On his birth anniversary, five tenets for life from Guru Nanak
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The Guru
Guru Nanak is one of the ten Gurus - and the first - to lay down the teachings that would create Sikhism. Born in the year 1469, the Guru spent most of his lifetime spreading messages of love and peace, here are five tenets from the vast teachings of the Guru.
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Shunning evil
According to the Guru, shunning evil is the most important part of life, he also defined five of those evils - ego, anger, greed, lust and attachment.
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Three must do’s
For his followers, he laid down three tenets that they had to abide by - share what you have, especially with those that don’t; be diligent and honest in your work, earn honestly; meditate, recite God’s name.
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Living life
The Guru also emphasised on the need to find one’s path in life, stressing on the importance of living the right way, rather than going on a pilgrimage.
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Selflessness
One of the most important tenets of Sikhism, laid down by the Gurus, is being selfless. Emphasised by the practice of langar in Gurudwaras across the world.
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Faith
Guru Nanak also stressed the importance of having faith in God and the Supreme Truth, extolling the knowledge and strength of the One he said God was the voice of truth.