In 1469 the tiny village of Talwandi; forty miles south-west of Lahore; witnessed the birth of one of the greatest spiritual leaders of mankind and the founder of and Mecca; to spread his message. Drawing upon the various legends contained in anecdotal biographies and Bhai Gurdas s first heroic ode; and placing them in as precise a historical framework as possible; The Book of Nanak reconstructs the main events of Nanak s life; throwing new light on the life and teachings of a phenomenal seer. The last section of the book also contains original translations of some of Nanak's best-known hymns that continue to inspire millions the world over.