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Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Gur Gaddi: Anointment of Guru Angad Dev as second master of the Sikhs

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Dr. Karamjeet Singh The initiation of Guru Angad Dev Ji as second Guru of the Sikhs is being celebrated this year on 07 September, as per the western calendar. It was on this day in 1539 that Guru Nanak Dev Ji chose his disciple Bhai Lehna to be the second master of the … [Read more...] about Gur Gaddi: Anointment of Guru Angad Dev as second master of the Sikhs

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Baba Sri Chand: Elder son of Guru Nanak Dev Ji & founder of Udasi Sect

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Prof Karamjit Singh Baba Sri Chand (1494 – 1629) was the elder son of Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Mata Sulakhani Ji and was the founder of the ascetic sect of Udasi. Bebe Nanaki Ji, sister and first Gursikh of Guru Nanak Dev Ji did not have any children, so Baba Sri … [Read more...] about Baba Sri Chand: Elder son of Guru Nanak Dev Ji & founder of Udasi Sect

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The wedding of Guru Nanak Dev Ji & Gurdwara Kandh Sahib

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Professor Karamjit Singh Gurdwara Kandh Sahib, Batala Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in a Hindu family on 29 November 1469 at Rāi Bhoi Kī Talvaṇḍī (present day Nankana Sahib in Pakistan Punjab). His father Kalyan Chand Das Bedi aka Mehta Kalu was an affluent businessman. His … [Read more...] about The wedding of Guru Nanak Dev Ji & Gurdwara Kandh Sahib

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Guru Ka Langar: A revered institution of Sikh religion, philosophy and culture

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Jaibans Singh Guru Ka Langar, a community kitchen also referred to as Langar, is one among the most revered institutions of Sikh religion, philosophy and culture. Based on the concept of "Garib Da Muh, Guru Di Golakh" (The mouth of the poor filled by treasury of the Guru), it … [Read more...] about Guru Ka Langar: A revered institution of Sikh religion, philosophy and culture

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Guru Amar Das Ji: A spiritual ascetic and reformist

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Jaibans Singh The third Sikh master, was born in the house of Tej Bhan Bhalla and his wife Lachmi on Vaisakh Sudi 14th, (8th Jeth), Samvat 1536, which translates to the western calendar as 5, May, 1479. In some chronicles his birth date is recorded as April 1479. His … [Read more...] about Guru Amar Das Ji: A spiritual ascetic and reformist

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