Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025: Guru Nanak ji’s birth anniversary is going to be celebrated tomorrow. Guru Nanak Dev Ji founded Sikhism. He was the first Guru of the Sikhs. Guru Nanak Jayanti is also called Guru Parv. On this day, Akhand Path is recited in Gurudwaras. Langar service continues. There should also be discussion about Guru Ganak ji’s closest friend. Who was also his first disciple. He was born in a Muslim family. His name was Bhai Mardana.
Wherever Guru Nanak Dev Ji went on his travels. Brother Mardana always remained with him. The deep impression of Bhai Mardana is visible in the music of Gurbani. Guru Nanak and Bhai Mardana were born in the same village. This happened in Talwandi which is located in Nankana Sahib of Pakistan. Guru Nanak ji and Bhai Mardana were friends since childhood. Bhai Mardana was elder than Guru Nanak ji. Bhai Mardana belonged to a poor Muslim Marasi family.
Bhai Mardana used to play amazing Rabab
Bhai Mardana’s family was related to musical instruments. Whereas Guru Nanak ji belonged to a rich family, but childhood friendship neither recognizes the walls of religion nor sees high and low. Since Bhai Mardana’s family was related to musical instruments, he also had an amazing command over music. He used to play amazing Rabab. Something that mesmerises.
friendship deepened with time
The friendship between the two deepened with time. Bhai Mardana used to accompany Guru Nanak Ji like a shadow on all his travels. The relationship between Nanak ji and Bhai Mardana was one of friendship and was bound by spiritual bonds. The story of Bhai Mardana includes the basic principles of Sikhism, dedication and devotion to the Guru. Bhai Mardana played an important role in spreading the teachings of Guru Nanak Ji across the world and synchronized the Guru’s words with the tune of his Rabab.
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