Guru nanak dev ji15 april 1469 22 september 1539,was the founder of the religion of sikhism and the first of ten sikh gurus. Guru amardas 15521574 he demolished many social evils like stoppage of child marriage, widow remarriage etc. He travelled mostly on foot and had bhai mardana as his companion during most of these journeys. Download sau sakhi pdf stories, sakhis and punjabi hindi. His family were hindus, but nanak soon showed an advanced interest in religion and studied islam and hinduism extensively. He was born in a khatri family at talwandi nankana sahib in the district of seikhpura in west punjab, now in pakistan. Guru angad dev ji invented the gurmukhi script, the script used in the guru granth sahib. Guru nanak 14691539 was one of the greatest religious innovators of all time and the founder of the sikh religion. As they were passing through an island, mardana revolted. Guru nanak dev ji and the story of panja sahib udtikhabar. Life story of shri guru nanak dev ji dhan guru nanak darbar ulhasnagar 421003 for more information visit us. These edifying words were sung by his allies, bala and mardana, and by the sangats gatherings that grew up around guru nanak. Nikkian jindan vadde sake is a book which contains the history of. Guru nanak jayanti in year 2018 is falling on saturday, 4 november.
Guru nanak dev was the first guru and guru gobind singh the final guru in human form. Jan 14, 2018 by sikh comics spans the life, ministry and mission tours of guru nanak dev in an entrancing series of five graphic novels. He was sent to school at the age of seven to learn hindi, sanskrit. Guru nanak birthday or guru nanaks prakash utsav is an occasion of utmost significance for sikhs and is celebrated by. Sikhismsri guru nanak dev ji wikibooks, open books for. Many believe that guru nanak is the second most travelled person in this world. Janamsakhis, twarikh khalsa, nanak parkash and guru nanak chamatkar can be named. In verse, bhai sahibs great classic writing sri nanak parkash is the first part of sri guru partap suraj granth in which detailed history of sri guru nanak dev ji is highlighted. Life and teaching of guru nanak history discussion. But i think this question is asked because the person might be.
Guru nanak was keen to redeem someone but mardana insisted on not going any further and asked to be relieved. Mcleods book, guru nanak and the sikh religion, 1968, deals with two main. It cointains karninama, muktnama and many other stories and prophecies of khalsa kingdom. Guru nanak dev simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Stories are very important part of our life they always teach us good lesson. Sikhism was established and developed by ten gurus during the period 1469 to 1708. Another saintpreacher of the time was guru nanak, the founder of sikhism. Born on november 14, 1469 in present day nankana sahib pakistani state of punjab, shri guru nanak sahab was the founder of sikhism and the first of the 10 sikh gurus. The last guru said that there would be no more gurus after him and sikhs would be taught by the sikh holy book, which is called guru granth sahib ji. Sau sakhi has many interesting stories about guru gobind singh ji. Guru nanak dev ji guru nanak 15 april 1469 22 september 1539 is the first of the ten sikh gurus.
Pdf guru nanak, a great advocate of humanism of the 15th century of. Guru ramdas 15741581 he discovered the amritsar city. Pdf historiography and guru nanak in history harjeet singh gill. He travelled far and wide spreading the message of god. Swaal kaji rukndin soora god kabir had asked guru nanak dev ji for this secret information about the true naam guru nanak dev kept satnam secret janam sakhi bhai bala. His love of the guru inspired him to become a perfect disciple of the guru.
Nehru university, punjabi university and guru nanak dev university. Guru nanaks birthday is celebrated by sikhs on april 14th by the nanakshahi calendar. Bhai gurdas ji sri guru nanak dev ji the first nanak, the founder of sikhism was born on 15th april, 1469 at raibhoidi talwandi in the present distrect of shekhupura pakistan, now nanakana sahib. Guru nanak his life and teachings by roopinder singh in english 21. Considered a religious innovator, guru nanak travelled across south asia and middle east to spread his teachings. In his own words, without guru, nobody can attain god. Guru nanak founded and formalized the three pillars of sikhism. Guru nanak travelled to places far and wide teaching people the message of one god who dwells in every one of gods creations.
Born into a hindu family in 15th century india, he started displaying signs of his. Guru nanak dev ji sakhi app is about guru nanak dev ji life and his stories. So the presence of a guru is essential for every man for his own spiritual emancipation. This brings us to the times in which guru nanak was born. Janamsakhi bhai bale vali the life of guru nanak in punjabi 17. In the second chapter, i have dealt with the early life history of guru nanak. The arts faculty journal, june 20 june 2016, vol5, pp. Pdf historiography and guru nanak in history harjeet singh. Guru nanak became the first sikh guru and his spiritual teachings laid the foundation on which sikhism was formed.
Sikhs acknowledge guru nanak to be the founder of their religion and the composer of hymns found. His family were hindus, but nanak soon showed an advanced interest in religion and studied islam and. Nov 30, 2015 life story of shri guru nanak dev ji dhan guru nanak darbar ulhasnagar 421003 for more information visit us. Guru nanak preached his message of goodwill and peace on earth in the early 16th century. This documentary is based first guru of sikh sri guru nanak dev ji, guru nanak dev was the founder of sikhism, and the first of the ten sikh gurus. Upon meetingguru nanak dev, he realized that idols held no meaning in life. The kings are ravenous beasts, their ministers are dogs. Guru nanak 15 april 1469 22 september 1539, also referred to as baba nanak father nanak, was the founder of sikhism and the first of the ten sikh gurus.
