Bebe Nanaki
Bebe Nanaki (Punjabi: ਬੇਬੇ ਨਾਨਕੀ, lit. 'Sister Nanaki'; c. 1464–1518), alternative spelt as Bibi Nanaki, was the elder sister of Guru Nanak, the founder and first Guru of Sikhism. Nanaki is an important figure in Sikhism, and is known as the first Gursikh. 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.
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ਬੇਬੇ ਨਾਨਕੀ | |
Guru Nanak visits his sister Nanaki, from a manuscript ‘Janam Sakhi’ c.1800–1900 | |
| 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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