15+ Dohas With Meaning By Guru Nanak Dev Ji That Teach Life Lessons

Guru Nanak Dohas: Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru and the founder of Sikhism. His teachings continue to inspire millions across the world, spreading the message of truth, love, equality, and devotion to God. Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s divine wisdom is beautifully expressed through his dohas (verses), which serve as guiding lights for living a meaningful and righteous life.

Each Doha reflects deep spiritual understanding and practical wisdom — encouraging honesty, compassion, humility, and faith in the divine will. As we celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti, it is the perfect time to revisit some of his most powerful dohas that teach us timeless life lessons. These words remind us that true happiness lies not in wealth or power but in good deeds, selflessness, and love for all living beings.

Let’s explore 15+ inspiring dohas by Guru Nanak Dev Ji that continue to guide humanity toward peace and truth.

Short Dohas With meanings By Guru Nanak Dev 

1."ना को बैरी नहीं बेगाना, सगल संग हम को बन आई।"
"Na ko bairi nahi begana, sagal sang hum ko ban aayi."

Meaning: No one is my enemy, and no one is a stranger. I get along with everyone.

2. "पवन गुरु, पानी पिता, माता धरत महत।"
"Pawan Guru, Pani Pita, Mata Dharat Mahat."

Meaning: Air is the teacher, water the father, and the great earth the mother.

3."सोचै सोच न होवई जे सोचि लख वार।"
"So chai soch na hova-ee je sochi lakh vaar."

Meaning: By thinking hundreds of times, one cannot comprehend the divine truth.

4. "जेहा बीजै सो लुणै, करमा सੰਦड़ा खेत।"
"Jeha beejay so lunay, karma sandra kheth."

Meaning: As you sow, so shall you reap — actions decide destiny.

5. "नानक नाम चढ़दी कला, तेरे भाणे सरबत दा भला।"
"Nanak naam chardi kala, tere bhaane sarbat da bhala."

Meaning: Through remembrance of God’s name, may we stay in high spirits and wish well for all.

6. "हुकमै अंदर सभ को, बाहर हुकम न कोई।"
"Hukmai andar sabh ko, bahar hukam na koi."

Meaning: Everything happens under God’s command; nothing is outside His will.

7. "मन जीते जग जीते।"
"Man jeetai jag jeet."

Meaning: One who conquers the mind conquers the world.

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9. "अमल करो धर्म का, धर्म से जोड़ो ना।"
"Amal karo dharam ka, dharam se jodo naa."

Meaning: Perform your duties with righteousness, don’t just talk of religion.

10. "साचा सौदा करनी, सच्चा व्यापार।"
"Sacha sauda karni, sachaa vyapar."

Meaning: Honest living and truthful trade are the real bargains of life.

11. "एक नूर ते सभ जग उपजिया, कौन भले को मंदे।"
"Ek noor te sabh jag upjeya, kaun bhale ko mande."

Meaning: The whole world has been created from one light; who is good, who is bad?

12. "बाणी गुरु, गुरु है बाणी, विच बाणी अमृत सारे।"
"Bani guru guru hai bani, vich bani amrit saare."

Meaning: The divine word is the Guru, and within the word lies the nectar of truth.

Long Dohas with Meanings By Guru Nanak Dev Ji

13. "जगत में झूठी देखी प्रीत। मेरो मेरो सभी कहत हैं, अंतकाल संगी नहिं कोऊ, यह अचरज की रीत॥"
"Jagat mein jhoothi dekhi preet, Mero mero sabhi kahat hain, ant kaal sangi nahi kou, yeh acharaj ki reet."

Meaning: In this world, love is seen as false and selfish. Everyone says, “this is mine, that is mine,” but at the end of life, nothing and no one goes along with us. Such is the strange way of the world.

14. "पउणु गुरू पाणी पिता माता धरति महतु। दिवसु राति दुई दाई दाइआ खेलै सगलु जगतु॥"
"Paun Guru Pani Pita, Mata Dharat Mahat. Divas Raat Dui Daee Daiaa, Khelai Sagal Jagat."

Meaning: Air is the teacher, water the father, and the great earth the mother. Day and night are the two nurses, through whose care the entire world plays (lives).

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15. "धनु धरनी अरु संपति सगरी जो मानिओ अपनाई। तन छूटै कुछ संग न चालै, कहा ताहि लपटाई॥"
"Dhan dharani aru sampati sagri jo maniyo apnai. Tan chhootai kuchh sang na chaalai, kaha taahi laptaai."

Meaning: People consider wealth, land, and possessions as their own. But when the body departs, nothing goes along — then why cling to them?

16. "साचा साहिबु साचु नाइ भाखिआ भाउ अपारु। आखहि मंगहि देहि देहि दाति करै दातारु॥"
"Saacha Sahib saach naae, bhaakhia bhaau apaar. Aakhahi mangahi deh deh, daat karai daataar."

Meaning: The True Lord is the Eternal Master, and His Name is Truth. When people call upon Him and ask for gifts, the Great Giver generously bestows them all.