Guru Nanak: His Mystic Teachings (Mystics of the East)

494About the books have been written on various aspects of Guru Nanak. The recent trend has been to lay exclusive emphasis on certain sociological aspects of his teaching and influence. In Comparison, far too little has been said on the essence of his teaching, which may be designated as spiritual or mystic. The present work has a distinct focus on this specific aspect.The Author has also lucidly brought out the close relationship that exists between the mystic experience and ethics as well as religion, drawing on his rich background in western philosophy. The mystic experience has been shown to be the cause as also the effect of ethical living. And, it has been forcefully brought out that all religions are essentially mystical. PrefaceGuru Nanak is another volume in our Mystics of the East Series. All the monographs previously published in this Series have been well received; hence, need was felt for a monograph on Guru Nanak, one of the greatest saints of India.Like the other volumes in the Series, Guru Nanak brings out the same essential features that are inherent in the teachings of all true saints. The author ably expounds some important aspects of Guru Nanak's teachings that are generally ignored. Thus, although there are already many books on Guru Nanak, we hope this book will have special interest for those with some background in the subject who are imbued with a seeking spirit.Guru Nanak differs from the rest of the Series in its exposition at some length on the meaning and significance of mysticism for human life. The author also attempts to bring out the close relationship of mystical experience to ethics as well as religion, drawing on his background in