Guru Nanak, one of the greatest philosophers and thinkers the world has known,was far ahead of his time in voicing social issues. He embarked on an altruisticmission to far-off lands to challenge past beliefs, doctrines, and prejudices andbuild an...

Guru Nanak, one of the greatest philosophers and thinkers the world has known,was far ahead of his time in voicing social issues. He embarked on an altruisticmission to far-off lands to challenge past beliefs, doctrines, and prejudices andbuild an alternative social structure based on principles of equality and justice. Hiseternal message has a very strong appeal and his teachings, which transcend thelimits of time and space cannot be confined to a community, country, or time. Histhe name still resonates all over the world and people still look up to him for guidance. This book portrays Baba Nanak’s unique, perennial and sublime, message of the close relationship of man with the cosmos, and his love for humanity. It is a humble endeavor to study the life and mission of Nanak, a man of the people, and thereby introduce the reader to his divine personality and teachings.