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Gurū Nānak, also known as Bābā Nānak, was an Indian spiritual teacher, mystic and poet, who is regarded as the founder of Sikhism and is the first of the ten Sikh Gurus.
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culture · Founder and first guru of Sikhism (1469–1539) · guru · religious leader · writer · poet · also Guru Nanak, Nanak Guru Nanak Dev, Nanak Dev, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Nanak
Born 15 April 1469 · Died 22 September 1539 · Q83322
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Their principal gshen is the Subduing gshen with the 'bird-horns'. His secret name is Guru Nanak. His teachings were the Bon of Relative and Absolute Truth. He holds in his hand the Sword of Wisdom . . . At this holy place the oceanic assembly of the tutelary gods and buddhas . . . gather like clouds
s birth was a natural one and not to a virgin. A common theme is Nanak
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“Their principal gshen is the Subduing gshen with the 'bird-horns'. His secret name is Guru Nanak. His teachings were the Bon of Relative and Absolute Truth. He holds in his hand the Sword of Wisdom . . . At this holy place the oceanic assembly of the tutelary gods and buddhas . . . gather like clouds”
“s birth was a natural one and not to a virgin. A common theme is Nanak”
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News18: Sikh Pilgrims Seek Pakistan Visas: MEA's Tightrope Ahead of Guru Nanak Parkash Purb | Raw Report
Delta Optimist: Guru Nanak Food Bank sends $50,000 worth of supplies for Okanagan Wildfire Relief
Fijivillage: Secondary Schools Football: Guru Nanak secures 3-0 win over Ratu Navula
Hindustan Times: Over 7,500 Sikh devotees seek Pakistan visas ahead of Guru Nanak Parkash Purb | Hindustan Times
Indo-Canadian Voice: Guru Nanak Food Bank, Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib sending some $50,000 worth of supplies for Okanagan wildfire relief - Indo-Canadian Voice
The Times of India: Nepal’s Guru Nanak coins to be preserved in PU, 3 Punjab varsities
The Tribune: 30-bed ward for prisoners at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital in Amritsar
Global News: Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen opens a permanent space in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
5 Dariya News: 30 Students of Guru Nanak Dev University Complete Online AI Programme with University of Maryland, USA
5 Dariya News: Dr. Ravjot Singh Inaugurates 30-Bedded Prisoners’ Ward At Guru Nanak Medical College, Amritsar
True Scoop: Petrol tanker, car collide at Jalandhar's Guru Nanak Mission chowk; all escape unhurt
Zee News: Why Guru Nanak’s teachings of Japji Sahib are relevant now more than ever: Spiritual leader SathPaal Singh explains
5 Dariya News: 80th Independence Day : Aman Arora unfurls the National Flag at Guru Nanak Stadium, Amritsar on Independence Day
Punjab News Express: Partition Horrors Remembrance Day Exhibition Inaugurated at Guru Nanak Dev University by Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Karamjeet Singh
Punjab News Express: Guru Nanak Dev University marks International Youth Day with campaign against drug abuse, Aids
5 Dariya News: Guru Nanak Dev University organised a workshop for Eco-Club in-charges under the environmental education programme
Cricinfo: Guru Nanak College Ground Fixtures | Upcoming Cricket Matches
5 Dariya News: Function organised at Guru Nanak Dev University to commemorate the life and contribution of S. Teja Singh Samundri
The Tribune: Guru Nanak School boys win table tennis tournament
Punjab News Express: International Delegation of Eminent Jurists Visits Guru Nanak Dev University, Explores Academic Collaboration
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FACTLY rated the claim “Sikhs reciting hymns of Lord Ram to honour both Lord Ram & Guru Nanak Dev during the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya” FALSE.
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The Quint rated the claim “Video shows Sikhs and Hindus singing prayer songs for Lord Rama and Guru Nanak Dev, on the day of the Ram Mandir's inauguration.” False.
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Alt News rated the claim “Kabir, Nanak and Goraknath "sat together" and discussed spirituality” False.
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Named Nanak Shah Fakir, which is based on the life of Nanak, directed by Sartaj Singh Pannu
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Fauja Singh and Kirpal Singh authored the book Atlas: Travels of Guru Nanak to document the travels of Guru Nanak
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Or 1931, Khyung-sprul and his Tibetan entourage walked around the Golden Temple while making offerings
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Mirza Ghulam Ahmad defended Nanak from the accusations that had been made by the Arya Samajist Dayananda Saraswati, and asserted that Nanak was a Muslim
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Died 1539-09-22.
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“You shall everywhere mind the book of the Granth-Sahib as your Guru; whatever you shall ask it will show you.”
Born 1469-04-15.
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