Question

Write about the main teachings of Guru Nanak Dev.

Answer 1

There is one God

This is perhaps the foundation of all of Guru Nanak's teachings. He says there is only one God who is the Supreme Truth and ultimate reality. He known no fear and does not have any enemies. He is self created and is beyond time. He reveals himself to the created beings through His own grace.

Ego is a deterrent of spiritual progress

Ego is a highly dangerous phenomenon in humans. Engage in worship of the ultimate reality. The word of God can cleanse you and move you in spiritual advancement. Falsehood and hypocrisy are highly prevalent among the humans which needs to be purged of through spiritual pursuit.

The three guiding principles to spiritual life

1. Vand Chhakkna: Always share what you have with others. Help those who are in need. 2. Kirat Karna: Earn money honestly and without ever resorting to fraud or exploitation. 3. Naam Japna: Always remember God and practise ceaseless devotion to Him by constantly chanting His name.

All humans are equal

Equality of humans is the crux of Guru Nanak's teachings. There are no caste, creed or religious differences whatsoever. Never discriminate people on the basis of race, status and caste. To illustrate his teaching Guru Nanak started an institution called Langar that promoted sitting together and eating without any distinction and differences.

The greatness of womanhood

Men and women are equal. In fact, women are even more respectable since man is born to a woman, he is conceived within a woman; he is married to a woman; he makes friend with woman; his future generations depend on women; when his woman dies, man seeks another woman and is bound to her. Woman also create other women and they mother great kings of the world. Without women there will not be anyone on this earth except the Lord. Therefore, respect her and never call her bad.

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Answer 2

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Guru Nanak was born in 1469 AD in Nankana Sahib, now in Pakistan .

TEACHINGS

1. He advised three practices :

(a) Naam Japo - of God

(b) Kirat Karo - Earn honestly

(c) Vand Chakko - Share with others

2. He preached unity of all religious and oneness of God.

3. Caste, creed and greed were irrelevant to his followers.

4. He insisted his followers to be householders and do some productive jobs.

5. He used the term

Nam (Right worship)

Dan (Welfare of others) and

Isnan (Purity of conduct)

to sum up of his teachings.