Explore the life of a great spiritual
leader—and
walk the peaceful path toward
God-realization.
Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was
born during a period of political and religious turmoil in
India in the fifteenth century. Tension between Hindus and
Muslims had escalated, leading to greater polarization of the
two religions. By establishing Sikhism, Nanak created a
synthesis of Hinduism and Islam with the belief that God is
One. He advocated a casteless society based on truth, unity,
and equality.
During his twenty-three years of traveling
he taught not only in India but also in Tibet, Ceylon (Sri
Lanka) and in the area of the present-day countries of Saudi
Arabia, Iraq and Iran, preaching the truth as he perceived it
and showing humankind the path to salvation. Highlighting his
quest for tolerance and compassion, this fascinating biography
tells the story of a unique spiritual leader who showed a
gentle, peaceful path to realizing God.
Admired, loved and respected even in his
lifetime, Guru Nanak continues to command admiration and
respect five hundred years after he lived, with his lasting
universal message of Absolute Unity more urgent and necessary
than ever before.
“Sensibly guides the reader through
the tumultuous times and milieu that witnessed the advent of
Guru Nanak…. The conversational style … lends the
book a special flavor.”
—Saran
Singh, editor, Sikh Review
“A great storyteller…. Brings
Guru Nanak and the characters associated with him to
life…. Empowers you spiritually.”
—Dr.
Sukraj Singh Dhillon, PhD, Atlantic
Coast Sikh Association
“[Presents] the life and teachings
of Guru Nanak, ‘one of the greatest divine teachers of
all times.’… The story of Nanak’s life is not
the biography of a saint, it is the spiritual journey that
offers revelations of things that are within and beyond the
terrestrial life and reading once is not enough.”
—Hindustan
Times
Harish Dhillon
is the author of The Lives &
Teachings of the Sikh Gurus, Love Stories from the Punjab,
After the Storm (a collection of
short stories), The Legend of Banda
Bahadur, The Living Saint (a
biography of Bhagat Puran Singh) and Kali Saver (short
stories in Punjabi). He teaches English in Mohali (Chandigarh,
India).
