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  Guru Angad Dev - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Guru Angad Dev (Punjabi: ਗੁਰੂ ਅੰਗਦ ਦੇਵ) (31 March 1504 29 March 1552) was the second of The Ten Gurus of Sikhism.
He became Guru on 7 September 1539 following in the footsteps of Guru Nanak, who was the founder of the Sikh religion.
Hence, Guru Amardas was the paternal uncle of Guru Angad's son-in-law.
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 Guru - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A similar interpretation describes the guru as the one that "removes the darkness of ignorance" is based on the Guru Gītā (literally "song of the spiritual teacher"), a spiritual text describing a dialogue between Śiva and his consort Pārvatī on the nature of the guru and the guru/disciple relationship.
Some gurus have been perceived by the media and by critical ex-followers to be abusing their status and to be either charlatans, self-deceived, businessmen pretending to be saints, cult leaders, or a combination of these.
Kapur Singh, Parasarprasna or The Baisakhi of Guru Gobind Singh (An Exposition of Sikhism), Jalandhar-1959
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 Guru Angad Dev   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Guru Angad Dev Ji Guru Angad Dev Ji (March 31 1504 - March 29 1552) was the second of The Ten Gurus of Sikhism.
Guru Angad Sahib, (Bhai Lehna ji) was born in the village named Harike in Ferozepur district in Punjab, on Vaisakh Vadi 1st, (5th Vaisakh) Samvat 1561, (March 31, 1504).
Guru Nanak bestows Guruship on to Bhai Lehna
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 Guru Angad Dev Ji
The son of a prosperous Hindu trader, Bhai Pheru, Guru Angad was an ardent devotee of the Hindu goddess Durga.
Guru Angad sent Amar Das to supervise the construction of this new township which came to be known as Goindwal.
Guru Angad's two sons were unhappy with their fathers decision but the Guru told them that the honour would go to Amar Das because he was the most worthy and humble.
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 Sri Guru Har Rai Ji   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The seventh Guru of the Sikh faith, was the son of Baba Gurditta and grandson of Guru Hargobind Nanak VI.
Guru Hargobind knew Har Rai to be the fittest to inherit the "light" from him.
Guru Har Rai was at Goindval when Dara Shukoh, heir apparent to the Mughal throne, entered the Punjab fleeing in front of the army of his brother, Aurangzib, after his defeat in the battle of Samugarh on 29 May 1658.
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 SIKHWORLD.CO.UK
Guru Angad also took a keen interest in physical fitness, and encouraged his devotees to be involved in sports after their morning prayers.
Guru Angad was unmoved by this and said "When you should have used the sword you did not, rather you ran away from the battlefield like a coward.
Guru Angad blessed him, and as history was to have it he eventually regained his throne.
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 Thai Sikh Organization :: Sikh Gurus - Guru Angad Dev Ji ::
Guru Angad Dev Ji was born in March 1504 in the village of Matte-di-Sairan in Ferozpur but eventually his family moved to Khadpur.
Guru Angad's first encounter with the divine light was in 1532 and he himself became the divine light in 1539.
Guru Angad Dev Ji is synonymous with 'Nishkaam Sewa and Bhagati'.
www.thaisikh.org /sikhism/guruangaddevji.php   (941 words)

