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The Shikh Dharma
· The birth of Guru Nanakdev, the founder of Sikh religion, took place at the village named 'Nankana Saheb' in 1469 A.D. From the very childhood, Nanakdev was very much bold, kind, a devotee and a philanthropist. He had no interest in the studies or curriculum of the school. He wanted to have such learning as would make him and others immortal.
Nanak had already acquired knowledge of the Vedas, Scriptures and the Kuran, studying deeply the religions of both the Hindus and the Musalmans. Not only that, but judging from the thoughts expressed in his “Adigrantha” it seems he had full familiarity with many, many contemporary religions, in addition to the two religions mentioned above.
He obeyed all the advices and orders of his father, but his mind and heart were really speaking, were absorbed in God. If anybody asked his name, he would immediately answer "Nanak Nirankar”. Nanak of the formless God, does his job sincerely, marries and has children also. Just like other householders, he used to perform his duties and was willing to be called a householder'; but he was never mentally infatuated
