Guru Nanak: The First Sikh Guru by Harish Dhillon

Guru Nanak: The First Sikh Guru By Harish Dhillon

Guru Nanak was born 550 years ago, during a period of political and religious turmoil in India. Tension between Hindus and Muslims had escalated, leading to a greater polarization of the two religions. Guru Nanak created a synthesis of Hinduism and Islam with the belief that God is one. He advocated a casteless society based on truth, brotherhood and equality. He spent twenty-three years travelling not only in India but also in Tibet, Ceylon and the Central Asian countries of Arabia, Iraq and Iran, preaching the truth as he had perceived it and showing mankind the path to salvation. This book, part of the Spiritual Masters series, tells the fascinating story of a unique messiah who showed a gentle, peaceful, humanistic path to religion. The world has a greater need for Nanak’s message and teachings now than ever before.

Author Bio

Harish Dhillon completed his post-graduation and doctorate in English literature from Lucknow University, where he was a lecturer for seven years. In 1971 he went to Lawrence School, Sanawar, to teach English and went on to become the principal at Yadavindra Public School, Patiala, in 1987. He went back again to Sanawar as headmaster in 1995 and then moved to Yadavindra Public School, Mohali (Chandigarh) as principal in 1999. In the 1970s, he wrote and published two novels, The Wayside Tree and The Right to Die, and a book of critical essays on Indian writers in English, The Alien Voice. His other books include 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).