Guru Nanak and Sikh Gurus

By Ahalya Gautam

One can find a perfect combination of simplicity and spirituality in the personality of Guru Nanak Devji. He was a prophet as well as a universal chief, a devotee and a mentor, a poet and a lyricist, a singer and a composer, a wanderer and a native. It is truly said, ‘Nanak Shah Monk. Hindu’s Guru and Muslim’s sectarian leader.

Around 550 years ago, on the holy land of India, an epoch-making, philosopher, revolutionary, socialist, religious, preacher of immortality and visibility of ultimate spiritual light seen was born. This person was named as Nanak.

The radiance of Allah and light of God in Nanak was recognized first by simplex daulta, Nanakji’s sister, and Nawab Rai Baular. When Pandit Hardyl saw Nanakji, at that very moment he commented that this boy was super-human from the light of God. Brother Guru Dasji also has said beautifully, “The birth of Sat Guru Nanak is like the end of sorrows in humanity.

From childhood, Nanakji was of a saint like nature. His mind was more into spirituality and the welfare of society. For the welfare of society, through his education, he had opposed the differences between Hindus and Muslims, and false religious practices. He focused more on sanctity of mind, simplicity, divinity, and behaviour to be the only path for every human to reach God.

He said, “Allah has said that all are God’s children, God has created all.”

When Guru Nanakji met Siddhi, they asked him about his caste; on this, he replied, ‘Regard everyone to be of the same caste and creed, as no one is small or big, as taught by our holy books.’ Guru Nanakji had established simplicity and equality thinking amongst humans.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Publishdrive
• Release date: Feb 8, 2019

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Preface

One can find a perfect combination of simplicity and spirituality in the personality of Guru Nanak Devji. He was a prophet as well as a universal chief, a devotee and a mentor, a poet and a lyricist, a singer and a composer, a wanderer and a native. It is truly said, ‘Nanak Shah Monk. Hindu’s Guru and Muslim’s sectarian leader.

Around 550 years ago, on the holy land of India, an epoch-making, philosopher, revolutionary, socialist, religious, preacher of immortality and visibility of ultimate spiritual light seen was born. This person was named as Nanak.

The radiance of Allah and light of God in Nanak was recognized first by simplex daulta, Nanakji’s sister, and Nawab Rai Baular. When Pandit Hardyl saw Nanakji, at that very moment he commented that this boy was super-human from the light of God. Brother Guru Dasji also has said beautifully, "The birth of Sat Guru Nanak is like the end of sorrows in humanity.

From childhood, Nanakji was of a saint like nature. His mind was more into spirituality and the welfare of society. For the welfare of society, through his education, he had opposed the differences between Hindus and Muslims, and false religious practices. He focused more on sanctity of mind, simplicity, divinity, and behaviour to be the only path for every human to reach God.

He said, Allah has said that all are God’s children, God has created all.

When Guru Nanakji met Siddhi, they asked him about his caste; on this, he replied, ‘Regard everyone to be of the same caste and creed, as no one is small or big, as taught by our holy books.’ Guru Nanakji had established simplicity and equality thinking amongst humans.

His principle was to achieve control of the mind because the person who gets success in controlling his mind is the only one who can control the world. This success cannot be gained through weapons or bombs, rather, only through principles. After this win, it is a lifetime win. When he was questioned that under his eyes whether Hindu was bigger or Muslim?

He gave a very beautiful and straight reply that, ‘Without good actions, both are useless. At the doors of God and Allah, that person is only accepted who is true by character, helpful, and follows his purpose of life.

In the world, everyone bends down for selfishness, and not for others. He says very clearly that there is no sense in bending your head when your mind is not pure. He believes that just by showing off, you will not achieve anything because God is Supreme Being who can read everyone’s mind.

Nanakji, in one of his teachings, has also warned us to be away from hypocrisy and falsehood because they are pervasive in humanity. He puts more emphasis on the word of God by following the directions of awaking individuals, rather than the minds of the frustrated peoples.

In this Book, we are going to present about Nanakji’s birth, life, preaching, and messages to all.

Table of Contents

Preface

1. Guru Nanak: Descent

2. The True Deal

3. Abandoning Home

4. Preaching’s in Haridwar

5. Establishment of an Ideal Society

6. Sacrifice Ego and Become Prosperous

7. Purpose of Blessings

8. Journey to Arabic Countries

9. Miracle in Mecca

10. Guru Nanak’s Solitudes

11. Three Principles

12. Society Improver Guru Nanak

13. The Sikh Gurus: 2nd Guru Angad Devji

3rd Guru Amardasji

4th Guru Ramdasji

5th Guru Arjan Devji

6th Guru Hargobind Singhji

7th Guru Hariraiji

8th Guru Harkishanji

9th Guru Tegh Bhadurji

10th Guru Gobind Singhji

11th Guru Guru Granth Sahib

1. Guru Nanak: Descent

Among varied Indian religions, Sikh religion holds its own pious and holy stand. Sikh’s first Guru, Guru Nanak Dev is the founder of the Sikh religion. During his life, he had tried to demolish from Indian society superstitious inequality, wrong customs, and traditional beliefs of dividing society. He had also freed the society from the clutches of the pundits, religious contractors, pir, and etc. He placed the roots of love, help, hard work, and brotherhood. He combined positive teachings from all the religions and brought them together. His main preaching was that God is one and that He is the creator of all. Hindus/Muslim, all beings are his children, and for God, everyone is equal. He also preached that God is the truth, and a human being should always try to perform good deeds so that he does not have to feel ashamed in the court of God. In one of his teachings, he has also said that Pundits’ read books on religions, but they do not pay attention to one’s thinking and perception. By preaching to others, their main goal is only to earn money and nor do they follow their own preaching’s. They themselves have no stability and so do they make others puzzle as their words have no meaning.

One more speciality of Sikh religion is that Sikh Gurus have always taught a person to live life while working hard, to get happiness by earning money and