Guru Nanak:

The flamingos fly hundreds of miles, leaving their young ones behind. Who feeds them, and who teaches them to feed themselves? Have you ever thought of this in your mind?

— Guru Nanak Early Modern

Founder of Sikhism

Context

Guru Granth Sahib, attributed, rhetorical question for faith

Date / Period

c. 15th-16th century CE

Source

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/83307-burn-worldly-love-rub-the-ashes-and-make-…

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: gemini

Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

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