Sri guru nanak dev ji was the creator of sikhism, and the first of the ten sikh guru s. An attempt has been made to cover almost all the books in english, punjabi, hindi, urdu. An attempt has been made to cover almost all the books in english, punjabi, hindi, urdu and manuscripts relating to guru gobind singh even then some books might have not been covered. Khuswant sing, a history of the sikhs, vol 1, oxford university. Books on sikh gurus in english, punjabi and hindi released. During his lifetime, guru nanak dev ji travelled to various faraway places. It denotes the book is not available in guru nanak dev university. Mar 21, 2019 guru nanak dev ji history hindi language. Buy sri guru nanak dev ji books, guru nanak dev janamsakhian book and other sikh books from singh brothers. His religious ideas draw on both hindu and islamic thoughts, but are also unique in their own right.
Sikhs believe that all subsequent gurus possessed guru nanaks divinity and religious authority. His birth is celebrated worldwide as guru nanak gurpurab on kartik pooranmashi, the fullmoon day in the month of katak, octobernovember. Under the guru s instruction, gods word is heard and knowledge is acquired. Guru ramdas 15741581 he discovered the amritsar city by contributing 500 villages. Life story of shri guru nanak dev ji documentaryjeevan. Download sau sakhi pdf stories, sakhis and punjabi. Pdf historiography and guru nanak in history harjeet. Shri guru nanak dev ji the story of guru nanak nitnem path. The word guru means teacher in many indian languages. Sikhs regard the ten gurus not as divine, but as enlightened teachers through whom god revealed his will. He preached the message of one god to the people and taught them the right way to live life.
Colorful illustrations, english narration and quotes bring to life the illustrious history of the first guru. Guru nanak s birthday is celebrated by sikhs on april 14th by the nanakshahi calendar. This suggests that guru nanak dev ji was in the middle eastin mecca and baghdadfor roughly oneandahalf to two years in and around the years 1511 to 15 ad. Guru ramdas 15741581 he discovered the amritsar city by contributing. Guru nanak dev ji said to sikhs that they should have to do simran and naam japan in daily early morning 2. Sri guru nanak dev ji was the creator of sikhism, and the first of the ten sikh gurus. While living with guru nanak, he kept a diarythe siyahto baba nanak fakir manuscriptwhich he submitted to the library in medina around 1512 ad1. Guru nanak dev ji the first guru, history and life, the. Guru nanak was the founder of sikhism, one of the youngest religions. Gurus of sikh early life of guru nanak dev ji hindi. Guru nanak was an indian saint who founded sikhism and became the first of the sikh gurus.
Sikh gurus guru nanak dev 14691539 he was the founder of sikh religion. Guru nanak also referred to as baba nanak father nanak, was the founder of sikhism and is. Guru nanak dev selected bhai lehna for guruship due to his devotion and obedience on september 7, 1539 and was named guru angad. There are many prophecies written in it which were done by guru gobind singh ji. Historiography and guru nanak in history harjeet singh gill. Bhai santokh singhs monumental work in braj verse portraying in comprehensive detail the lives of the ten gurus of the sikh faith and the career of banda. Guru nanak dev ji laid forth three basic principles by which every human being should abide. Guru nanak dev ji said to sikhs that they should have to do work on daily basis. History of guru nanaks travel to mecca sikhiwiki, free. A visionary and a great soul, he was an original spiritual thinker. Guru nanak dev 14691539 he was the founder of sikh religion. Guru nanak may be referred to by other titles such as baba nanak or nanak shah. Sri guru nanak dev ji official website of shiromani. Guru nanak started his next visit to the place, known it to be the seat of jhanda badhi.
Through his hymns and prayers, he enlivened and elevated mankind to carry on with the existence of truth, exemplary nature and otherworldliness. Biography of guru nanak ji free pdf download blog guru nanak chamatkar’, is the magical divine glory of sri guru nanak dev ji, his teachings and the magical exuberance that he created with several anecdotes of true life stories of people getting inspired by his teachings and the lessons taught. Biography of sikh founder guru nanak learn religions. Therere many books on the life of the first sikh guru. As this bibliography will be regularly updated biannually, therefore, we assume its completeness in all respects. Download free copy of japji sahib in punjabi and english bani of bhagats by g s chauhanthe lives and selected works of saints included in holy book sri guru granth sahib ji. In order to popularize the new script, the guru started teaching it to the children of the sikhs. Guru nanak was the founder of sikhism and the first of the ten sikh gurus. Sri guru nanak dev ji shiromani gurdwara parbandhak. May 23, 2017 this documentary is based first guru of sikh sri guru nanak dev ji, guru nanak dev was the founder of sikhism, and the first of the ten sikh gurus. The age is a knife, and the kings are butchers in this dark night of evil, the moon of righteousness is nowhere visible. Like all sufi saints nanak was in favour of accepting a guru who would guide the individual in all his conduct.
The bounteous lord heard the anguished cry and so, guru nanak. Sikhs believe that all subsequent gurus possessed guru nanak dev jis divinity and religious authority. Guru nanak dev ji conveyed the word of god to show up on earth. Sau sakhi the book of 100 stories related to guru gobind singh ji in punjabi 20. Mar 14, 2019 therere many books on the life of the first sikh guru. Guru nanak dev ji did not hesitate to speak up against injustice. Guru nanak has been called one of the greatest religious innovators of all time. When grewal, in the preface of his book, guru nanak in history, 1969, notes that a study. Guru nanak dev ji books janamsakhi sri guru nanak dev ji.