GuruNanak Sakhis

Guru Jot
The word Guru to a Sikh refers to Guru Jot of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
The meaning of Guru Jot is unique and beyond explanation in any worldly
language, but to understand, it may be considered as the Divine Light,
or the spirit, or the powers of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Sri Guru Nanak
Dev Ji anointed Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji as the second Guru by
transferring/placing Guru jot into him; Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji placed
Guru Jot into Sri Guru Amar Das Ji; and so on the Guru Jot was
placed into the 10th Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. For this reason all
the Gurus after Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji are also called 2nd-Nanak, 3rdNanak 10th-Nanak. Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji placed the same Guru Jot
into Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is our living
eternal Guru.
Here are some references from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, that Jot
Roop God Himself was called Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji; and the same
Guru Jot resided in successive nine Gurus, and the same Guru Jot
now resides in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, our living eternal Guru.
Awip nrwiexu klw Dwir jg mih prvirXau ]

inrMkwir Awkwru joiq jg mMfil kirXau ]
(sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI - AMg 1395)
joiq rUip hir Awip gurU nwnku khwXau ]

qw qy AMgdu BXau qq isau qqu imlwXau ]
AMgid ikrpw Dwir Amru siqguru iQru kIAau ]
Amrdwis Amrqu CqR gur rwmih dIAau ]
gur rwmdws drsnu pris kih mQurw AMimRq bXx ]
mUriq pMc pRmwx purKu guru Arjunu ipKhu nXx ] 1 ]
lhxy dI PyrweIAY nwnkw dohI KtIAY ]

joiq Ehw jugiq swie sih kwieAw Pyir pltIAY ]
rwmdwis gurU jg qwrn kau gur joiq Arjun mwih DrI ] 4 ]

(sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI- AMg 1409)
Drin ggn nv KMf mih joiq srUpI rihE Bir ]

Bin mQurw kCu Bydu nhI guru Arjunu prqK hir ] 7 ] 19
(sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI- AMg 1409)
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(Table of contents)
I. inrMkwir Awkwru joiq... (Formless Lord took human form)
II. Early Years
Childhood
Child Guru Nanak Dev Ji Goes to School
Young Guru Nanak Dev Ji reflects on the Sacred Thread
Nature Serves Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Sermon to a Physician
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Sacha Sauda the True Trade
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Guru Jis Marriage
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Guru Nanak Dev Jis Abundant Storehouse
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Guru Jis Disappearance in the Wayyain Nadi
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III. Udaasis (travels of Guru Nanak Dev Ji)
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III.a. First two udaasis
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Malik Bhaago and Bhai Laalo
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Sermon to Pilgrims at Haridwar
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Bhai Mardana Ji and the Mitha Reetha
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Guru Nanak Sahib transforms Kauda rakshash
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Noor Shah Becomes Guru Sahibs Disciple
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Baba Buddha Ji
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III.b. Last two udaasis
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji visits Mecca
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji rejects ceremonial sacrifice
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Guru Sahib Humbles Vali Qandhari
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Sermon (religious talk) to Babar
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IV. The Last Years at Kartarpur Sahib
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Gurgaddi to Guru Angad Dev Ji
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji Immerses in Divine Light
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Puzzle
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Miscellaneous Questions & Bibliography
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I.
inrMkwir Awkwru joiq...

(Formless Lord took human form)
When:
Where:
What:
12:21 AM sMmq 1526 ibkRmI 21 k`qk dI pUrnmwSI October 20, 1469

Rai Bhoe dee Talwandi in district Sheikhupura, about 65 Km west
of Lahore, Pakistan. This town
is now known as Nankana Sahib.
The Formless Lord took human
form as Guru Nanak Dev Ji to
bless our earth.
A mid-wife named Daultan came running to

Mehta Kalyan Das Ji. She looked blessed,
excited, and somewhat stunned.
"What is the matter Daultan? asked
Mehta Kalyan Das Ji.
"I am pleased to tell you that you have got a very handsome son" replied
Daultan.
"But Daultan, you look amazed, or rather dazed! Is everything O.K. with the
child?" asked Mehta Kalyan Das Ji.
"Nothing's wrong with the child, but I have seen something very strange, that
I never saw before," said Daultan.
Strange? "What's that? Mehta Kalyan Das Ji asked. He was obviously very
anxious.
"Children cry when they are born, but this child did not cry at all. He rather
smiled and it was not an ordinary smile either," said Daultan.
"There must be something wrong with the child then," said the father. "What
should I do?"
"There is nothing wrong. I believe there is something very special about this
child and his smile. And the most wonderful thing was this Parkash (amazing
light)," said Daultan, with a baffled look.
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"Parkash? What Parkash?" asked Mehta Kalyan Das Ji.
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"I saw a dazzling light (Parkash pRkwS) when the child was born. The light
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sparkled around his head like a halo. The room was filled with fragrance and
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strange sweet voices along with celestial music were heard. I felt blessed and vwihgurU
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all worries." said Daultan.
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Filled with the happiness and excitement Mehta Kalyan Das Ji offered her a
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bunch of money and said Daultan, I am very happy with your work.
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Daultan, very humbly, declined to take the money Sir, I already got the
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wealth of both worlds by the touch of your son. I feel blessed, and need no
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Mehta Kalyan Das Ji was so happy and excited, that he ran to see Pundit
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Hearing the news, he quickly came with Mehta Kalyan Das Ji to see the
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extraordinary child. He asked Daultan many questions and also saw the child.
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He made calculations about the location of the stars and then said, "Kalyan
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Hearing these words Bibi Nanaki Ji was very pleased and
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said, "I am sure, father, he won't be a king."
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"Keep quiet Nanaki," said the father, "Don't you want to
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see your brother a king?"
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"I would love to, but believe it or not, my dear little
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and would be remembered as the true Guru. He will love everybody and will
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bring enlightenment to the world. He will be a savior," said Bibi Nanaki Ji.
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Mata Tripta Ji, Mehta Kalyan Das Ji, Pundit Hardyal, and Daultan were all
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speechless at Bibi Nanaki Ji's words.
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Bibi Nanaki Ji's words about Guru Nanak Dev Ji came true.
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Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji describes this Greatest Event in human history as;
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Awip nrwiexu klw Dwir jg mih prvirXau ]

inrMkwir Awkwru joiq jg mMfil kirXau ]
sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI (AMg 1395)
The Lord Himself wielded His Power and entered the world. The Formless
Lord took form, and with His Light He illuminated the realms of the world.
The Embodiment of Light, the Lord Himself is called Guru Nanak.

