Guru Nanak Dev disparagingly condemned caste-prejudices. To do away with this social malady he set an example. He visited Bhai Lalo an 'out-caste', and both had their meals together, giving a shocking surprise to the village-folk. Moreover, Mardana, the life-long companion of Guru Sahib was minstrel, coming from 'low-caste'.

Gurdwara Janamasthan Nankana Sahib

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Old painting of inside view of Sach Khand Harmander Sahib, Amritsar

Sketch of Golden Temple. The painting is by European artist W. Carpenter Jun in 1833.

Guru Nanak Dev with Bhai Mardana and Bhai Bala arriving at Bhai Lalo's house

Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Baghdad

Translation: Behold! How a wish has been fulfilled by Holy and High Providence. That the building of Baba Nanak has been newly built with the help of seven autat (great valis). That the happy murad of God (Baba Nanak) has started a fountain of grace issuing new water in the land. 917 Hijri (1511 AD)"

Sikh Sangat can be seen sitting by Sri Raam Daas Sarovar at Sri Darbar Sahib. You can also see the Historical Clock Tower in the back of Sri Harimander Sahib.

Guru Nanak Dev ji's Shrine in Baghdad

Map of Baghdad in 1931 shows the location of Guru Nanak's shrine. It is one mile to the right of river Tigris and a mile-and-half from Baghdad Railway Station West, between two railway lines.

Guru Nanak with Mardana (left) and Bala Coloured woodcut, Amritsar or Lahore, about 1875

Katha by Maskin Ji on various Sikh Guru Ji's life

Shabads for the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's prakash utsav:
Kal Taran Guru Nanak Aayia

Guru Nanak sitting under a tree and near him Mardana, his disciple with a musical instrument, Rubab in his hand. Kaliyuga stands with folded hands in front of Guru Nanak, promising to be good and gentle and not to exert his evil influence over the people.

A traveller with a sword is a robber but, when he meets Guru Nank, he changes his mind and becomes his follower and leaves his evil practice. Standing behind Guru Nanak with musical instrument, Rubab, is Mardana.

Guru Nanak, in dispute with Hindu holy men. This manuscript consists of three compositions from the Adi Granth, one by Guru Nanak and the other two by Guru Arjan.

The Ethics Of a Shop-Keeper
Guru Nanak had joined as a Modi (storekeeper) of Daulat Khan Lodi at Sultanpur. Everyone hailed Nanak, as he was fair in his dealings. He used to say that an honest shop- keeper alone can have a- balanced personality. Only his-words carry weight. What one requires is integrity and one can achieve it being true to one's vocation.

The Cobra Provides the Shade

Once the young Nanak had taken his cattle for grazing in the fields. As he lay resting, the sunrays fell on his face, after some time. A cobra crawled out of its hiding place and spread its hood to provide shade over young Nanak’s divine face. The local official of the village, Rae Bular, noticed this miracle as he was passing that way. He had sent for Nanak’s father, Mehta Kalu, and told him, 'Kalu! Don’t curse your son. He is a Great Being. My village survives because of his Grace. Kalu! Both of us are blessed as he is born in our village

Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Inside of Harimandar Sahib...

On the occasion of Guru Ramdas Ji's prakash utsav