Guru Nanak: Birth of a Revolutionary Punjab (the land of Five Rivers) Born in 1469; Village Talwandi Socio-political environment — Land divided by religion — Ruled by invaders from Persia & Afghanistan — Rich exploited the poor — Castes: Untouchables had no rights — Women had no role — Superstitions & Rituals Guru means Spiritual Enlightener Spread the revelation across 8000 miles on foot Defender of human rights and equality Tolerant of other's perspective and freedom of choice Often used metaphor and analogy to communicate
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