(O Nanak, the name of Waheguru is like a ship which will take you to your salvation.)

Nanak naam jahaaj hai. Charhe so uttare paar.

This statement is so much more than just a few words strung together. Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism and the first of the 10 Sikh Gurus, lived an eventful life full of wisdom. He later shared his learnings with the world in the form of Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy book, that I turn to when things don’t seem too upbeat. Here, I am sharing with you some of his gems, which I am sure will help you understand the complexities of life better:

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