This Greatest Event is remembered as Parkash Diwas (pRkwS idvs) of Sri
Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Or we may also remember this day as Gurpurab
(gurpurb), which means Gurus day. But, we do not call this day as Guru Sahibs
birthday.
We should not call Guru Sahibs Parkash Day a birthday, because, a person
who is born, has to die. Guru Sahib is beyond birth and death. Guru Sahib
helps Sikhs to come out of this cycle of birth and death; and to merge with
Waheguru (God).
This is how Bhai Gurdaas Ji describes this greatest event.
siqgur nwnk pRgitAw imtI DuMD jg cwnx hoAw]

With the emergence of the true Guru Nanak, the mist cleared and the light scattered all around.
ijauN kr sUrj inkilAw qwry Cpy AMDyr ploAw]

As if at the sun rise the stars disappeared and the darkness dispelled.
isMG buky imrgwvlI BMnI jwey n DIr DroAw]

With the roar of the lion in the forest the flocks of escaping deer now cannot have endurance.
ijQY bwbw pYr DrY pUjw Awsx Qwpx soAw]

Wherever Baba put his feet, a religious place was erected and established.
isD Awsx sB jgq dy nwnk Awd mqy jy koAw]

All the siddh-places now have been renamed on the name of Nanak.
Gr Gr AMdr Drmswl hovY kIrqn sdw ivsoAw]

Everyhome has become a place of dharma where singing.
bwby qwry cwr ck nO KMf ipRQmI scw FoAw]

Baba liberated all four directions and nine divisions of earth.
gurmuK kil ivc prgt hoAw ]

Gurmukh (Guru Nanak) has emerged in this kaliyug, the dark age.
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Questions:
1. Why should we not call Guru Sahibs Parkash Day a birthday?
2. Name the town of Guru Nanak Dev Jis parkash? What is this town
called now, and where it is located?
3. What did Pundit Hardyal say while preparing horoscope of Guru Ji?
4. Who was Daultan and why did she not accept money for her services?
Bonus Questions:
1. What did the mid-wife Daultan experience at the time of Guru Nanak
Dev Jis parkash?
2. Where is the town of Guru Nanak Dev Jis parkash located? Does
anyone have another pictures of the Gurdwara Nankana Sahib to share
with the class?
II. Early Years

Childhood
As a child Guru Nanak Dev Ji ate a little and slept a little. He thought of God
and talked of God. Children of all ages loved him and wanted to play with him.
Guru Sahib invented new games and had such a sweet personality that
everyone followed him. Guru Sahib was gifted with sweet and melodious voice.
Guru Sahib used to invite his friends to sit in a circle and sing songs in the
praise of God. His sister, Bibi Nanaki Ji, who was five years older was the
first one to recognize the Light of God in her brother.
Even the elders experienced the thrill of
unknown delight in the company of Guru Sahib.
One day the village chief, Rai Bular, a Muslim,
came to hear the melodious songs of Guru
Sahib. He was so impressed hearing the songs
of Guru Nanak Dev Ji that he said to his
friends Nanak is not an ordinary child, he is
the image of God himself. Nanak has come in
this world to put the morally degenerated
people on the right path.
Questions:
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1. Who was the first person to recognize the Light of God in Guru Nanak
Dev Ji?
2. What types of songs Guru Nanak Dev Ji used to sing?
3. Match the names with the description.
Names
__Mehta Kalyan Das Ji
__Mata Tripta Ji
__Rai Bular Ji
__Bibi Nanki Ji
__Pundit Hardial Ji
Description
A. Guru Nanak Dev Jis
sister
B. Guru Nanak Dev Jis
father
C. The village priest
D. The Ruler of the Village
E. Guru Nanak Dev Jis
mother
Child Guru Nanak Dev Ji Goes to School

Guru Nanak Dev Ji was sent to school at the age of seven. Pundit Gopal Das
was his teacher and he started teaching by writing number 1 (1) on Guru
Sahibs wooden slate. Guru Sahib said to the teacher, "Please tell me, what is
the benefit of learning this lesson?" The teacher replied, "This is part of
mathematics with which you will learn how to maintain the accounts, that are
necessary for running a business (shop)". Guru Nanak Dev Ji said, "Then, this
knowledge will not help in any way in obtaining salvation". The teacher was very
much astonished at these words. He asked, "Nanak, can you tell, what can help
in the attainment of salvation?" Guru Nanak Dev Ji said, "O teacher! Burn
worldly love, make its ashes into ink and make the intellect into a fine paper.
Now make the love of God your pen, and your heart the writer, and under the
instructions of your Guru, write and meditate.
Write the Name of the Lord and His praises and
write, He has no limit this side or the other. O
teacher! Learn to write this account". The
teacher was struck with wonder.
In another lesson Pundit Gopal Das wrote a A e
on the wooden slate. Child Guru Nanak Sahib
asked the teacher about the meaning of each
letter. The teacher explained that the letters
itself have no meaning, but each letter when combined with other letters
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and/or vowels make words that have meaning. However at the helplessness of
his teacher, the Guru wrote the meanings of each and every letter of the
alphabet. This was an explanation of the way to realize God in terms of the
alphabet.
The first two lines of the hymn are
rwgu Awsw mhlw 1 ptI ilKI

< siqgur pRswid ]
ssY soie isRsit ijin swjI sBnw swihbu eyku BieAw ]
syvq rhy icqu ijn@ kw lwgw AwieAw iqn@ kw sPlu BieAw ] 1 ]
Raag Aasaa, First Mehl, Patee Likhee ~ The Poem Of The Alphabet:
One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru:
Sassa: He who created the world, is the One Lord and Master of all.
Those whose consciousness remains committed to His Service - blessed is
their birth and their coming into the world. ||1||
The entire hymn (sbd) is written in Aasaa Raag on Ang (page) 432 of Sri Guru
Granth Sahib Ji.
The teacher was not only astonished but was convinced that the Child Guru
Nanak Dev Ji was a Divine Prophet. He humbly bowed before the child Guru,
and then took him back to Mehta Kalyan Das Ji, Guru Sahibs father. "Mehtaji,
your son is an Avtar (prophet) and has come to redeem the victims of Kalyug.
He is destined to be a world Teacher, there is nothing that I can teach Him."
Hearing this, Mehta Kalyan Das Ji was very pleased.
Questions:
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3.
Who was Pundit Gopal Das?

