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O my heart! Love God as the chatrik loves the rain drops, Who even when fountains are full and the land green, Is not satisfied as long as it cannot get a drop of rain.

Guru Nanak

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