1. Guru Angad Dev Ji (1504-1552) was the second of the ten Gurus of Sikhism and a spiritual leader of the Sikhs.
2. He was born as Lehna in the village of Sarae Naga in the Muktsar district of Punjab.
3. Guru Angad Dev Ji was the son of Pheru Mal and Mata Ramo Ji, members of the tribal trading caste of Bhallas.
4. He was married to Mata Khivi, who gave birth to two sons, Dasu and Datu, and two daughters, Amro and Anokhi.
5. In 1539, Guru Nanak Dev Ji chose Guru Angad Dev Ji as his successor and gave him the name Angad, meaning "one who is part of the body of the Guru".
6. Guru Angad Dev Ji worked to spread the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and to lay the foundation of Sikhism.
7. He encouraged the Sikhs to recite the holy scriptures of Guru Granth Sahib Ji, which is the holy book of Sikhs.
8. He also created the Gurmukhi script, which is used to write Punjabi, and he popularized the use of this script among the Sikhs.
9. Guru Angad Dev Ji also introduced the tradition of Langar, which is the free kitchen that provides free food to all visitors regardless of faith or background.
10. He was a great devotee of God and a great preacher of Sikhism.
11. Guru Angad Dev Ji was a great poet and wrote many hymns and poems, which are now part of the Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
12. He also established the tradition of ‘Gurmata’ or ‘Guru’s word’, which is the decision taken by the Guru on any religious or social issue.
13. Guru Angad Dev Ji also encouraged the Sikhs to live a simple and honest life and to serve humanity.
14. He passed away at the age of 48 and his body was cremated at Khadur Sahib, which is now a major pilgrimage centre for Sikhs.
15. Guru Angad Dev Ji’s contribution to Sikhism was immense and he is remembered for his teachings of humility, compassion, and service to humanity.
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