Lesser-Known Facets of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

November 15, 2024

Guru Nanak's mother, Tripta, was a devout woman, while his father, Kalyan Chand, worked as an accountant for a local Muslim landlord.

Family Background

He was married to Sulakhni and had two sons, Sri Chand and Lakhmi Das.

Family Life

 During his lifetime, he appointed a successor, leading to a lineage of nine more Gurus, culminating with Guru Gobind Singh.

Spiritual Succession

His compositions reflect his familiarity with Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Yogi, and Nath traditions, demonstrating his intention to connect with a diverse audience.

Diverse Influences

His parents named him after his older sister, Nanaki

Naming Tradition