Guru Nanak Jayanti, celebrated on November 27, marks the 554th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism
Contrary to the widely accepted belief of Guru Nanak's birth in April 1469, the Sikh community commemorates his birth on the Kartik Month Purnima Tithi
Guru Nanak Dev Ji, born in Talwandi (now Nankana Sahib, Pakistan), was the son of Mehta Kalu and Mata Tripta
Recognized as a spiritual leader in the 15th century, Guru Nanak wrote the Guru Granth Sahib Ji, a holy scripture with 974 hymns, emphasizing peace and equality
Guru Nanak's foundational teaching of "Ik Omkar" emphasizes the oneness of God and the omnipresence of the divine, transcending religious and caste boundaries
Guru Nanak's philosophy of 'ik onkar' formed a unique spiritual, social, and political platform based on the eternal Truth and principles of equality
A staunch opponent of discrimination, Guru Nanak propagated his teachings of equality, love, goodness, and virtue during extensive travels across Asia
His words, encompassing 974 poetic hymns, are preserved in the Guru Granth Sahib, including significant prayers like Japji Sahib, Asa di Var, and Sidh Gosht
Sikh religious belief holds that the spirit of Nanak's sanctity descended upon each of the nine subsequent Gurus when the Guruship was passed on to them
Guru Nanak's teachings continue to influence Sikhism, emphasizing the importance of unity, equality, and devotion to the divine Truth
Guru Nanak's teachings continue to influence Sikhism, emphasizing the importance of unity, equality, and devotion to the divine Truth