Today marks the prakash purab of Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Angad Dev Jee Maharaj.
Sri Guru Angad Dev Jee, (Bhai Lahna jee) was born in the village named Sarai Naga (Matte Di Sarai) district Muktsar (Punjab). Guru Jee was the son of a petty trader named Pheru jee. Guru Jee’s mother name was Mata Ramo jee (also Kwown as Mata Sabhirai, Mansa Devi, Daya kaur). Baba Narayan Das Trehan was guru jee’s grand father, whose ancestral house was at Matte-di-Sarai near Mukatsar.
Sri Guru Angad Dev Jee made extensive efforts to spread teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Jee far and wide. Guru Jee introduced a new alphabet known as #Gurmukhi Script, modifying the old Punjabi Script ‘s characters. Guru Jee also improved literacy among the Sikhs and started school at Khadur Sahib to teach #Gurmukhi to the children. Guru Jee encouraged physical health building through sports and wrestling as well mental health through discipline and truthful living.
Guru Angad Dev Jee consolidated the institution of #Langar started by Guru Nanak Dev Jee. Guru Jee enjoined the Sikhs to do #selfless service to the human race and surrender to the Will of God.
Guru Angad Dev Jee was a man of #humility, #wisdom and #generosity. Guru Jee’s wife Mata Khivi Jee is known person to serve the #Sangat in Langar.