Question

1. Guru Nanak was saint of which branch? (A) Alwar (B) Nayanar (C) Nirgun (D)Ekeshwar​

Answer 1

Sikhi is panentheistic and believes that there is only One God. Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhi strongly denounces any type of Pakhand (hypocrisy or duality). Nanak prefixed the numeral "IK" (one) to the syllable Onkar to stress the idea of God's oneness; that the Creator, Preserver, and Destroyer is One

Guru Nanak was a saint but not belong to any branch.

Answer 2

Guru Nanak was a saint of the Nirgun branch.

• Guru Nanak was born in Talwandi(Pakistan).
• He had a spiritual bent since his childhood.
• He was a follower of the Nirguna School and was inspired by Kabir Das.
• He emphasized "Nam Japna," which means repeating God's name to sense his presence.
• He was also against discriminatory caste systems and called for all people to be treated equally.
• Everyone was welcome to come and eat in the community kitchens, irrespective of their caste or creed (langars).
• Guru Granth Sahib, the renowned Sikh text, includes his teachings.
• He talked about God's unity and fiercely condemned idol worship.
• He tried to blur the lines between Hindus and Muslims to build a climate of peace, friendliness, and reciprocal giving and taking.

Hence, Guru Nanak was a saint of the Nirgun branch.

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