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The Guru is God, and God is the Guru, O Nanak; there is no difference between the two, O Siblings of Destiny. ||4||1||8|| The hagiographical Janamsakhis were not written by Nanak, but by later followers without regard for historical accuracy, containing numerous legends and myths created to show respect for Nanak. [ 69 ]
Life Stories). These date between 1800–1900, acquired in Punjab (India or Pakistan). A part of these manuscripts are in the Kapany collection. A Janam-sakhi is a miracle-filled, mythical hagiography. The earliest versions were written about 50 to 80 years after Guru Nanak's death.
This painting shows Guru Nanak meeting Firanda, the lute maker. For a discussion of these Janamsakhi illustrations: Seeing-in Guru Nanak at the Asian Arts Museum. This is a photograph of a two-dimensional watercolors painting on paper. It was published before 1900 CE. Therefore it qualifies for 2D-Art licensing guidelines of wikimedia commons.
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]
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English: Guru Nanak and the eclipse, a Janamsakhi painting. Guru Nanak at Kurukshetra on the day of a solar eclipse, with Jagat Rai, son of the King of Hansi in attendance. The painting, adopted from Singh (Roopinder Singh, Guru Nanak his Life & Teachings, Rupa & Co., New Delhi, 2004), is credited to Sikandar Singh Bhayee.
Life of Guru Nanak Through Pictures is a book by Shamsher Singh and Narendra Singh Virdi containing a collection of forty-four janamsakhis relating events in the life of Guru Nanak. Each janamasakhi is illustrated with a full-color painting by the Punjabi artist Phulan Rani .