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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 5 MIN

Guru Nanak and the Needle - The Smallest Object That Asked the Biggest Question

from The Long Thread - Ancient Stories For The Present Moment. · host Ashvee Kanwar

Duni Chand was one of the wealthiest men in Lahore.Seven flags on his roof. Each one representing a million rupees.On the day Guru Nanak arrived he was hosting a grand feast for his dead ancestors — believing that whatever he gave away that day would reach them in the next world.Guru Nanak watched quietly.Then called Duni Chand over and gave him a small needle."Keep this carefully. Return it to me when we meet in the next world." Duni Chand took it home and gave it to his wife for safekeeping. His wife looked at the needle. Then asked him one question.New story every day.Follow so you never miss one.

Duni Chand was one of the wealthiest men in Lahore.Seven flags on his roof. Each one representing a million rupees.On the day Guru Nanak arrived he was hosting a grand feast for his dead ancestors — believing that whatever he gave away that day would reach them in the next world.Guru Nanak watched quietly.Then called Duni Chand over and gave him a small needle."Keep this carefully. Return it to me when we meet in the next world." Duni Chand took it home and gave it to his wife for safekeeping. His wife looked at the needle. Then asked him one question.New story every day.Follow so you never miss one.

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