Janamsakhis: Ageless Stories, Timeless Values

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Author: Harish Dhillon Category: Religion/Philosophy ISBN: 9789384544836 Binding: Hardback Dimensions: 216 x 140 mm Number of Pages: 224

Janamsakhis, as the name suggests, are stories that claim to reveal the life of the first Guru, Nanak Dev, in a chronological manner. The earliest known Janamsakhi dates back to 1658, nearly 120 years after the death of Guru Nanak in 1539. None of the Janamsakhis can claim to be the most authentic or authoritative version. Through the years, each chronicler of the Guru’s life has added and altered the narratives according to the need of the times.

In this volume, Dr Harish Dhillon has chosen the twenty most inspiring and interesting stories about the life and times of Guru Nanak. While the language might be contemporary, at its core, this narrative has the same venerable feel that marked the tone of Janamsakhis written centuries ago. In short, through this work, the author has tried to bring the Guru closer to the sensibilities of the current generation. This book enlightens as much as it informs, while focussing on the Guru’s teachings as well as the various udasis (travels) he undertook to spread the message of love, brotherhood and equality. To those who are interested in history, spiritual study or in simply learning more about the life of Guru Nanak, this book would prove to be of immense value.