Mr. Speaker, today is the 526th birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Guru of the Sikh religion.
Guru Nanak evolved a completely new faith. He presented to the people his vision of an ideal faith of spiritual deliverance, human equality and justice.
The basic ethical beliefs that Sikhism holds dearly are democracy, non-violence, peace, religious identity, family life, hard work, advancement and human rights. Sikhism teaches truthful living with emphasis on selfless service, tolerance, compassion, love, contentment, humility, equality, humbleness and well-being for all.
The goal of a Sikh is not only a spiritual uplift of the individual through selfless service but the advancement of all humanity.