Guru Nanak Dev ji saw the world suffering out of hatred, fanaticism, falsehood and hypocrisy. The world had sunk in wickedness and sin. So he decided that he had to travel and educate and press home the message of Almighty Lord. He carried the torch of truth, heavenly love, peace and joy for mankind. He was determined to bring his message to the masses; so in 1499, for the regeneration of humanity on this earth, he set out his sacred mission to spread the holy message of peace and compassion to all of mankind. For 1 year he spread his message of peace, compassion, righteousness and truth to the people in and around his home.
BELOW IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE CONFIRMED PLACES OF HIS VISIT.
First Udasi: (1500-1506 AD) Lasted about 7 years and covered the following towns and regions: Sultanpur, Tulamba (modern Makhdumpur, zila Multan), Panipat, Delhi, Banaras (Varanasi), Nanakmata (zila Nainital, U.P.), Tanda Vanjara (zila Rampur), Kamrup (Assam), Asa Desh (Assam), Saidpur (modern Eminabad, Pakistan), Pasrur (Pakistan), Sialkot (Pakistan). Guru Nanak was of the age of 31-37.
Second Udasi: (1506-1513 AD) Lasted about 7 years and covered the following towns and regions: Dhanasri Valley, Sangladip (Ceylon). Guru Nanak was of the age of 37-44
Third Udasi: (1514-1518 AD) Lasted about 5 years and covered the following towns and regions: Kashmir, Sumer Parbat, Nepal, Tashkand, Sikkim, Tibet. Guru Nanak was of the age of 45-49
Fourth Udasi: (1519-1521 AD) Lasted about 3 years and covered the following towns and regions: Mecca and the Arab countries.
Guru Nanak was of the age of 50-52
Fifth Udasi: (1523-1524 AD) Lasted about 2 years and covered the following towns and regions: Places within the Punjab.Guru Nanak was of the age of 54-56.
After which he settled to Kartarpur before leaving his physical form (1525-1539 AD). Guru Nanak Dev ji was of the age of 56-70. Baba ji spent 24 years on the 5 udasis.
Source -- Sikhiwiki Encyclopedia of the Sikhs
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