Attributes of Creator:
Ever existent; unique creator who resides
within creation; without fear; without rancour;
beyond time, and cycle of birth and death; self-created. |
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Dharm originates from Compassion:
Guru Nanak observed that the superstructure
of religion originates from Compassion. |
Equality of Religious Faith:
Guru Nanak preached oneness of God. There is a common creator of all living things. And in the eyes of God there is no difference in terms of religion. The best religion is purity of thought and action which can be achieved through meditation. |
 Equality of Human Race:
Guru Nanak preached that all humans are equal, irrespective of colour, caste, or creed. And God resides in all human beings as also in all creation. Human body is also the Temple of God. |
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Spiritual
Attainment In Household:
Guru Nanak was a house-holder. He observed that spiritual attainments are possible while leading a house-holder's life. To support a household, one should work hard and ensure honest means of earning. The fruits of labour should be shared with the needy. The intention of a householder should be to serve others and spread goodness to the society. |
Duty Towards Society:
To perceive the presence of God in fellow beings and serve them accordingly.
Duty Towards Universe:
To serve the creation and be in harmony with the divine forces in the universe. As universe is the creation of God. an individual should be respectful to the environment. |
| Equality of Woman
Guru Nanak observed that woman and man are spiritually equal and woman cannot be
inferior to man, as she gives birth to kings. He also mentioned that everyone seeks support and help of a woman in some form or another and therefore, condemning woman to be inferior to man cannot be justified. |
Acceptance of Institution of Marriage:
Guru Nanak practised married life, had children, and demonstrated that marriage cannot be a hindrance to spiritual attainment. |
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Need of A Guru:
Guru Nanak says that Guru is a must to lead a spiritual life and observes that only the Guru can, without delay, make an angel out of a human being. Further, despite light of thousand suns, and brightness of hundred moons, without Guru, it is total darkness, says Guru Nanak.
Key Challenge For Human Race:
How to become truthful and break out of falsehood? Guru Nanak offers a solution - by recognising and surrendering to the Divine Will. |