What subjects did Pundit Gopal Das teach?
In which Raag, Guru sahib wrote the hymn Patti Likhi (ptI ilKI)?
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Young Guru Nanak Dev Ji reflects on the Sacred Thread

When Guru Nanak Dev Ji was nine years old, his father arranged for the
Hindu Ygyopvit (jnyaU) ceremony. Amidst a big gathering of family, friends, and
relatives, Pundit Hardyal, the family priest, was about to place the thread
around Guru Nanak Sahibs
shoulder, when Guru Sahib
stopped him and asked, What
is the use of wearing this
thread? The Pundit replied,
The thread is a symbol of
spiritual inheritance and of
higher castes.
Thereupon, Guru Sahib asked,
Does it not decay? How does
this thread inherit spiritual
power?
Failing to satisfy Guru Sahibs inquisitive curiosity, the Pundit then asked Guru
Sahib, What kind of sacred thread, O Nanak, would you wear?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji said he would rather have a thread that would neither
break nor get soiled, nor be burnt, or lost: out of the cotton of compassion,
spin the thread of contentment. Tie the knot of continence and give it twist
of truth. Make such a sacred thread for the soul. Blessed is the human who
wears such thread.
Questions:
1. What is the sacred thread (jnyaU)?
2. How old was Guru Nanak Dev Ji when he was asked to wear the sacred
thread (jnyaU)
3. What was the name of the priest who came to do the sacred thread
(jnyaU) ceremony?
Bonus Question:
1. According to Guru Sahib, if one chooses to wear a sacred thread, then
what should it be made of?
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Nature Serves Guru Nanak Dev Ji

When Guru Nanak Dev Ji was about 10 years old, Mehta Kalyan Das Ji asked
child Guru Nanak Sahib to take a small herd of cows and buffalos for grazing.
Guru Nanak Sahib gladly took over the task. The cows and buffaloes followed
him as if they were deeply in love with him. One day while the cattle grazed,
Guru Ji laid under a tree and was soon absorbed in deep meditation. When,
Guru Sahib was lying under the tree,
Rai Bular noticed a cobra next to
Guru Sahib. Concerned, he got off
his horse and very quietly walked
towards Guru Sahib. What he
witnessed was that the cobra was
holding its hood over Guru Nanaks
head. Rai Bular was amazed to see
that cobra was actually providing
shade to Guru Sahibs face, because
the sun had turned, and the shadow of the tree, too had turned.
On another occasion, as Guru Nanak Dev Ji was sleeping under the shade of a
tree, Rai Bular saw a miracle. He observed that while the shadows of the
other trees had shifted as the sun moved with the passage of time, the
shadow of the tree under which Guru Sahib was sleeping, had stood still to
provide shade to Guru Sahib.
Questions:
1. What was the cobra doing by holding its hood over Guru Jis face?
2. Why did the shadow of the tree under which Guru Sahib was sleeping
did not move?
On yet another occasion, while the cattle grazed, Guru Nanak Dev Ji sat under
a tree deeply absorbed in the Lords love. His cattle strayed into a neighboring
field and feasted on the growing crop. When the owner of the field found it
out, he rushed to the village head, Rai Bular, protesting about his great loss
and accusing Guru Nanak for it. Rai Bular, who was convinced with Guru
Nanaks eminence, sent an appraiser with the farmer to assess the damage
caused to his crop thinking that he himself will compensate the farmer for his
loss. However, when they reached the field, they found it lush and growing.
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Rai Bular maintained his firm faith in Guru Nanak Dev Ji as the messenger of
God till the end of his life. When he was about to die, he prayed to Guru Sahib
to come and bless him in person. Guru Sahib heard his prayer and came to
bless Rai Bular before he took his last breath.
Pause and think:
What do you learn from the above Sakhis (true stories) where the mid-wife
Daultan did not take money, cobra provided the shade, tree shadow did not
move with the sun, and the grazed crops grew back quickly? - - - All forms of
life human, animals, plants served the child Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Sermon to a Physician
Mehta Kalyan Das Ji felt that Guru Nanak Dev Ji, his only son, had developed
a strong tendency to keep to Himself. He avoided company, and remained lost
in thought. His eyes were dreamy. He didn't eat for days together. At night,
when everybody slept, Mehta Kalyan Das Ji often saw his young son up and
deeply engrossed in His thoughts. It wrenched his heart.
Most everyone who saw Guru Nanak Dev Ji during those days felt that there
was something wrong with Him. He appeared to be suffering from some
ailment. It was, therefore, decided to have the youth examined by a
physician.
Hari Das, a leading physician, was called upon. As the old physician was feeling
His pulse, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who had not spoken for a long time, started
reciting a hymn. Listening to his patient, the physician, sat spell-bound:
slok m 1 ] vYdu bulwieAw vYdgI pkiV FMFoly bWh ]

Bolw vYdu n jwxeI krk klyjy mwih ] 1 ] (vwr mlwr kI mhlw 1 AMg 1279)
"They have sent for the physician for me!
He taketh my hand and feeleth my pulse.
What can a pulse disclose?
(Var Malar Ki Mahalla 1 -Ang 1279)
The pain lies deep in the heart."
That started a good deal of healthy discussion. Guru Sahib explained how Hari
Das himself suffered from the sickness of ego. Ego separates us from God.
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Recognizing that Guru Nanak Dev Jis diagnosis was accurate, Hari Das asked
if there was a cure for him. Guru Sahib replied:
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profitable than to feed these holy men who were hungry. Young Guru Nanak
Dev Ji accompanied by Bhai Bala Ji purchased food and clothes with the 20
Rupees and gave to the holy saints.
After feeding these holy men, both came back. While Bhai Bala Ji went back
to his own home, Guru Sahib stayed outside near the village boundary.
Hearing the news, that Bhai Bala Ji came back, Mehta Kalyan Das Ji asked
Bhai Bala Ji about Guru Sahibs whereabouts. Finding Guru Sahib, Mehta Ji
asked what trade He had done and where did He invest that large sum of
money? Guru Sahib replied, I bought food and clothing and fed an assembly
of holy saints who had gone without food for days. I did the true trade as you
told me. It is the most profitable investment.
Hearing this, Mehta Kalyan Das Ji, slapped Guru Ji across the face in full
rage. Bibi Nanaki Ji came running and embraced Guru Sahib in a hug. Standing
between Mehta Kalyan Das Ji and Guru Sahib, she pleaded to her father to
calm down and to recognize Guru Nanak, for who He is, the manifestation of
God.
When Rai Bullar came to know of this incident, he mediated too. He arranged
a job for Guru Nanak Dev Ji with Daulat Khan, the Nawab of Sultanpur Lodhi.
Daulat Khan was also son-in-law of Rai Bullar. Guru Nanak Dev Jis loving
sister, Bibi Nanaki Ji and her husband, Bhai Jai Ram Ji also lived at Sultanpur
Lodhi.
Questions:
1. Why did Mehta Kalyan Das Ji give Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Bhai Bala Ji
20 rupees? What did Guru Nanak Dev Ji buy with the money? Why?
2. Why Guru Sahib did call this charitable act Sacha Sauda?
3. Name the village near which the first Guru Ka Langar was held?
Bonus Question:
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Is there a relationship between Sacha Sauda and Guru Ka Langar?

