Guru Nanak laid foundation of social justice
Published on: Nov. 6, 2025, 2:02 a.m. | Source: The Tribune
Apropos of ‘In Guru Nanak’s world, all were equal’; the Guru’s insistence on equality —rejecting all notions of caste, creed and status — offers a solid foundation for social justice. His principles of kirat karo (earning an honest livelihood) and vand chhako (sharing one’s earnings) are, essentially, an ancient blueprint for equitable economic distribution and sustainability, standing in stark contrast to the extreme wealth concentration we witness today. By speaking out against blind ritualism and narrow fanaticism, he championed rationality. His teachings are relevant today as societies worldwide grapple with misinformation, fundamentalism and the political weaponisation of religion and ethnic identity.
