God. His name is Truth; He is the Creator. He fears none; he is without hate. He never dies; He is beyond the cycle of births and death. He is self-illuminated. He is realized by the kindness of the True Guru. He was True in the beginning; He was True when the ages commenced and has ever been True. He is also True now."

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2. Kirat Karo means work honestly

"Whatever kind of seed is sown in a field, prepared in due season, a plant of that same kind, marked with the peculiar qualities of the seed, springs up in it."

3. Vand Shhak¨­ means share and consume

"If the people use the wealth bestowed on them by God for themselves alone or for treasuring it, it is like a corpse. But if they decide to share it with others, it becomes sacred food."

4. Sewa means selfless service

"Sing the songs of joy to the Lord, serve the name of the Lord, and become the servant of His servants."

5. Equality

"He who regards all men as equals is religious."

6. Respect women

"Why to disrespect the one who gives birth to the majestic kings of the world"

7. God is omnipresent

"From its brilliancy everything is illuminated."

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8. Kindness and compassion

"Asceticism doesn¡¯t lie in mere words; He is an ascetic who treats everyone alike. Asceticism doesn¡¯t lie in visiting burial places; it lies not in wandering about nor in bathing at places of pilgrimage. Asceticism is to remain pure amidst impurities."

9. Fight the five evils within yourself

Guru Nanak Dev Ji taught that the true meaning of life is attained when one can merge with the Supreme Being. But there are five evils in life that stop us from doing so. He listed them as Ego, Anger, Greed, Attachment, and Lust. Overcoming these vices is the only way to get closer to the Divine Being.

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Guru Nanak Jayanti holiday

Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated on November 8, 2022, Tuesday this year,as the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev ji, the first Sikh Guru, and a public holiday will be observed in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.

Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab dates from 2023 to 2028

Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.

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