What do you think would be Jhoothha Sauda (JUTw sOdw)?
Guru Sahibs Marriage

On May 21, 1487, Guru Nanak Dev Ji was married to Mata Sulakhni Ji,
daughter of Mul Chand Ji and Chando Rani Ji of Batala. Guru Sahib rejected
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Instead He initiated a new ceremony of lavan (lWvW) which involved encircling

around the Gurbaani, the word of God. The wall (kMD swihb) near which the
marriage party stayed, has been preserved till today, at Batala and the
Gurdwara is called Kandh Sahib. Guru Sahib had two sons Baba Sri Chand Ji
and Baba Lakhmi Das Ji.
Questions:
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Why do you think Guru Ji rejected the traditional marriage ceremony?

How was Guru Sahibs wedding ceremony performed?
How do we perform a wedding ceremony today?
Can you name the sons of Guru Sahib?
Guru Nanak Dev Jis Abundant Storehouse

At Sultanpur, Guru Sahib worked as officer incharge of the storehouse of Daulat Khan Lodhi,
Nawab of Sultanpur. Guru Nanak Dev Ji gave
grain to all according to their needs, and yet the
granaries remained full. Some officials
complained to Nawab that when weighing out the
grain and reaching number 13, (tayra), Guru
Nanak Dev Ji, the storekeeper gets lost, and
keeps giving away grains without keeping a count,
while chanting tayra, tayra, tayra, .. The store
has become an attraction for beggars and poor people, all at the Nawabs
expense.
Tayra meaning number 13 also means Thine in Gurmukhi. So every time Guru
Ji reached Tayra, he would get so immersed in Thine that he would repeat
Tayra hee Tayra, Tayra hee Tayra and so on. meaning all is yours Lord, and
kept giving away grain to poor and hungry.
To follow up on the complaints, the store owner Daulat Khan Lodhi ordered an
inquiry. The accounts were checked, and grain was weighed. Everybody was
surprised when the inquiry found that the stores had more grain than before.
Therefore, the storeowner owed money to Guru Nanak Sahib. The measuring
weights used by Guru Sahib are preserved at the Gurdwara Hatt Sahib (h~t
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The store owner gave the balance money to Guru Sahib and Guru Sahib
distributed it all to poor. Guru Sahib quit this job. When requested by the
storeowner to keep working, Guru Sahib decided otherwise, and came back
home.
Questions:
1. Who was the storeowner?
2. What does Tayra (qyrw) mean?
3. Name the Gurdwara which exhibits the measuring weights used by Guru
Sahib and where is it located?
4. Has anyone visited Gurdwara Hatt Sahib? Do you have pictures to
share with the class?
5. What did Guru Ji do with the money he received after the complaint
investigation?
Guru Jis Disappearance in the Wayyain Nadi

While at Sultanpur Lodhi, Guru Sahib used to go to the Wayyain Nadi, a canal,
for a bath at dawn. One day He handed over His clothes to Bhai Mardana Ji,
entered the river, but did not come out. Tired and worried after waiting for a
long time, Bhai Mardana Ji reported the incident to the family. Fearing that
Guru Nanak Dev Ji had drowned, all were stricken with sorrow. However, Bibi
Nanki Ji stood firm in her belief that her brother is a savior. She would
comfort them by saying, My brother is born to bring liberation to the world.
He is a rescuer and has come to save the humanity that is drowned in
ignorance. He himself can never drown in the river. I am sure my brother will
come back. On the third day, Guru Sahib
appeared at the bank of Wayyain Nadi, three
miles downstream where He had disappeared.
That place now enshrines a Gurdwara called
Sant Ghat.
After coming out of the river, the first words
that Guru Sahib spoke were, None is Hindu
none Musalman (nw ko ihMdU nw muslmwn).
lmwn) Nawab
Dulat Khan who had repeatedly witnessed Guru
Sahibs divine powers when Guru Sahib was an
employee at his store, respectfully said, If you
consider both the Hindus and Muslims the same,
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then come with me to the Mosque and offer Namaz. Guru Sahib agreed and
accompanied the Nawab. A big crowd followed, wandering whether Guru Nanak
was going to start practicing the Muslim faith. The Qazi led the prayers, the
Nawab followed but Guru Sahib simply stood by.
The Qazi got angry and said, Why did you not offer the Namaz with us, as
you had agreed to? Guru Sahib said, I agreed to accompany you but I had no
company. He further elaborated and told Qazi that while offering Namaz
you were not praying to God, but instead, your mind was focused back home on
the mare that has recently given birth to a colt. Were you not worried that
the colt may fall into the ditch? Qazi quickly replied that if his mind
wandered then Guru Sahib could have accompanied Nawab Daulat Khan who
was also present. Guru Nanak Dev Ji said that the Nawab was not here either.
He was thinking about buying horses from Kabul. Both were left speechless.
Guru Sahib said, God accepts our prayers only when we offer them sincerely.
What is the use of offering prayers when the mind strays?
Questions:
1. What is the name of the canal where Guru Sahib disappeared and where
is it located?
2. What was Bibi Nanki Jis belief when everyone said Guru Nanak Dev Ji
has drowned in Wayyain Nadi?
3. What were the first words of Guru Nanak Dev Ji after reappearing
from the Wayyain Nadi?
4. What was Qazi thinking about when holding his prayers?
5. What was Nawab thinking about when holding prayers?
6. What was Guru Jis message to Nawab and Qazi? Does this message
also apply to us?
Bonus Question:
1. If not drowned in the Wayyain
Nadi, where else Guru Sahib had
gone for three days?
2. Recently in 2007, the President of
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Waayian Nadi. Do you know why?
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teachers and write one Sakhi in your own words.
1. Bhai Bhagirath
2. Bhai Mansukh
3. Bhai Mardana Ji gets Rabab
Questions (True or False)
1. Bibi Nanki Ji was 7 years older than Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
2. The name of the priest who came to put the sacred thread in Guru Nanak
Dev Ji was Pundit Hardial.
3. Rai Bular saw the cobra giving shade to Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
4. Guru Nanak Dev Ji bought food for the saints from the village of
Chuharkana.
5. Bhai Mardana Ji and Bhai Bala Ji both belonged to village Talwandi.
6. In the Sikh religion, we use the word Parkash instead of birthday for
Guru Ji.
III. Udaasis (travels of Guru Nanak Dev Ji)

