Bebe Nanaki
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Not to be confused with Mata Nanaki, wife of the sixth Sikh guru, Guru Hargobind.
Bebe Nanaki (Punjabi: ਬੇਬੇ ਨਾਨਕੀ, lit. 'Sister Nanaki'; c. 1464–1518), alternative spelt as Bibi Nanaki,[1] was the elder sister of Guru Nanak, the founder and first Guru of Sikhism.[1] Nanaki is an important figure in Sikhism, and is known as the first Gursikh.[1] She was the first to realize her brother's 'philosophical inclination', and is credited for inspiring his use of music as an instrument of devotion to God.[2][3]
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Bebe Nanaki | |
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ਬੇਬੇ ਨਾਨਕੀ | |
Born | Nanaki Bedi c. 1464 |
Died | c. 1518 (aged 54) |
Spouse | Jai Ram Palta |
Children | none |
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Relatives | Guru Nanak (brother) |
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