The Sikh Gurus

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.