I am not the born; how can there
be either birth or death for me? I am neither a child, a young man, nor an
ancient; nor am I of any caste. God is one, but he has innumerable forms. He is
the creator of all and He himself takes the human form. Let no man in the world
live in delusion. Without a Guru none can cross over to the other shore. Even
Kings and emperors with heaps of wealth and vast dominion cannot compare with
an ant filled with the love of God. Sing the songs of joy to the Lord, serve
the Name of the Lord, and become the servant of His servants. Death would not
be called bad, O people, if one knew how to truly die. ~ Guru Nanak Dev
Ancient records indicate Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birth took place the 3rd day of
the waxing moon, or Sudi 3, month of Vaisakh, Vikram Samvat (SV) year 1526 of
the Indian calendar or 14 March, 1469
of the Julian calendar. When converted to the modern day Gregorian calendar,
Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birth prakash occurred 14 April, 1469 A.D. and this is the historic date attributed
to his birth on the Nanakshahi Sikh calendar. However due to a number of
circumstances involving legendary fanciful tales, competing holidays, choosing
a date by random pick, and astrological influences, Guru Nanak Dev Ji's
birthday is celebrated officially at pooran mashi, or during full moon in late
fall.
In year 544 of the Nanakshahi Sikhism calendar, Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birthday prakash gurpurab is observed on pooran mashi,28 November, 2012 .
In year 544 of the Nanakshahi Sikhism calendar, Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birthday prakash gurpurab is observed on pooran mashi,
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