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What primary teaching principle did Guru Nanak Dev Ji advocate for his followers?
What primary teaching principle did Guru Nanak Dev Ji advocate for his followers?
What is emphasized in the tradition established by Guru Nanak for the congregation?
What is emphasized in the tradition established by Guru Nanak for the congregation?
At what age did Guru Nanak Dev Ji refuse to wear the sacred thread during his ceremony?
At what age did Guru Nanak Dev Ji refuse to wear the sacred thread during his ceremony?
What was the name of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's teacher who was amazed by his understanding of the alphabet?
What was the name of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's teacher who was amazed by his understanding of the alphabet?
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What does the phrase 'Kirt Karni, Wand Chhakna, and Naam Japna' summarize?
What does the phrase 'Kirt Karni, Wand Chhakna, and Naam Japna' summarize?
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Who is considered the first disciple of Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
Who is considered the first disciple of Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
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What does the teacher's reaction reveal about Guru Nanak Dev Ji's abilities?
What does the teacher's reaction reveal about Guru Nanak Dev Ji's abilities?
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From which province was Guru Nanak Dev Ji born?
From which province was Guru Nanak Dev Ji born?
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What was the primary focus of the sacred thread Guru Ji described?
What was the primary focus of the sacred thread Guru Ji described?
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What did Guru Ji's father, Mehta Kalu Ji, initially want him to pursue?
What did Guru Ji's father, Mehta Kalu Ji, initially want him to pursue?
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What did Guru Ji do with the twenty rupees given to him for trade?
What did Guru Ji do with the twenty rupees given to him for trade?
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What is the significance of the tree where Guru Ji sat after the incident with the rupees?
What is the significance of the tree where Guru Ji sat after the incident with the rupees?
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How did Guru Ji's family react to his behavior after the incident with the rupees?
How did Guru Ji's family react to his behavior after the incident with the rupees?
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Which spiritual concept is embodied in Guru Ji's act of feeding the hungry?
Which spiritual concept is embodied in Guru Ji's act of feeding the hungry?
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What was Guru Ji's response to his father's concerns about wasting time?
What was Guru Ji's response to his father's concerns about wasting time?
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Who believed that Guru Ji was misunderstood by his father?
Who believed that Guru Ji was misunderstood by his father?
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Study Notes
Guru Nanak Dev Ji: Founder of Sikhism
- Founder: Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism
- Key Beliefs: Monotheistic; emphasized morning and evening congregational prayer (Sangat), communal kitchen (Pangat); householder's religion, involvement in worldly affairs while remaining detached
- Core Principles: "Kirt Karni, Wand Chhakna, and Naam Japna" (earning honestly, sharing with others, meditating on God's name)
Birth and Early Life
- Birthplace: Rai Bhoeki Talwandi (now Nankana Sahib, Pakistan), Punjab, West Pakistan, 1469
- Location Details: Approximately 55 miles north-west of Lahore
- Parents: Father – Mehta Kalu Ji (land revenue accountant); Mother – Mata Tripta Ji; Sister – Bibi Nanki Ji (early disciple)
- Early Recognition: Bibi Nanki Ji recognized Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s divine light early in his life
- Education: At age 7, Guru Nanak Dev Ji was sent to school with Pandit Gopal Das, questioning the meaning of the alphabet. This highlighted his divine knowledge. The teacher realized their student was extraordinary, realizing the boy was a prophet.
Refusal of Sacred Thread Ceremony
- Age: Nine years old
- Custom: Hindu higher castes custom of the sacred thread ('Janaeu')
- Guru's Response: Refused to wear the Janaeu, offering a counter-interpretation: a thread of compassion, contentment, continence, and truth, highlighting the importance of inner spiritual qualities instead of superficial ceremonies.
- Quote (crucial message): "Out of the cotton of compassion / Spin the thread of contentment / Tie knots of continence, / Give it twist of truth. / That would make a Janaeu for the soul, / if thou have it, O Brahman, put it on me."
True Bargain (Sacha Sauda)
- Father's Concern: Mehta Kalu Ji doubted his son's spiritual pursuits, wishing him to pursue trade.
- Mission: Guru Nanak Dev Ji was sent to Chuharkana. He used the money to feed hungry people and ascetics
- Lesson: Spending on the poor supersedes financial gains. Believing that hunger does not unite one with God
- Result: The Guru's actions showed that true profit lies in serving humanity. Guru Nanak Dev Ji explained that his charitable actions were a more valuable venture
- Legacy: Remained focused on meditation and spiritual pursuits
Guru Nanak Dev Ji Comes to Sultanpur
- Jai Ram and Rai Bular: Believed Nanak Ji was a misunderstood saint, arranging a job for him in Sultanpur with Nawab Daulat Khan Lodhi.
- Further Involvement: Guru Nanak then continued spiritual pursuits with devotion.
Death
- Death: September 22, 1539, at Kartarpur Sahib (now in Pakistan)
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Explore the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. This quiz covers his key beliefs, core principles, and significant events from his early life. Understand the foundational concepts that shaped Sikhism and its values.