Guru Nanak Dev Ji saw the world suffering out of hatred, fanaticism,
falsehood, and hypocrisy. The world had sunk in wickedness and sin. To show
the path of truth and to open the door to salvation for all, Guru Sahib
undertook a total of four long journeys (udaasis). He carried the torch of
truth, heavenly love, peace and joy for mankind. With this Divine Mission, Guru
Sahib along with Bhai Bala Ji and Bhai Mardana Ji, a musician, went towards
east, west, north and south and visited various centers of Hindus, Muslims,
Buddhists, Jains, Sufis, Yogis and Sidhas.
III.a. First two udaasis

Guru Nanak Sahib left Sultanpur Lodhi for His first udaasi towards the East,
followed by His second udaasi towards the South. The two udaasis lasted for
about seven years. During these udaasis Guru Sahib blessed countless people.
The following Sakhis narrate only few of those countless episodes. The map in
the beginning of the book Travels of Guru Nanak Dev Ji shows the route of
Guru Sahibs travels.
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Malik Bhaago and Bhai Laalo

On his first udaasi, Guru Nanak Dev Ji went to Aimanabad, now in Pakistan.
He stayed at the house of Bhai Laalo, a carpenter. There also lived Malik
Bhaago, a rich and powerful man belonging to a high Hindu caste. He invited all
holy people in the area including Guru
Sahib to a feast at his mansion. Guru
Nanak Dev Ji declined the invitation.
However upon his repeated requests
and insistence, Guru Sahib finally
agreed to join the occasion. When Guru
Sahib was offered rich, sumptuous food
in a lavish style, Guru Sahib did not
partake any. When Malik Bhaago
noticed that Guru Ji was not eating any
of the served food, he rudely commented, You eat the coarse bread of a poor
low caste carpenter! But you refuse to eat well cooked rich delicious food.
Without replying, Guru Sahib asked Bhai Laalo to bring some bread (Roti) from
his kitchen. He then took Malik Bhaagos bread in his left hand and Bhai Laalos
bread in his right hand, and squeezed both. Malik Bhaago was shocked to see
blood dripping out of his bread, and milk dripping out of Bhai Laalos bread.
Every body was stunned at the incident. Guru Nanak Dev Ji said, The bread
that Bhai Laalo has earned with his honest labor has a magical sweetness of
nectar, while the bread you have brought carries in it the blood of many poor
workers. You have amassed your wealth and power by the exploitation and
misuse of these people.
Guru Ji said that as a cloth when stained with blood is made foul, similarly
those who suck the blood of the poor people, by robbing them of their shared
earnings, how can their mind be chaste? Hearing these words from Guru
Sahib, Malik Bhaagos ego was shattered. He fell at Guru Sahibs feet and
received Guru Sahibs shabad and blessing, which reformed him and saved him
from further cruelty and greed.
Questions:
1.
Who was Bhai Laalo and what did he do for living?
2. Who was Malik Bhago and in which city did he live?
3. What dripped down when Guru Sahib squeezed Bhai Laalos plain dry
bread?
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4. What dripped down when Guru Sahib squeezed Malik Bhaagos rich
buttery bread?
5. What did milk signify? What did blood signify?
Bonus Question:
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What is the central idea in Malik Bhaago and Bhai Laalo Jis Sakhi?
What is the meaning of Udaasi? How many Udaasis Guru Sahib did?
Sermon to Pilgrims at Haridwar

Guru Sahib, Bhai Bala Ji and Bhai Mardana Ji reached Haridwar, a city sacred
to Hindus. Here, Guru Sahib noticed that people were bathing in the Ganga
river and throwing water towards the sun. My dear friends, what are you
doing? inquired Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
We are offering water to our dead ancestors, they replied.
Guru Sahib then asked, Where are your ancestors?
They are millions of miles away, in the direction of sun.
But will the water reach there? asked Guru Sahib.
Our Holy Scriptures tell us it will, they answered.
On hearing this, Guru Nanak Dev
Ji turned the other way and
began throwing water with both
his hands in the opposite
direction towards the west.
O misguided one, why are you
throwing water to the west?
they asked in surprise.
I am watering my fields in
Punjab, replied Guru Sahib.
How could your water reach
there? Punjab is hundred of miles away from here? they asked.
If my water wont reach my field just a few hundred miles away, how will your
water reach your ancestors, who you tell me are millions of miles away?
Some of the pilgrims realized the futility of their ritual. They realized that
the water they were throwing came back to the river. Guru Sahib further
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1. What direction were people offering water? Imitating them, what
direction did Guru Sahib started throwing water?
2. How far does the water go when offered in the direction of sun?
3. Do the meaningless rituals like offering water to your ancestors help
anyone?
Bonus Question
1.
What sermon Guru Nanak Dev Ji gave to the pilgrims at Hardwar?
Bhai Mardana Ji and the Mitha Reetha

Guru Sahib along with Bhai Mardana Ji and Bhai Bala Ji reached the forests
of Pilibhit. Bhai Mardana Ji got very hungry and there was no food or fruit
near by. Guru Sahib was sitting under a Reetha tree (soap-nut tree). Guru
Sahib told Bhai Mardana Ji, to go ahead and eat the trees fruit as much as he
pleases, but warned him not to
take along any fruit. Reethas or
soap-nuts are hard and bitter, and
are used to make shampoos and
detergent. With some hesitation,
Bhai Mardana Ji picked up a
Reetha and put one in his mouth.
To his amazement, it was sweet.
He ate the Reethas until he was
full.
Ignoring Guru Sahibs
instructions, he collected and
carried a bunch with him. The next day, when he tried to eat those Reethas,
the same Reethas were now so bitter that he vomited them. He even lost his
voice. Guru Sahib told him that he should not have been greedy.
There is a beautiful Gurdwara called Reetha Sahib at this place. Reethas from
this particular tree are sweet from the side where Guru Nanak Dev Ji sat
under the tree, and are bitter on the opposing side. Parshad of sweet Reethas
is offered to the Sangat.
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Questions:
1. What is the name of tree whose fruits are bitter, but became sweet with
Guru Nanak Dev Jis words?
2. Has anybody visited this place?
Bonus Question:
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What did you learn from the Sakhi above?
Guru Nanak Sahib transforms Kauda (kO

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Guru Nanak Sahib traveled through a forest called Kajli Vana infested by a
tribe of cannibals who ate human flesh. Bhai Mardana Ji was very hungry and
ventured out to find something to eat. Kauda (kOfw) Bhil, the cannibal chief of
the Bhil Tribe abducted Bhai Mardana Ji. He tied Bhai Mardana Jis hands and
feet with ropes. Kauda was preparing to throw Bhai Mardana Ji into the boiling
cauldron. Bhai Mardana Ji prayed to Guru Sahib to save him from Kauda, the
cannibal. Knowing Mardana Jis distress, Guru Sahib, arrived there
accompanied by Bhai Bala Ji. As
soon as they arrived, the boiling
oil cooled down. Kauda tried again
to light the fire but the wind blew
the fire out again. Frustrated, he
looked up and the glance by Guru
Nanak Dev Ji washed his sins.
Guru Sahibs charismatic presence
transformed him from a rakshash
(cannibal) to a man. He fell at the
feet of Guru Sahib and begged
for forgiveness and mercy. I will do as you bid, said Kauda. Accept me as
your disciple, and until the end of his life, he remained a good disciple of Guru
Sahib.
Questions:
1. Who was Kauda? What tribe did he belong to?
2. How he was going to kill Bhai Mardana Ji?
3. What did Bhai Mardana Ji do when he found himself in great trouble with
no body in sight to help?
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4. What happened to hot oil when Guru Nanak arrived?

