Shri Guru Angad Dev JI
Guru Angad Dev ji ( Gurmukhi: ਗੁਰੂ ਅੰਗਦ ਦੇਵ) (Thursday March 31 1504 – Saturday April 16 1552) was the second of The Ten Gurus of Sikhism. Guru ji became Guru on Thursday, September 18 1539 following in the footsteps of Guru Nanak Dev ji, who was the founder of the Sikh religion. Before Guru Angad Dev Ji left for his heavenly abode, he nominated Guru Amar Das as the third Guru of the Sikhs. The second Sikh Guru contributed the following to the people of the world: To do Nishkam Sewa Selfless Service to humanity. Completely surrender to the Will of God. Disapproval of exhibitionism and hypocrisy. Formalised the present form of the Gurmukhi script Born: March 31, 1504 Place of Birth: Harike, Amritsar, Punjab, India Life Span : 1504 to 1552 – 48 years Parents Father: Bhai Pheru Mall Ji and Mother : Mata Sabhrai Ji (also known Daya Kaur, etc) Wife : Mata Khivi Ji Sons: Baba Dasu Ji and Baba Dattu Ji and Daughters: Bibi Amro Ji and Bibi Anokhi Ji Guruship : From age 35 for 13 years: 1