  
 Gateway to Sikhism : Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji
Guru Angad Dev was born on March 31, 1504 in a village called Harike in Ferozepur district of the Punjab.
Guru Angad being bestowed with Guruship by Guru Nanak
During his meeting, the Guru spoke to him of the True Creator, leaving such an mpression on Bhai Lehna that he threw away the jingling bells, which he was carrying with him to dance before the goddess.
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 The Sikhism Home Page: Guru Amar Das
Guru Amar Das was born in the village of Basarke on May 5, 1479.
Upon seeing Guru Amar Das seated on a throne surrounded by his followers he said; "You were a mere menial servant of the house until yesterday and how dare you style yourself as the Master?", he then proceeded to kick the revered old Guru, throwing him off his throne.
Guru Angad has tied us to your apron, where should we go now if you are not to show us the way?" At the tearful employment of the Sikhs, Guru Amar Das was overwhelmed by their devotion and returned to Goindwal.
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 Guru Amardas Sahib, Sri Guru Amardas Ji, Third Sikh Guru, The Third Guru Amardas, Sikhism Guru, Sahib Shri Guru Amardas ...
Guru Amardas Sahib, the Third Nanak was born at village Basarke Gillan in Amritsar district on Vaisakh Sudi 14th, (8th Jeth), Samvat 1536 (5th May 1479).
Guru Amadas Sahib was married to Mata Mansa Devi ji and had four childern: two daughters; Bibi Dani ji and Bibi Bhani ji (she was married to Guru Ramdass Sahib), and two sons; Mohan ji and Mohri ji.
Guru Angad Sahib appointed Guru Amardas Sahib as third Nanak in March 1552 at the age of 73.
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 GURU ANGAD DEV   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The significance of the adoption of this script by Guru Angad lies in the fact that he rejected all other scripts, and adopted the script which was his own and suited to the language of the people.
When Guru Angad heard of Tapa's punishment, he felt much grieved and addressed to Amar Das,"You have not obtained the fruits of my companionship, which are peace, forbearance and forgiveness." On hearing this Babaji fell at the feet of the Guru and humbly sought his pardon.
In spite of the opposition of his sons and relations, Guru Angad conferred the Guruship on Baba Amar Das who was proved to be the fittest and the most worthy for the Divine throne of Guru Nanak.
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 Historical Tour --> 2nd Guru ( Guru Angad Dev Ji )
Guru Angad Dev Ji was committed to compiling much of what he had heard about Guru Nanak Dev Ji from the Guru’s old companion Bala as also some devotional observations of his own which were afterwards incorporated in the Guru Granth Sahib.
Guru Angad Dev Ji was a profusely sensitive soul.
Guru Angad Dev Ji composed 62 hymns in 10 ragas.
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 Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji - Sikh Community and Youth Service (SCYS)
The son of a prosperous Hindu trader, Bhai Pheru, Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji was an ardent devotee of the Hindu goddess Durga.
Leaving the village Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji was refused shelter in neighboring villages and finally settled in a forest south of Khadur.
Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji's two sons were unhappy with their fathers decision but the Guru told them that the honour would go to Amar Das because he was the most worthy and humble.
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 Guru Angad Dev ji
It became the medium of writing the Punjabi language in which the hymns of the Gurus are expressed This step had a far-reaching purpose and impact.
Therefore, there was the need of a script which could faithfully reproduce the hymns of the Gurus so that the true meaning and message of the Gurus could not be misconstrued and misinterpreted by each reader to suit his own purpose and prejudices.
In line with Guru Nanak's teaching, the Guru also declared that there was no place for passive recluses in the community.
www.sikh-history.com /sikhhist/gurus/nanak2.html   (575 words)

  
 Sikh Missionary Society(U.K.) - Sikhism - Gurus - Guru Angad Dev
Guru Angad Dev Ji is the second Guru of the Sikhs.
Guru Nanak Dev selected Bhai Lehna for Guruship due to his devotion and obedience on September 7, 1539 and was named Guru Angad.
Guru Angad Dev was a man of humility, wisdom and generosity.
www.gurmat.info /sms/smssikhism/gurus/guruangaddevji   (380 words)

  
 Sri Guru Angad Dev ji
Guru Angad (1504 - 1552) previously known as Lehna was a worshipper of the goddess Jawala Mukhi.
Guru Angad extended Langar- the free kitchen - and personally looked after the serving arrangements.
The Guru bypassed his sons, who were disobedient and nominated Amardas as his successor in 1552.
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 Guru Nanak Dev Ji - Paragon of Nanak Bhagti
It is an agonising cry from the soul of Sri Guru Angad Sahib, a Paragon of Guru Bhagti and Guru Worship, that he should have died earlier than the physical departure of his most beloved Sri Guru Nanak Sahib and He curses His life after the Beloved's departure.
Sri Guru Angad Sahib had totally drowned himself in the burning ocean of Love of Sri Guru Nanak Sahib and now Sri Guru Nanak Sahib in all His splendour and glory re-emerges in the physical body of his most beloved Lover Angad and that also in total transformation and identification in splendour, form and speech.
Gurus are the true conferers and bestowers of this rarest of the rare divine commodity called Prema.
www.srigurugranthsahib.org /guru-nanak/nanak-bhagti.htm   (974 words)

