Context:
555th Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated across India and World.
Guru Nanak Dev (1469-1539):
- Also referred to as – Baba Nanak
- Was the founder of Sikhism and the 1st of the 10 Sikh Gurus.
- Born in – Lahore (now Nankana Sahib, Pakistan)
- Established a center at Kartarpur (Dera Baba Nanak on the river Ravi).
- Spread the message of ‘Ek Omkar’ which means that God is one and is present everywhere.
- Propagated the idea that any person could connect with God by worshipping him with a clean conscience.
- Denounced ritualism as well as discrimination against women and those of lower socioeconomic status.
- Rejected caste system and promoted the idea of equality among all people
- Introduced the concept of “Sangat” (community), where all could come together to worship.
- His teachings are composed together to form the sacred book called Guru Granth Sahib, the central holy religious scripture of Sikhism.
Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
Consider the following Bhakti Saints:
1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja
Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell, and Babur took over?
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2013 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Only option 1 and 3 are incorrect. Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over in 1526.
Guru Nanak (1469 – 1539)
Dadu Dayal (1544–1603)
Tyagaraja (1767 – 1847)
