Guru Nanak was the first Guru and the founder of Sikhism. He is known for his political, social and spiritual beliefs. His teachings can be found in the holy Sikh scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib which is a collection of verses written in Gurmukhi. It was Guru Nanak Dev Ji who spread the message of ‘One God’. He traveled around the world to spread the message that God constitutes the eternal truth and resides in his creations.
He also depicted Guru as the voice of God, the true source of knowledge and salvation. Guru Nanak Dev Ji also used to say that God is the ultimate truth and the ultimate truth. He was fearless and had no enemies during his lifetime.
Here’s what you need to know about Guru Nanak Dev Ji on his death anniversary:
- According to the Vikrami calendar, he was born in 1469 on the Poornamashi date of the month of Kartik.
- He was born in a village called Rai Bhoi Ki Talwandi, now known as Nanak Sahib, near Lahore (in modern Pakistan).
- Guru Nanak Jayanti is one of the most important days for Sikhs and is celebrated as the Festival of Lights.
- Although Guru Nanak believed that he was neither a Hindu nor a Muslim, he was born to Hindu parents.
- Guru Nanak started his school at the age of seven.
- Guru Nanak traveled around the world including Mecca, Tibet, Kashmir, Bengal, Manipur, Rome with his Muslim companion (and friend) brother Mardana to spread the holy message.
- Later, Bhai Lahna was appointed as his successor by Guru Nanak and his name was changed to Guru Angad.
- Guru Nanak Dev Ji was married to Sulkhni, daughter of Moolchand, a resident of Batala area of Gurdaspur district of Punjab. They made four rounds of the holy fire instead of seven during their marriage.
- His son Srichand was the founder of the Udasi religion.
- Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, died in Kartarpur on September 22, 1539, at the age of 70.
read all breaking news, breaking news And coronavirus news Here
.