CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -To commemorate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has decided to translate and publish an anthology of his writings into major languages of the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -The writings of Guru Nanak Dev ji were integrated into the scripture of Guru Granth Sahib by the fifth Guru Arjan Dev ji in the form of 974 spiritual hymns comprising the Japji Sahib, Asa di Var, Bara Mah, Sidh Gosht and Dakhni Onkar.

Detailed explanation-3: -Guru Angad compiled the Janamsakhi of Guru Nanak Dev ji. Guru Angad, born as Bhai Lehna the second of the ten Sikh gurus. Janamsakhi was the first biography of Guru Nanak Sahib.

Detailed explanation-4: -He was born in 1469 in the village of Talwandi. Even as a child, people knew that he was special. On many occasions, a young Guru Nanak Dev Ji would astound teachers with his contemplation and knowledge. By 16, he was fluent in Sanskrit, Persian, and Hindi which enabled him to understand many religious texts.

Detailed explanation-5: -This means: There’s only one God, his name is the only truth, he is the only creator, he is fearless, he is without hate, he is immortal, he is beyond birth and death, and by only his grace one can chant his name. The sacred scripture Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji has all of the teachings given by Sri Guru Nanak Dev.