Question

Guru Nanak Sahab preached the unity of God. According to him, God is one.
A) True
B) False

Answer 1

Hint: He was a philosopher, poet, traveller, political rebel, social leveller, mass communicator, and spiritual master, and Sikhism is based on his teachings. Idol worship and pilgrimages were discouraged by Guru Nanak.

Complete answer:
Guru Nanak Sahib -
- Guru Nanak was born to a Hindu household in Nankana Sahib, Punjab, Pakistan, on April 15, 1469. His father worked as a revenue accountant for the agricultural industry. Sikhs all across the world commemorate Guru Nanak's birthday as Guru Nanak Gurpurab.
- He studied Hinduism as well as Islam. Many people regard Sikhism as a link between Hinduism and Islam.
- He claimed that he was neither a divine incarnation nor even a prophet, but that anyone could directly communicate with God. The concept of God is referred to as ‘Vahiguru,' a shapeless, timeless, omnipresent, and invisible being. In the Sikh faith, God is also known as Akaal Purkh and Nirankar.
- He placed a strong emphasis on the purity of one's character and conduct.
- Charity and selfless service are also highly valued in Sikhism.
- Many Hindu principles, such as Maya, Kali Yuga, Jivanmukta (salvation), rebirth, and karma, are also found in Sikhism.

Guru Nanak's three primary teachings –
- God's equality. Only one eternal deity exists.
- Humans are the offspring of only one God.
- All people should be treated with respect and kindness.

Guru Nanak's most famous teachings are that there is only one God and that all humans have direct access to God without the need for rituals or priests. His most extreme social teachings condemned the caste system and preached equality for all people, regardless of caste or gender.

Therefore, Option ‘A’ i.e, True is the correct answer because Guru Nanak Sahab does believe in one God and preached the unity of God.

Note: Guru Nanak introduced the langar concept, in which everyone shares a meal on an equal footing. Sikhs have kept this custom alive in Gurudwaras to this day. This custom represents generosity and equality. Guru Nanak was opposed to caste divisions. He also argued that priests and ceremonies were unnecessary.