Background
When was Guru Nanak Dev ji born?
November 1469
What does “Ik Onkar” mean?
It means there is one god.
In which modern-day country is Nankana Sahib, Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birthplace, located?
Pakistan
How many major journeys (Udasis) did Guru Nanak Dev Ji undertake?
Four
Who was Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s father?
Mehta Kalu
In which village was Guru Nanak Dev Ji born?
Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib in Pakistan
What are the three main teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
Naam Japna, Kirat Karni, Vand Chakna
Which city did Guru Nanak Dev Ji establish for his followers later in life?
Kartarpur
What was Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s occupation before starting his travels?
He worked as a storekeeper in Sultanpur Lodhi
Who was Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s mother?
Mata Tripta
What is the significance of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Gurpurab?
It celebrates his birth anniversary, marking the beginning of Sikhism
What did Guru Nanak Dev Ji teach about equality?
All humans are equal regardless of caste, gender, or religion
What is the name of the Gurdwara where Sikhs gather to celebrate his Gurpurab in large numbers each year?
Gurdwara Nankana Sahib
What musical instrument is associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s hymns?
The rabab
Who was Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s wife?
Mata Sulakhani
What religion was prominent in the region where Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born?
Both Hinduism and Islam were widely practiced
What is the purpose of “Langar” in Sikhism?
To provide free food to all, showing equality and service
What happened when Guru Nanak Dev Ji was given money by his father for business?
He used it to feed hungry people
What were the names of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s two sons?
Sri Chand and Lakhmi Das
What message did Guru Nanak Dev Ji share after returning from the River Bein?
“Na koi Hindu, na Musalman” – There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim
What did Guru Nanak Dev Ji say about rituals and true devotion?
True devotion comes from purity of heart, not rituals
Which two religions did Guru Nanak Dev Ji seek to unite through his teachings?
Hinduism and Islam
Who was Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s close companion who played the rabab and traveled with him?
Bhai Mardana