WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -During his stay in Sultanpur, Nanak would go to a nearby river every morning in order to bathe and meditate. One fine day, he went to the river as usual but did not return for three days. It is believed that Nanak went deep inside the forest and stayed there for three days.

Detailed explanation-2: -He was born to Mehta Kalu, and Mata Tripta. His parents were both Hindu Khatris and employed as merchants. Nanak was married to Mata Sulakkhani. His birth is celebrated worldwide as Guru Nanak Gurpurab on Kartik Pooranmashi, the full-moon day in the month of Katak, October-November.

Detailed explanation-3: -Guru Nanak described his mystical encounter with God in one of his hymns: He was taken to the court of God and given a cup of divine nectar called amrit to drink. This nectar bestowed the gift of God’s name upon him and he was charged by God with the preaching of the Divine name.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to Sikh tradition, at the age of 30 Guru Nanak disappeared and was presumed to have drowned. He reappeared after three days, having experienced a divine revelation, which he proceeded to propagate through extensive travels through the Indian subcontinent and beyond.