- By Kashish Rai
- Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:47 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025: Gurpurab or Guru Nanak Dev Ji Prakash Purab marks the birth anniversary of the first revered Guru Sahib of the Sikh Faith, Baba Nanak. Guru Nanak Dev Ji is revered as the founder of Sikhism. Every year, Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated with utmost enthusiasm by the members of the Sikh community. Not only sikhs, but members of the other religious groups also reflect upon the significant teachings of Baba Nanak on his birth anniversary. He taught the principles of selfless love, humanity, service to mankind, worship of god in his infinite form, sharing with others, among many more.
This year, the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak will be observed on 5th November 2025. We have mentioned 7 life-transforming teachings by Baba Nanak Dev Ji on the auspicious occasion of Gurpurab. Incorporate these amazing life-lessons in your life to grow spiritually and morally.
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025: 7 Life-Transforming Teachings by The First Sikh Guru Sahib Baba Nanak Dev Ji
1. God Is Our Only Constant Friend
Guru Nanak Ji taught that God is our true friend who is always with us. Whether we are happy or sad, whether we are having a good day or a bad one, God is always with us and is the only one who never abandons us. Therefore, we should remember God at all times and in every circumstance.
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2. God Is One
Baba Nanak has also shared that God is the Creator of all beings. He is present in everything. He is fearless. He has no enemies and is beyond time and birth. The god has created Himself. He can be realised only by His grace. Baba Nanak Ji has also shared that despite God having many forms and names, He is one.
3. Humanity Is The First Religion
Selfless service or sewa was central to the philosophy of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He encouraged his followers to help the poor and needy and said that helping those in need is a way of worshipping God. According to Baba Nanak, true spirituality is reflected in acts of kindness.
Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. (Image Source: Freepik)
4. Naam Japo, Kirat Karo, Vand Chakho
Guru Nanak Dev Ji has shared three main principles of Sikhism - Naam Japna (chanting God’s name), Kirat Karna (doing things with integrity) and Vand Chakhna (sharing what you have with others). These principles highlight the essence of life, and also teach one that a person must always perform their actions with modesty and serve others while making god a central part of their life.
5. Always Show Compassion And Contentment
Guru Nanak Ji said that a person’s life should be based on compassion and contentment. A human must always care for others and help them when they are in trouble or feeling sad. Guru Nanak Ji's teachings also suggest that a person should be content and satisfied with what they have and not always want more than what is on their plate.
6. Become Focused In Your Prayers
According to Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teachings, a person must concentrate their mind during prayer and recite prayers and mantras attentively. By becoming more focused in prayers, one can draw closer to God.
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7. Never Discriminate, Focus On Equality
Guru Nanak Dev Ji strongly opposed discrimination based on caste, gender, or social status. Throughout his life, He advocated equal rights for all individuals and said that everyone is equal in the eyes of god. Therefore, one must treat everyone equally.
