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Let him avoid ,the acquisition of wealth and ,the gratification of his desires, if they are opposed to the sacred law, and even lawful acts which may cause pain in the future or are offensive to men.

Guru Nanak

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Guru Nanak
Born: 1469
Born: April 15
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Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
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