A precocious child named Nanak, who grows up questioning inequality and superstition has a spiritual epiphany as a young man that gives him a sense of mission.
With his faithful companion, Mardana the minstrel in tow, Nanak sets out on a series of journeys that will last for decades and will bring him to wondrous places as he develops bold new ideas and creates the institutions which will ensure their propagation and survival.
Nanak dons the garb of a Muslim pilgrim and sets out on the ancient Indo-Egyptian trade route to journey to Mecca.
As the time approaches for Guru Nanak to depart, he anoints one of his beloved followers, Angad as the next Guru of the Sikhs, ensuring that the fledgling faith he has created will survive and thrive.
In the tradition of Guru Nanak, Guru Angad chooses his humblest and most faithful disciple, Amardas to succeed him as the next Guru, bypassing his own sons.
Pleased with the devotion of his daughter, Bibi Bhani, Guru Amardas makes a prophecy which will have far reaching consequences for the faith.
Prithi Chand, the oldest son of Guru Ramdas, expresses great bitterness and rage as his youngest brother Arjan is chosen to be the next Guru of the Sikhs.
Guru Arjan’s wife, Mata Ganga, distraught at being childless, is sent to seek the blessing of Bhai Buddha, a venerable old Sikh, who has served the faith from the time of Guru Nanak.
Guru Arjan, as his crowning achievement, creates the Guru Granth Sahib, the egalitarian scripture of the Sikhs, with contributions from the Sikh Gurus as well as enlightened souls from other faiths.
From the tragic martyrdom of Guru Arjan rises a great institution that will forever define the character of Sikhs and Sikhism.