Prof Darshdeep Kaur sharing "Guru Nanak Dev Ji's 7 Teachings that will change the way you look at life"

 Guru Nanak Dev Ji's 7 Teachings 

that will change the way you look at life

1. Vaand Shako: Guru Nanak Dev Ji taught us the significance of sharing.  This is one of the principles of Sikhism. He said "with the grace of the Lord, whatever you have received, share it with the needy and then consume".

2. Kirat Karo: Means, make a living honestly. One should not exploit others to enjoy self-happiness. Earning without fraud and working diligently is what he preached. Guru Nanak Ji propagated that all humans need to earn their daily living through honest means. 

3. Naam Japo: Chant the name of 'True God'. Sri Guru Nanak Dev emphasised meditating on God's name to gain control over five evils- kama, krodh, lobh, moh, ahankar means lust, anger, greed, attachment and ego.

4. Sarbat daa bhalaa: Ask Lord for everyone's happiness. Sri Guru Nanak Dev emphasised the concept of universal brotherhood. At the end of daily Ardaas prayer, it is said "Nanak Naam Chardi Kala Tere Bhane Sarbat da bhala".

5. Speak the truth without any fear: Sri Guru Nanak Dev said to always speak the truth without any fear. He said, getting victory by suppressing falsehood is temporary and standing firmly by truth is permanent.

6. Sewa (Selfless Service) : Guru Nanak Dev Ji firmly always believed and practised selfless service. He thought one could achieve true contentment only through engaging in completely selfless acts. 

 7. Kindness and Compassion: Guru Nanak Dev Ji truly believed that only kindness and compassion could positively influence and change the whole world. 

By: Prof. Darshdeep Kaur

Dept. of Science

Lyallpur Khalsa College, Kapurthala