Question

The disciples of Guru Nanak are called ________
A.Shaivites
B.Nanak Panthis
C.Guru Panthis
D.Vaishnavas

Answer 1

Hint:The founder of Sikhism is Guru Nanak. According to him, Guru Granth Sahib is the supreme authority . Many hymns were composed by Guru Nanak but those hymns were compiled in Adi Granth by Guru Arjun. He is the first Guru amongst the 10 Guru of Sikh. The principles of equality, fraternity love, goodness and virtue are incorporated in Sikhism.

Complete answer:
 Vaishnavism is regarded as the worship of lord Vishnu, which is regarded as one the avatar of supreme divine. In Bengal followers of Vaishnavism, saint Chaitanya teachings were followed. The local practices were compiled with the principle of Vishnu worship. The beliefs of Vaishnavism is drawn from Vedas and Puranas such Bhagavad Gita, Vishnu Purana and Bhagavad Purana.
Shaivism is regarded as the worship of lord Shiva. The people who follow lord Shiva are called Shaivites.
The followers of Guru Nanak are called Nanakpanthi. He is regarded as the foundational guru of Sikhism. Nanak Panthis are similar in their opinions to Kabir-Panthis and Dadu-panthis since their opinions differ by orthodox Hindu tradition. Panth stands for path in a direction. The followers of Kabir are called Kabir Panthis.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: The followers of Guru Nanak are called Guru Panthis. Panthis stand for a path in a direction. Guru Nanak is regarded as the foundational guru of Sikhism. Guru Nanak’s sayings are registered in Guru Granth Sahib. He is the first amongst the other 10 gurus of Sikhism. Sikhism is based on the principles of equality, goodness, fraternal love and virtue.