  
 GURU GRANTH SAHIB   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Guru Nanak stated that it was not his philosophy, it was not his understanding and it was not his thinking, but the Word was coming to him direct from God and he was simply delivering His message to the world.
Guru Granth Sahib was not written by the devotees after the Gurus had gone, but it was dictated and compiled by the Gurus themselves.
Guru Granth Sahib signifies the importance of Nam by identifying it with the Guru.
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 Guru Angad Dev
Guru Nanak too was much impressed by his dedication yet continued to test him and his own sons Lakhmi Das and Sri Chand.
Like in the case of Guru Nanak Ji, whosoever came in contact with Guru Angad Dev went away as an exemplary human being.
Guru Angad Dev Ji said that only the Guru or his utterances have the power to make one reach God.
www.punjabilok.com /faith/sikh/guruangad.htm   (720 words)

  
 Guru Angad
Guru Nanak’s own sons refused to do this work, but Lehnaji, was happy to do this task for his beloved master.
One day, Guru Nanak wanted his clothes washed in the middle of the night, And yet on another occasion, Guru Nanak wanted a part of the wall, which had collapsed to be repaired.The sons of the Guru and other disciples disobeyed these orders as they considered Guru Nanak a hard taskmaster.
Guru Nanak told Lehna, that the latter had become as dear to him as a part (Ang) of his body.
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 Sikh Guru Angad sahib   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
While Guru Angad Dev Ji is absorbed in teaching children an enraged King Humayun has his hand on his sword.
At the time Guru Ji were absorbed in teaching the children to read.
Guru Ji looked up calmly and said " It is unchivalrous for a king to flee from the battlefield and vent their wrath upon men of God".
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 The Sikh Tradition - ANGAD DEV WAS GURU NANAK'S FRIEND - Guru Angad
A Yogi went to visit Guru Nanak to congratulate him on the large number of followers he had.
When the Guru appeared, he seemed to be someone other than their kind master, for he wore dirty clothes and a hunting knife and had a fierce dog with him.
Guru Nanak was delighted, and said, "You have obtained this sacred food because you desired to share it with others.
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 Guru Angad Dev - Voyager, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Guru Angad Dev - Voyager, the free encyclopedia
Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji (Punjabi: ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅੰਗਦ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ) (31 March 1504 – 29 March 1552) was the second of The Ten Gurus of Sikhism.
He became Guru on 7 September1539 following in the footsteps of Guru Nanak, who was the founder of the Sikh religion.
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 Sikhism sikh guru sikh history sikh religion
Guru Angad Sahib, (Bhai Lahna ji) was born in the village named Harike in Ferozepur district in Punjab, on Vaisakh Vadi 1st, (5th Vaisakh)
Once Bhai Lehna ji heard the recitation of a hymn of Guru Nanak Sahib from Bhai Jodha ji (a sikh of Guru Nanak Sahib) and was thrilled and
he was installed as the Second Nanak in September 7, 1539 by Guru Nanak Sahib himself.
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 Guru Angad Dev Ji   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Guru Angad Dev Ji Doosri Patshai (Second Guru) 1504 - 1552
Compilation of the biography of Guru Nanak Dev, known as ‘Bale Wali Janam Sakhi’
Guru Angad Dev nominated Amar Das as the third Guru of the Sikhs
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 Guru Angad Institute of Sikh Studies - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Guru Angad Institute of Sikh Studies - Home
Guru Angad Institute of Sikh Studies launches new website!
Welcome to the Guru Angad Institute of Sikh Studies website!
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 Guru Angad Dev
This demonstrates that it is necessary and honorable to do even the meanest productive work.
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 YouTube - Guru Angad Sahib
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