5. What happened to Kauda when Guru Nanak arrived?
Noor Shah Becomes Guru Sahibs Disciple

Guru Sahib traveled to Assam and reached Kamrup. Kamrup was under control
of Queen Noor Shah who practiced black magic, and possessed strange
powers. She had many women slaves to whom she had taught witchcraft and
black magic. Bhai Mardana Ji went into the city to get some food for himself.
He fell victim to the tricks by the slaves of Noor Shah. They fed him, sang to
him, and through witchcraft made a lamb of him. They made him moan and
behave like a lamb. Bhai Mardana Ji was thus imprisoned in the spell of black
magic, and could not return to the Guru. He desperately kept praying to Guru
Sahib to come and rescue him. Guru Nanak Ji was aware of this and was
greatly amused. After a while, He went to the rescue of His disciple. The
wicked women tried their tricks on Guru Nanak Dev Ji too. Having failed, they
told this to Noor Shah. She herself tried to spell black magic on Guru Nanak
Dev Ji as she had previously trapped many mystic, celibate and yogis.
Noor Shah found out that she too was completely powerless in front of Guru
Sahib. After many desperate tries, she finally gave up and fell at Guru Sahibs
feet and begged for his mercy. Guru Sahib then said Worship no ugly images
of black magic, but fulfill the divine mission of human life by worshipping the
only Supreme Lord, Master of the Creation. Queen Noor Shah became
remorseful at her past, gave up black magic, became Guru Sahibs disciple, and
let go her slaves.
Questions:
1. What city was under control of Noor Shah? How did she control it?
2. What did Bhai Mardana Ji behave like when he came under the
influence of witchcraft?
3. What did Bhai Mardana Ji do when he found himself in great trouble?
4. What happened when Guru Sahib came to the rescue of Bhai Mardana
Ji?
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A young boy, seven years of age, used to visit Guru Sahib every morning and
evening. One day, Guru Sahib asked this boy what made him come to listen
Keertan at such a young age. The boy replied: I have seen my mother lighting
firewood. And it is the little sticks that burn first. It made me worry that
who knows when my life will come to an end. So, I must start on Gods way
without delay.
Guru Sahib was pleased at his reply, and said, Even though you are a kid, you
speak like a buddha, an old wise man. Since then, this young boy became
known as Baba Buddha Ji, the revered old one. Baba Buddha Ji lived until he
was 125 years old. He became such a renowned sage that he got the honor to
perform the anointment ceremony of the five successors to the throne of
Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Questions:
1. How old was Baba Buddha Ji when he came into the Sangat of Guru
Nanak Dev Ji?
2. Why did a 7 year old kid get a name like Baba Buddha Ji?
3. How long did Baba Buddha Ji live?
Bonus Question:
1. Baba Buddha Ji was blessed with sangat of how many Gurus and can you
name all those Guru Sahibs?
Discuss the following famous sakhis from the first two udaasis
with your parents and teachers and write one Sakhi in your own
words.
1. Sajjan Thug
2. Bhoomia Chor
3. Discussion with jogis at Nanakmata (previously known as
Gorakhmata)
4. Guru Sahib at Jagannath Puri
5. Raja Shiv Nabh of Sangladeep Island (now in Sri Lanka)
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III.b. Last two udaasis

To show the path of truth and to open the
door to salvation for all, Guru Sahib undertook
the third Udaasi to the North and the forth
Udaasi to the West. These two Udaasis lasted
for about five years. During these Udaasis,
Guru Sahib blessed people. The following
Sakhis narrate only few of those countless
episodes. The map in the beginning of the
book Travels of Guru Nanak Dev Ji shows the
route of Guru Sahibs travels.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji visits Mecca

There is no place where God is not
Kaaba Sharif, the holiest shrine for Muslims is situated in the city of Mecca,
Saudi Arabia. Kaaba Sharif is so holy that Muslims from around the world are
required to visit this place at least once in a lifetime.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji dressed up like a Haji, wore a long robe, carried a
wand/stick, and a book with him. He joined a party of fakirs and reached
Mecca. One night, Guru Sahib was sleeping with his feet towards Kaaba.
Noticing that, the cleric rushed to
where Guru Sahib was resting, and
said, O forgetful stranger! Wake
up! Your feet are turned towards
the house of God. Guru Sahib
replied, Is that so? Please, turn my
feet in the direction where there is
no house of God. The cleric in
great anger, ordered the caretaker
to drag Guru Sahibs feet and move
them in the other direction. The
caretaker obeyed and dragged Guru Sahibs feet in opposite direction, but
they were shocked to see that the Kaaba also turned the same way. They
moved the feet again and observed that in whichever direction they would
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astonished. He saw the house of God in all directions; there was no place,
where it was not. The cleric bowed before Guru Sahib and then informed his
chief, Rukin-ud-Din, of what he had just witnessed. Rukin-ud-Din was a seeker
of truth. He rushed to get a glimpse of the holy figure, Guru Sahib, in a hope
of getting blessed by His eternal glance.
Questions:
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What is Mecca and what is Kaaba?

