250 Words Guru Nanak Essay In English
Guru Nanak is one of the world’s famous prophets. He was the founder of the Sikh religion. He was born on 15 April 1469 at Talwandi known as Nankana Sahib now in Pakistan. A big fair is held there every year on his birthday.
At an early age, Nanak was sent to a village school. He gave proof of his intelligence even at that age. He soon gave up his studies. Mehta Kalu was his father. Nanak was employed. But out of the small salary he received, he kept only a small portion for his own needs. The rest he gave away to the poor. He spent most of the time in meditation.
His teachings were simple. He wanted to unite the Hindus and the Muslims. He gave the people a lesson of brotherhood. He believed in one God and did not believe in caste and creed. His religion becomes very popular in Punjab. Thousands of people became his followers. They are called Sikhs.
Accompanied by his faithful disciple, Bala, and Mardana, the holy Guru went from one city to other. He also went to Mecca and preached the doctrine of love.
He also composed many songs in praise of God. Later, they were collected in a book called the Guru Granth Sahib. It has become the holy book of the Sikhs. It is written in the Punjabi language. On 22 September 1539, the great Guru Nanak died.