"Unveiling the Mystical Life and Teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji"

Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469 in Talwandi, a village in the Sheikhupura district, 65 kms. west of Lahore. His father was a village official in the local revenue administration. As a boy, Nanak was fascinated by religion, and his desire to explore the mysteries of life eventually led him to leave home. He wandered around India in the manner of Hindu saints. It was during this period that Nanak met Kabir, a famous poet of his time.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji's teachings can be found in the Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib, a vast collection of revelatory verses recorded in Gurmukhi. From these some common principles seem discernible. Firstly a supreme Godhead who although incomprehensible, manifests in a variety of religious forms, the Singular 'Doer' and formless. It is described as the indestructible or timeless form.

Guru Nanak's teachings have laid the foundation for a new religion, Sikhism, which has over 20 million followers worldwide. He preached the equality of all humans, regardless of caste or gender, a revolutionary concept during his time. His teachings continue to inspire millions of people, promoting values of love, equality, fraternity and virtue.

One of the most famous stories about Guru Nanak recounts a time when he was working for a merchant. He was asked to count items in a store, but when he reached the number 13 (terah in Hindi), he began to repeat "terah, terah," which also means "yours" in Punjabi, implying that everything belongs to the divine. This story illustrates Nanak's deep spiritual awakening and his belief in the divine unity of all things.