Why was Guru Sahib sleeping posture offensive to Muslims?
What Guru Nanak Dev Ji wanted to convey in this sakhi?
What did they see when they moved Guru Sahibs feet around?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji rejects ceremonial sacrifice

Later, Rukin-ud-Din requested, Come and join us tomorrow in the ceremonial
sacrifice. Guru Sahib smiled and asked Why?
God is pleased with sacrifices, replied Rukin-ud-Diin. He bestows His mercy
on those who offer a sacrifice.
If a drop of blood stains your clothes and displeases you, how can the spilling
of blood be pleasing to God? asked Guru Sahib.
I do not know, said Rukin-ud-Din, but sacrifice is a prescribed act.
Guru Sahib said, The law of love ordains that one should be harmless in
thought and action. Treat others the way you want to be treated. My good
friend, a true sacrifice is letting go the ego and always aspire to serve others
in need. To kill a sheep and feast on its flesh is no sacrifice. To share with
others, when you may not have plenty, is an act of sacrifice. Those who give
without any wish for a reward are divine.
Questions:
1. Why did not Guru Nanak Dev Ji approve the sacrifice of animals to
please God?
2. What kind of sacrifice is encouraged by Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
Guru Sahib Humbles Vali Qandhari

While on his travels to West Asia, Guru Sahib stopped at a spot near Hasan
Abdal, now in Pakistan. He chose to temporarily settle at the foot of a small
hill. On top of the hill lived a Muslim fakir known as Vali Qandhari. The hilltop
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had a water well which was under the fakirs control. As a result, everybody
downhill would obey him in return for water. Bhai Mardana Ji was feeling very
thirsty after a long walk through the woods. Guru Sahib told him to go to the
top of the hill and ask for water from Vali Qandhari. Bhai Mardana Ji climbed
up the hill and asked for water. When asked, Bhai Mardana told Vali Qandhari
that he was accompanying Guru Nanak, who was spreading the word of God
through his journey. Vali Qandhari got jealous and refused to give any water.
Bhai Mardana Ji came back thirsty, but Guru Sahib asked him to go up again
and ask for water.
Bhai Mardana Ji although extremely
thirsty, climbed the hill three times as
instructed by Guru Sahib, but each time
he became increasingly desperate with
thirst as Vali Qandhari kept refusing to
give him any water. After his third try,
Guru Sahib drew a line on the ground and
told Bhai Mardana Ji to dig below the
line. Bhai Mardana Ji started digging and
had not gone too deep when a spring of
cool crystal water started flowing.
Vali Qandhari noticed his well becoming
dry. He got up and saw the water at the
bottom of the hill near the feet of Guru
Sahib. Enraged, he rolled down a huge
rock towards Guru Sahib. Bhai Mardana Ji saw the big stone hurling down and
immediately warned Guru Sahib. Guru Sahib did
not move but raised his hand. When the rolling
stone touched Gurus Panja (hand), it received His
handprint and instantly came to a complete halt.
Realizing that it was somebody immensely powerful,
Vali Qandhari came down to see Guru Sahib. Guru
Sahib spoke to Vali Qandhari saying, O friend,
those who live so high, should not be rock dry. Vali
Qandhari ashamed of his actions asked for
forgiveness. He promised not to intimidate people
anymore. Guru Sahib blessed him with humility.
He too drank the waters that flowed at Guru
Sahibs feet.
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take a holy dip in the pool of crystal water from this spring. If you put your
hand in the rock where Guru Sahibs hand is embossed, you will see that it just
fits exactly. On top of the hill, there exists a dargah in remembrance of Vali
Qandhari. The whole Sakhi narrated above is inscribed in stone (in Urdu
language) on one of the walls of the dargah.
Questions:
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Who was Vali Qandhari?

How many trips did Mardana make to the top of hill?
Why is the Gurdwara called Panja Sahib?
Gurdwara Panja Sahib is located in which country?
Bonus Question:
1. Is there any other Sikh event (Saka) connected to the city of Hasan
Abdal or Panja Sahib?
2. Does anyone have any pictures of Panja Sahib to share with the class?
Sermon (religious talk) to Babar

While returning from his travels to West Asia, Guru Nanak Sahib paid a visit
to Saidpur, now known as Aimanabad, to meet his devotee, Bhai Laalo. During
those days, Babar, a powerful Mughal king, attacked Aimanabad and
imprisoned
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including Guru Sahib, Bhai Bala Ji, and
Bhai Mardana Ji. All prisoners were
given a very difficult task of grinding
corn on hand grinding mills (c`kI).
Prisoners were given very little food to
eat and yet were required to perform
this daunting task all day. Everybody
noticed that Guru Sahib did not have to
imply Himself, and that His mill would
keep moving by itself while he sang
Gurbani Kirtan.
News of this astonishing phenomenon spread like wildfire and soon the prison
guards carried the news to Babar. King Babar could not believe his ears and
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grinding without any power, he waited until Guru Sahib opened His eyes. He
then with folded hands bowed before Guru Sahib and begged for his
forgiveness.
Guru Sahib asked Babar to release all the prisoners. Guru Sahib then told
Babar, Be just to all, and never do injustice to anyone. Never depart from
the path of truth. Be merciful and forgive others as you wish to be forgiven.
Always act for the benefit of public. Do not sow the seed of cruelty. He who
is cruel, suffers not only in this world but also there after.
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IV. The Last Years at Kartarpur Sahib

Guru Nanak Dev Ji traveled far and wide to spread His message of kirt karo,
naam japo, vand ke ckkako (ikRq kro, nwm jpo, vMf ky Cko) i.e., one ought to earn
honest livelihood, recite Naam, and share earnings with others. In doing so,
Guru Nanak Dev Ji reformed lives of countless people and established
Dharamsalas (Gurdwaras as they were called at Guru Sahibs times) at many
places.
After completing His four udassis (great journeys), Guru Nanak Dev Ji
returned to Kartarpur Sahib. During His travels, He had dressed Himself like
a sadhu or fakir. Now Guru Sahib took off that sadhu attire and started
wearing regular clothes.
He started living like an ordinary family person, earning His livelihood by
farming. His family not only included His mehal (Mata Sulakhani Ji) and two
sons (Baba Sri Chand Ji and Baba Lakhmi Das Ji) but also his Sikhs from very
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work. Some worked in the fields, some did service in langar. Everyone worked
for the good of all.
There is a beautiful Gurdwara at this place called Kartarpur Sahib (now in
Pakistan). The well that Guru Sahib used for watering His fields is also
maintained.
Questions:
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What was Guru Sahibs apparel during His travels?

When did Guru Sahib stop wearing this attire?
Where did Guru Nanak Dev Ji reside after the four udaasis?
Name the three fundamental teachings that Guru Sahib instructed every
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Gurgaddi to Guru Angad Dev Ji

Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji was greatly pleased with the Sewa by Sri Lehna Ji that
He blessed Bhai Lahna Ji with the name Angad, (ang means-part of his
body). When time came to depart from his physical body, on September 2,
1539 AD, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji seated Angad Dev Ji at His place and placed
Guru Jot into Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji. Guru Nanak Dev Ji then asked Baba
Buddha Ji to apply the ceremonial symbol known as Tilak on Guru Angad Dev
Jis forehead. The ceremony included placing five paisa (pennies) and a coconut
in front of Guru Angad Dev Ji and then encircling around him. Guru Nanak Dev
Ji concluded this ceremony by bowing to Guru Angad Dev Ji. The disciple and
the Guru became one. Guru Sahib also gave His own manuscript (Gurbani) in
the form of Pothi Sahib, to Guru Angad Dev Ji.

