Guru Nanak books in order
First Sikh Guru and founder of Sikhism
- Lived
- 1469–1539
- Books
- 1
Guru Nanak published 1 poetry collection. The best-known is Japji Sahib.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Guru Nanak
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Japji Sahib
Guru Nanak's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Japji Sahib (2005)
About Guru Nanak
Gurū Nānak, also known as Bābā Nānak, was an Indian spiritual teacher, mystic and poet, who is regarded as the founder of Sikhism and is the first of the ten Sikh Gurus.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Guru Nanak FAQ
- How many books has Guru Nanak written?
- Guru Nanak published 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Guru Nanak's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Japji Sahib.
- What is Guru Nanak's most famous book?
- Japji Sahib is Guru Nanak's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.