Sau sakhi has many interesting stories about guru gobind singh ji. Sakhis of guru nanak sikhiwiki, free sikh encyclopedia. They accept what is pleasing to the will of the true guru, and act accordingly. Full text of bedtime stories 2 guru nanak dev ji see other formats bed time stories2 guru na santo kh singh jagdev bed time stories2 guru nanak dev ji scf tft other books by the same author on religious philosophy and history. This sakhi depicts a meeting between the first mughal ruler, babar, and the first guru of the sikhs, guru nanak. Once again the guru s father was left thinking about his son. A simple slide show of some of the main events in guru nanaks life. Tell the children the story of guru nanak, the founder of the sikh religion. His creative works involve the shri guru nanak chamatkar depicting the influence of guru nanak devji in ordinary peoples lives. When guru nanak was approximately thirty years old, he had what he described as a direct encounter with god. The raja only sought to meet the true guru, so the raja created a test to determine the visitors integrity. Life story of shri guru nanak dev ji documentaryjeevan.
Guru nanaks most popular book is sri guru granth sahib. Shri guru nanak dev life, travels and teachings sadgurus. Stories from sikh history book ii guru angad dev ji to guru arjun dev ji. Another saintpreacher of the time was guru nanak, the founder of sikhism. Relevance of guru nanak dev jis teachings in present time. Guru nanak was the founder of sikhism, one of the youngest religions. Stories highlighting universal values of helping others, compassion, prayer, courage, sharing, and the oneness of all people capture the hearts and imagination of children of all ages. Shri guru nanak dev ji the story of guru nanak nitnem path. A visionary and a great soul, he was an original spiritual thinker. Life and teaching of guru nanak history discussion. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Guru nanak was a man of god who loved people and taught them the path of true faith and worship. Stories of guru nanak sikhiwiki, free sikh encyclopedia. Guru nanak, wali qandhari and other stories about how the.
Guru nanak was born in 1469, his parents were hindu but from an early age he questionned religion and spent a lot of time meditating even when he was meant to be helping his father on the land. He was sent to school at the age of seven to learn hindi, sanskrit and persian. Indeed, all great religions of the world had their birth in the darkest of such ugly times. Guru nanak was born on 15th april, 1469 at talwandi, not far from lahore, which is now in. Guru nanaks way of approach to religion and its aspect urged a. Guru nanak dev ji, founder of the sikh religion and the first of a succession of ten gurus, was born on april 15, 1469. Bhai gurdas was the cousin brother of mata bhani, the mother of guru arjan dev ji. Guru nanak 14691539 was one of the greatest religious innovators of all time and the founder of the sikh religion. Burn worldly love, rub the ashes and make ink of it, make the heart the pen, the intellect the writer, write that which has no end or limit. Guru gobind singh th en related th ese details w h ich w ere recorded by bh ai mani. Nanak eventually established a village where he continued to preach and shape what later became the sikh tradition. Guru nanak has 18 books on goodreads with 1952 ratings.
Before his departure to lahore, guru arjan dev had entrusted the responsibility of continuing the preaching of guru nanaks thought to his son hargobind. Guru nanak dev ji sakhi in punjabi hankari da sir neeva. His family were hindus, but nanak soon showed an advanced interest in religion and studied islam and hinduism extensively. He was born into a sikh traditional family on 5th december 1872 in amritsar.
Ethical values of guru nanak mppcs exam preparation. He was born in a khatri family at talwandi nankana sahib in the district of seikhpura in west punjab, now in pakistan. Stories about guru nanak dev ji sikhism originated with guru nanak five centuries ago. Guru nanak dev ji sakhi series for children and adults from sikhville is a growing library of guru nanak ji stories and sakhiyans from which humanity can take lessons on love, sharing, humility. Joti jot guru nanak dev ji events of first sikh gurus death. Guru nanak was one of those religious teachers who wanted to chase away darkness of ignorance and usher in spiritual enlightenment. Mcleods book, guru nanak and the sikh religion, 1968, deals with two. Following this experience, nanak began preaching about the oneness of god through hymns called shabads.
