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met. This was by way of his highly affectionate disposition and pure nature.
When Nanak was five years of age he was sent to school. His teacher was Gopal Pandha. Nanak had a prodigious memory and quickly learned whatever he was taught. On one occasion, the teacher asked Nanak to write an explanation of the practical elements of life. In response he composed a poem and wrote the following on his writing board:
God has created the whole universe and He is the One who permeates it. Whosoever serves God, his life is worth living. Why, oh foolish mind, have you forgotten this?
The teacher was astounded when he read this piece of mystical and philosophical writing. However, he tried to dissuade Nanak by stating that his ideas were impractical.
The child Nanak replied:
Human beings do not achieve true happiness from wealth or political power. True happiness is only achieved with high morals and the development of the soul.
At the advice of this teacher, Nanak's father sent his son to study the Vedas and scriptures with a great scholar named Pundit Vrajnath. This pundit taught the hymns of various gods and goddesses from the Vedic scriptures. However, young Nanak
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