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Guru Nanak

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First of the ten Sikh Gurus (1469–1539), born in what is now Pakistan; his verses open the Guru Granth Sahib and his travels are remembered across South Asia.

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Guru Nanak

First of the ten Sikh Gurus (1469–1539), born in what is now Pakistan; his verses open the Guru Granth Sahib and his travels are remembered across South Asia.

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Guru Nanak: An Introduction

An hour on Guru Nanak's life, his travels and his thinking on unity and human dignity, with an English subtitle track.

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Remembrance, work and service

Sikh Path (Gurmat)

The path founded by Guru Nanak in 15th-century Punjab, centred on remembrance of the One, honest work and service, and carried above all in sung scripture.

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