Guru nanak dev 14691539 was the founder of sikhism and the first of 10 sikh gurus. The house of nanak is indeed a spiritual decagon based upon a complete, inviolate geometry of vision. Books by guru nanak author of sri guru granth sahib. The stories of ones ancestors make the children good. Life and works there has been a general belief among all people since the earliest times that great leaders, teachers and founders of new systems are born in times of great social and political depression and religious confusion.
He was born in punjab india modern day pakistan and gave spiritual teachings based on the universal divinity of creation. Guru nanak was deeply spiritual from an early age, having being born into a society caught in the throes of orthodoxy and ritualism. There are many prophecies written in it which were done by guru gobind singh ji. Teachings of guru nanak for children and adults who still want to be children 1. Guru nanak became the first sikh guru and his spiritual teachings laid the foundation on which sikhism was formed. Guru nanak was a great indian saint who founded sikhism. It contains short, sweet and simple to understand stories of first four guru sahibs. We are providing story behind gurudwara panja sahib in pakistan and the rock on which the hand of guru nanak is printed can be seen even today. Life story of shri guru nanak dev ji dhan guru nanak darbar ulhasnagar 421003 for more information visit us.
Stories from sikh history book i guru nanak dev ji. Once again the gurus father was left thinking about his son. Pdf use sikh stories to provoke reflection, and awareness of other. His teachings, expressed through devotional hymns, many of which still survive, stressed salvation from rebirth through meditation on the divine name. Guru nanak was an indian saint who founded sikhism and became the first of the sikh gurus. These stories, brought together in a delightful animated series are sure to spread the gurus message of spirituality and faith among children. Guru nanaks birthday is celebrated by sikhs on april 14th by the nanakshahi calendar. Considered a religious innovator, guru nanak travelled across south asia and middle east to spread his teachings. Its is through actions that some come near god and some wander away. The guru only said, father, you dont know what god wants me to do. Childrens corner stories guru nanak devji whenever there is decline of righteousness, whenever there is oppression and chaos in the land, whenever the faith of the people in god wanes, great men or saints appear from time to time to enrich sacred literature, to protect dharma, to destroy unrighteousness and reawaken the love of god in the. While guru nanak was still far away from he area of the raja, during that time many spiritual people thought to see the raja also. This is an audiobook of dharam pothi printed by damdami taksal. Pdf historiography and guru nanak in history harjeet singh gill.
Sikhism is a religion that was born out of the need to reform an increasingly hardening hinduism in the face of mughal rule in 15th and 16th century india. He was born at rai bhoi ki talwandi, now called nankana sahib, 65 km south west of lahore in pakistan. Nanak, indian spiritual teacher who was the first guru of the sikhs, a monotheistic religious group that combines hindu and muslim influences. Ask pupils to think about why guru nanak is such an important person within the sikh religion as they watch the video. Across the border guru nanak, wali qandhari and other stories about how the city of hasan abdal in pakistan got water there are at least three stories that describe the origin of the pond next to. Guru nanak is the founder of sikhism and is the first of the ten sikh gurus, the eleventh guru being the living guru, guru granth sahib.
Introduction guru nanak dev ji, the founder of sikhism and the first of the eleven gurus of the sikhs, was born in the village of talwandi. The gurus father was so angry that he slapped the guru very hard. Children of all faiths and religions will enjoy these stories of spiritual. English essay on shri guru nanak dev ji english essay. Pdf my study is about the nature of god and man reflected in the writings of guru nanak and the relation between the two. His religious ideas draw on both hindu and islamic thoughts, but are also unique in their own right. Children of all faiths and religions will enjoy these stories of spiritual principles and consciousness. Pdf the nature of god and man in the writings of guru nanak. Guru nanak travelled to places far and wide teaching people the message of one god who dwells in every one of gods creations.