RLGA01H3 Chapter Notes -Guru Angad, Guru Gobind Singh, Guru Nanak
Document Summary
Asia, and india have interacted in various ways: sufi islam established in punjab by 11th cent. Ce by 15 cent, buddhists disappeared from punjab, save a few jaina ascetics also three hindu communities, devoted to shiva, vishnu, and devi (the. 1st guru nanak (1469-1539: born 1469, upper caste khatri (merchant, at time of birth, most of northern india under muslim rule for more than 2 cent. Believed his duty was to preach the message of the divine name. Foundation of the sikh panth: g. nanak founded village of kartarpur in 1519. Lived there for the remainder of his life as a spiritual guide". Nanak used concepts familiar to his audiences to connect with them more effectively: nanak prescribed daily routines. Evening: so dar (that door) and arti (adoration) sung. Balanced w/ agricultural work for sustenance: defined ideal person as gurmukh (one oriented towards the guru)
