Question

When was Guru Nanak ji born in 1469 A.D according to the Janam sakhi of Bhai bala ji ?

A) On full moon day of Chaitra

B) On full moon day of Kartika

C) On full moon day of Ashada

D) On full moon day of Vaisakha

Answer 1

Hint: Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism. He was also the first guru of Sikhs. Sikhism is classified as an Indian religion along with Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. Guru Nanak taught that one must honor God by honoring others and the Earth, God’s creation.

Complete answer:

Guru Nanak is also referred as Baba Nanak, Indian spiritual teacher. He is the first Guru of the Sikhs, a monotheistic religious group that combines Hindu and Muslim influences. He was born on 15 April 1469 (Fifteenth century) at Rāi Bhoi Kī Talvaṇḍī village in the Lahore under the province of the Delhi Sultanate. According to one tradition he was born on the full moon day of Kartik or November which is known as Kattak in Punjab.

$\therefore$ According to the Janam sakhi of Bhai bala ji, Guru Nanak ji born in 1469 A.D On full moon day of Kartika. So, option (B) is correct.

Additional information:

Guru Nanak birthday is made as Guru parv is celebrated on the full moon day of the Kattak month in November. It is the biggest festival of Sikhs. Sikh do  their prayers for peace and positivity. Guru Granth Sahib is the largest book of Sikhism. His teachings are relevant even today so that human beings can progress in their moral life.

Their educational qualifications are:

- He described god as Nirankar. Which means that God has no shape.

- He opposed the caste system of India.

- He denied idolatry.

- They opposed the worship of superstitious religious ritualistic deities.

- He believed in values like fraternity equality and truth.

Guru Nanak Dev has rejected the character arrangement prevalent in India. They believe that a person should do his work not on the basis of religion but on the basis of karma. He has given important service to human service in his education.  They believe that service to humans is the greatest service.

Note:
He believed that education makes the character of a logical person and he is also a supporter of women's education. Khalsa is a group of people who believe in the sikh religion.