A comprehensive, compelling, and insightful narrative that traces the birth, the
growth, and the spread of Sikhism – one of the world’s most dynamic and progressive
religions.
In this perceptive work, Dr Harish Dhillon highlights the lives and times of the ten Sikh
Gurus, beginning with Guru Nanak, who founded Sikhism in 1469, and ending with Guru
Gobind Singh, who established the Khalsa Panth in 1699. It throws light on how the Gurus
acquired profound knowledge and wisdom, which they sought to pass on to the common
people through their teachings. Their life histories show how they sincerely practised what
they preached and how they led by example. Apart from these, it recounts the enormous
sacrifices the Gurus made to keep the faith going. In addition, the book gives elaborate details on how Sikhism has evolved over the centuries.
This volume reveals the human side of the ‘Divine Gurus’ venerated not only by Sikhs, but also across various faiths in India and in other parts of the world. The contents in the book
are intertwined with the underlying theme that the ideal religion (or faith) is one that is
based on simplicity and keeps changing with the times, yet does not forget the very essence that it started with.