The Sacred Hymns of Guru Nanak Founded by the mysticpoetphilosopher Guru Nanak (14691539), Sikhism

Founded by the mysticpoetphilosopher Guru Nanak (14691539), Sikhism is one of the worlds most humane and egalitarian faiths, and also one of the youngest. From Punjab, his birthplace, Nanak took his message of Ek Onkar One Godto many parts of the Indian Subcontinent and the rest of Asia, travelling long distances. The One God, he preached, is Truth and is Eternal, and pervades all that existsevery being and all matter. This shared divinity makes everyone equal, and therefore to serve humanity is to serve the One God. This carefully chosen selection comprises those of Nanaks hymns that communicate the essence of this egalitarian and deeply human religious philosophy. They are arranged in four thematic sections:One God and Remembrance of His Name Creation of the Universe Universal Equality and Justice Rejection of Ritualism and Superstition Nirmal Gills sensitive and fluent English translations of these hymnstogether with the originals in Gurmukhi script and Roman transliterationbring the heart and soul of Guru Nanaks timeless message to modern readers.