Guru Nanak’s teachings provide a road to a better future | The Indian Express

Guru Nanak’s teachings provide a road to a better future | The Indian Express

Written by M Venkaiah Naidu |Updated: November 12, 2019 9:36:08 am

The writer is the Vice-President of India

Guru Nanak’s teachings provide a road to a better future

Guru Nanak was a great champion of equality. For him, the differences and multiple identities based on caste, creed, religion and language were irrelevant.

Guru Nanak aimed at creating a casteless society in which there is no hierarchy. (Illustration: C R Sasikumar)

As we celebrate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji, saint-composer and amongst the great spiritual leaders, his ideas, thoughts and teachings assume far greater relevance today than ever before. They can promote peace, equality and prosperity across the globe.