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Answer the following question briefly:
What are the main teachings of Guru Nanak?
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Solution
The important teachings of Guru Nanak are as follows:
- There is only one God and He is the creator of this universe.
- All human beings are equal. The caste system must be rejected and the principle of universal brotherhood must be followed.
- Everyone should lead a good and pure life based’ on truth and kindness, and discard idol worship and ritualism.
- True spiritual knowledge can be gained under the guidance of a guru.
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