CONTENTS:- 1. A Guru is Born. 2. Revelation. 3. Spreading the Word. 4. The First Journey: The Sky is the Salver. 5. The Second Journey: A Man of God Only Adds Fragrance. 6. The Third Journey: Our Lord and Master is so Beautiful. 7. The Fourth Journey: Did you Not Feel Compassion, Lord?. 8. Establishing a Religion. 9. Japji, the Morning Prayer. 10. Dissolving Differences: SANGAT and Pangat. 11. Speaking of Women.
DESCRIPTION
This book studies the life and the teachings of Guru Nanak, as reflected in his compositions. Special stress has been laid on discussing the morning prayer, Japji, the establishment of the institutions of sangat and langar and messages for improving the status of women. The book is profusely illustrated with reproductions of rare eighteenth century miniature paintings and line drawings, including a series from a Janamsakhi that has never been published before.It also has maps depicting the travels of Guru Nanak.