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The Birth of Guru Nanak, by the artist Sardul Singh in 1910. Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was born on Puranmashi of Kattak in 1469, according to the Vikram Samvat calendar [12] in Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi in the present Shekhupura District of Pakistan, now Nankana Sahib. [13] It is a Gazetted holiday in India. [14]
According to eyewitness Sikh chronicles, known as Bhatt Vahis, Guru Nanak was born on the full moon of Katak. [25] Gurbilas Patashahi 6 written 1718 [26] attributed to Bhai Mani Singh says Guru Nanak was born on the full moon of Katak. [20] Meham Parkash written in 1776 also says Guru Nanak was born on the full moon of Katak. [20]
Gananath Das, also known as G. N. Das, is an Indian author and translator from the state of Odisha.After his retirement in 1972 from the Indian Administrative Service, his focus turned to studying various saint poets of India such as Kabir Das, Guru Nanak, and Valluvar and translating their works into Odia and English.
Gagan mai thaal is an Aarti (prayer) in Sikh religion which was recited by first guru, Guru Nanak. [1] This was recited by him in 1506 [ 2 ] or 1508 [ 3 ] [ 4 ] at the revered Jagannath Temple, Puri during his journey (called "udaasi") to east Indian subcontinent .
The janamsakhis present accounts of the life of Guru Nanak and his early companions, with varying degrees of supernatural elements among them, typical for hagiographic biographies; more important was his message of equality before God, regardless of social classifications, also emphasizing friendships with those of other religions and the welfare of women. [6]
Depiction of Guru Nanak's birth from a Janamsakhi painting. The painting shows the Muslim midwife Daultan, Mehta Kalu (Guru Nanak's father) holding baby Nanak, and lastly Pandit Hardayal The birthday of Guru Nanak , the founder of the Sikh religion, comes in the month of November, but the date varies from year to year according to the lunar ...
Ik Onkar is also the opening phrase of the Mul Mantar, present as opening phrase in the Guru Granth Sahib, and the first composition of Guru Nanak and the final salok is by Guru Angad. Further, the Mul Mantar is also at the beginning of the Japji Sahib, followed by 38 hymns and a final Salok by Guru Angad at the end of this composition. [18]
English Transliteration and Interpretation of Nitnaym Baanees, Sikh Prayers for English Speaking Sikh Youth. Sikh Resource Centre. ISBN 1-895471-08-7. Osho (1994). The True Name, Vol.1 : Discourses on Japji Sahib of Guru Nanak Dev. New Age International(P) Ltd. ISBN 81-224-0606-8. Dr Sahib Singh, D Lit (January 1972). Shiri Guru Granth Sahib ...