Janam Saakhi
Where was Guru Nanak Dev Ji born?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in Rai Bhoi di Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib.
How old was Guru Nanak Dev Ji when he first went to school?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was nine years old.
What was the thread called that Guru Nanak Dev Ji was asked to wear?
The thread was called the Janeu.
Where did young Guru Nanak Dev Ji fall asleep?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji fell asleep underneath a tree.
What animals did Guru Nanak Dev Ji take to the fields?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji took his family’s cows to the fields.
What was Guru Nanak Dev Ji doing when he was born?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was laughing.
What words did Guru Nanak Dev Ji write at school and what do they mean?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji wrote, “Tu Hi Tu Hi.”
“Tu Hi Tu Hi” means “Only You, Waheguru.”
Where was Guru Nanak Dev Ji supposed to wear the Janeu?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was supposed to wear the Janeu over his shoulder.
Why was the tree no longer protecting his face?
The sun moved as the day passed, so the tree’s shade moved away.
What was Guru Nanak Dev Ji doing while the cows were grazing?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was deeply meditating and then fell asleep.
What filled the room when Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born?
A bright, divine light filled the room.
What were the students doing when the teacher returned to the classroom?
The students were meditating instead of completing their homework.
What kind of Janeu did Guru Nanak Dev Ji want?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji wanted a Janeu that would never break, become dirty, or burn.
What animal came near Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
A large cobra came near Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Where did the cows wander?
The cows wandered into a neighboring farmer’s cornfield.
What was Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s older sister?
Bebe Nanaki Ji was his older sister.
What did Guru Nanak Dev Ji know on his first day of school?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji knew the entire alphabet.
What good qualities should the true Janeu be made from?
The true Janeu should be made from compassion and contentment.
How did the cobra help Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
The cobra spread its hood over him to protect him from the hot sun.
Who did the angry farmer complain to?
The farmer complained to Rai Bular Ji.
What did the astrologer predict when Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born?
The astrologer predicted that he would become a great person loved by both Hindus and Muslims.
What did the teacher tell Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s father?
The teacher said that Guru Nanak Dev Ji had learned everything and there was nothing more to teach him.
What did Guru Nanak Dev Ji say was the true thread?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji said meditating on Naam was the true thread that would never break and would remain with the soul.
Who saw the cobra protecting Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
Rai Bular Ji saw the cobra protecting Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
What did everyone discover when they inspected the field?
They discovered that the cornfield was perfect and even greener than before.