Guru Nanak Dev (1469-1539)
Guru Nanak Dev (1469-1539)
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First Guru of the Sikhs. Founder of Sikhism.
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Preached the equality of all humans. Guru Nanak said that all people are the children of one God.
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Guru Nanak spoke against tyranny, social injustice, religious hypocrisy, empty rituals and superstitions.
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Traveled extensively throughout India and foreign lands to spread his message.
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There are 947 hymns from Guru Nanak Dev included in Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy book).
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Born in Talwandi, now known as Nankana Sahib.