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Janam Sakhis ยท Bani ยท Legacy

Guru Nanak Dev Ji

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1469-1539 CE ยท Talwandi (now Nankana Sahib, Pakistan)

Legacy

Rejected caste system, gender discrimination, and ritual worship. Emphasized One God (Ik Onkar), equality of all humans, honest living (Kirat Karo), sharing with others (Vand Chakko), and meditation on God's name (Naam Japna). Composed 974 hymns forming the foundation of Guru Granth Sahib Ji.