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Janam Sakhi – Compositions on the life of Guru Nanak Dev - Life History Books of Guru Nanak Ji

Janam Sakhi is the name given to various compositions on the life of Guru Nanak and all of them contains the major events in Guru Nanak’s life. These texts contains the authentic life history of Guru Nanak Ji. Here are some of the important Janam Sakhi:

  1. Puratana Janam Sakhi – compiled by Bhai Birsing, with accounts received in England and some valuable documents from Punjab.
  2. Sambhunatha Horoscope – compiled by Pyara Singh
  3. Janam Sakhi Guru Nanak Deva by Pyara Singh
  4. Bhai Bale Wali Janam Sakhi
  5. Janam Sakhi – Bhai Mani Singh
  6. Janam Sakhi – Bhai Mihirban
  7. Bhai Balaji
Guru Nanak Dev Life History

Importance of Janam Sakhi

Janam Sakhi is a primary source on the life of Guru Nanak and is held in great esteem. Many believe it to be the true narrative. Some texts contain incidents and episodes that have been questioned by others.

Bhai Bale Wali Janam Sakhi, the text by Bhai Mani Singh and Bhai Balaji are the most popular ones.

Janam Sakhi of Bhai Mani Singh was composed during the period of Guru Gobind Singh.

Bhai Bale Wali Janam Sakhi was composed during the period of Guru Angad Deva.

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