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Then Guru Nanak Dev Ji asked Guru Angad Dev Ji to move from Kartarpur
Sahib and make Khadur Sahib as new Sikhi Center. Guru Sahib ordered Sikhs
to go to Khadur Sahib to get Guru Nanak Jots blessings and to seek salvation.
Questions:
1. Who is our second Guru? What was the original name of Guru Angad
Dev Ji?
2. When did Guru Nanak Dev Ji give Gurgaddi to Guru Angad Dev Ji?
3. Why did he choose Guru Angad Dev Ji over his sons or other prominent
Sikhs?
4. What type of ceremony was performed by Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
5. What type of ceremony was performed by Baba Budda Ji?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji Immerses in Divine Light

The news that Guru Sahib has decided to leave the human body spread far and
wide, and Sikhs congregated from all over. On September 22, 1539, the
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last verse of Japji Sahib, Guru Sahib drew a white sheet over Him. Celestial
music was heard from the heavens. Guru Sahib merged in Divine Light.
Because the Sikhs and Hindus considered Guru Nanak Dev Ji as their Guru,
and the Muslims as their Pir, a dispute arose between the Sikhs, Hindus and
the Muslims. Sikhs and Hindus wanted to cremate Guru Sahibs body and the
Muslims wanted to bury it, in keeping with the traditions of their own faith.
But when they lifted the sheet, they found beautiful fragrant flowers instead
of Guru Sahibs body. So the sheet was cut into two halves. Sikhs and Hindus
cremated one half of the sheet, while the Muslims buried the other half. Both
a samadhi and a tomb were erected on the banks of the Ravi river as a
memorial. But later, both of these were washed away by the river.
Questions:
1. When did Guru Sahib left His physical body and merged into God?
2. What type of ceremony was performed by his followers when He left
the human form?
3. Is there a memorial built in Guru Sahibs memory?
Discuss the following famous sakhis about Kartarpur Sahib with

your parents and teachers and write one Sakhi in your own
words.
1. Brotherhood at Kartarpur Sahib
2. Tests of Guru Angad Dev Ji and other Sikhs
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Puzzle: Find all 15 words in the word search. The words are forward, backward,
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3. How many times did Bhai Mardana Ji went up to Vali Qandhari and ask
for water?
4. Who was holding all the water at Hasan Abdal?
5. How did Guru Ji get water at Hasan Abdal and what is the Gurdwara
now called?
6. Who was the Mughal King at that time?
7. Name the city where Guru Ji spent last human years of His life
preaching Sikhi?
8. How did Guru Ji dress when He stayed at Kartarpur and why?
9. Who was Bhai Laalo?
10. What do we learn from Bhai Laalos sakhi?
11. At Hardwar, which direction did Guru Ji offer water, why?
12. Which direction did Guru Ji lay His feet in Mecca?
13. How did Babar first treat Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
14. Who was Bhai Lehna Ji?
15. Where did Guru Jot reside after Guru Nanak Dev Jis Jyoti Jot?
16. Who establish Guru Nanak Dev Ji a Guru?
17. Who was Rai Bular?
18. What was the name of Nawab of Sultanpur?
19. What did tayra (thirteen) meant to Guru Ji?
20. How old was Baba Buddha Ji when he first met Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
21. Name the three basic principals of Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
22. What was the name of Guru Jis brother-in-law?
23. What did Guru Ji say when He came out of the river after three days?
Bibliography:
1.
2.
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8.
Basic Principle of Sikhism, Kalgidhar Trust, Second Edition, 2001

The Gurus Word & Illustrated Sikh History, Dr. Santokh Singh, 2000
Naveen Paneeri - Part III, Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, 2000
Naveen Paneeri - Part I, Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, 1999
Fundamentals of Sikhism, Dr. Santokh Singh, 1994
Dharam Pothi Number 1, Damdami Taksal Jatha Bhindra, 2000
Dharam Pothi Number 2, Damdami Taksal Jatha Bhindra, 2000
Stories from the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Dr. Ajit Singh Aulakh
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Awip nrwiexu klw Dwir jg mih prvirXau ]

joiq rUip hir Awip gurU nwnku khwXau ]

lhxy dI PyrweIAY nwnkw dohI KtIAY ]

rwmdwis gurU jg qwrn kau gur joiq Arjun mwih DrI ] 4 ]

Drin ggn nv KMf mih joiq srUpI rihE Bir ]

I. inrMkwir Awkwru joiq... (Formless Lord took human form)

II. Early Years

Child Guru Nanak Dev Ji Goes to School

Young Guru Nanak Dev Ji reflects on the Sacred Thread

Nature Serves Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Sacha Sauda the True Trade

Guru Jis Marriage

Guru Nanak Dev Jis Abundant Storehouse

Guru Jis Disappearance in the Wayyain Nadi

III. Udaasis (travels of Guru Nanak Dev Ji)

III.a. First two udaasis

Malik Bhaago and Bhai Laalo

Sermon to Pilgrims at Haridwar

Bhai Mardana Ji and the Mitha Reetha

Guru Nanak Sahib transforms Kauda rakshash

Noor Shah Becomes Guru Sahibs Disciple

III.b. Last two udaasis

Guru Nanak Dev Ji visits Mecca

Guru Nanak Dev Ji rejects ceremonial sacrifice

Guru Sahib Humbles Vali Qandhari

Sermon (religious talk) to Babar

IV. The Last Years at Kartarpur Sahib

Gurgaddi to Guru Angad Dev Ji

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Immerses in Divine Light

Miscellaneous Questions & Bibliography

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12:21 AM sMmq 1526 ibkRmI 21 k`qk dI pUrnmwSI October 20, 1469

A mid-wife named Daultan came running to

"Parkash? What Parkash?" asked Mehta Kalyan Das Ji.

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sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI (AMg 1395)

joiq rUip hir Awip gurU nwnku khwXau ]

sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI (AMg 1408)

The Embodiment of Light, the Lord Himself is called Guru Nanak.

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II. Early Years

Child Guru Nanak Dev Ji Goes to School

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Who was Pundit Gopal Das?

Young Guru Nanak Dev Ji reflects on the Sacred Thread

Nature Serves Guru Nanak Dev Ji

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Is there a relationship between Sacha Sauda and Guru Ka Langar?

Guru Sahibs Marriage

Instead He initiated a new ceremony of lavan (lWvW) which involved encircling

Why do you think Guru Ji rejected the traditional marriage ceremony?

Guru Nanak Dev Jis Abundant Storehouse

Guru Jis Disappearance in the Wayyain Nadi

Discuss the following famous sakhis with your parents and