The Three Gurus (Illustrated)

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This colorfully illustrated book narrates in pictures the life story and works of three esteemed Gurus of Sikhism – Guru Nanak, Guru Tegh Bhadur, and Guru Gobind Singh.. Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was born at a significant period of Indian history. On one had, people were divided into castes, sects and factions; on the other, Muslim rulers perpetrated atrocities against Hindus and the weaker sections of society. The masses in their hardships and miseries, cried for a saviour. Nanak came as God’s messenger in the common man’s hour of need. His followers, called Sikhs, formed a group of god-fearing men and women devoted to the service of the people. His life is an inspiring example of truth, love and humility. At a time of great religious intolerance and persecution all over the world, Guru Tegh Bahadur carried the conviction that every individual should have the freedom to follow the faith of his or her choice. When king Aurangzeb persecuted the Hindus ruthlessly, the Guru reminded him that the Holy Quran did not sanction forcible conversion. He, along with his closest disciples, survived many cruel attacks of torture employed by the king, and did not allow their spirit to be crushed. To this day, he is remembered as Hind-di-chadar, protector of India’s honour. Guru Gobind Singh was the last of the ten Sikh gurus. He converted a pacifist, passive and fatalistic community of Punjabi Sikhs into a militant, aggressive and determined brotherhood of the Khalsa. It was he who gave Sikhism its five sacred symbols, including the unshorn hair and beard, and introduced the concept of a single casteless family-the Singhs.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Anant Pai

Anant Pai was the creator of the two most popular comic book series, Tinkle and Amar Chitra Katha. His works deal with the retelling of mythological tales, folk stories, and biographies of historical figures. He has been considered one of pioneer creators of Indian comics. He has been associated with works like Fact Fantasy, Funtime, and Funland, all of which are education comic strips. Rekha, Ramu and Shamu, Little Raji, and Kapish are some of the comics he had created. Born in Karkala, he was brought up by his grandfather after the death of both his parents. He then moved to Mumbai and attended the Orient School in Mahim. He had acquired dual chemical technology degrees from the University of Bombay in Chemical Technology. He was also an expert in personality development. He had conducted several personality development classes for teens and children. He had also founded Partha Institute of Personality Development, 1978. He has published several books dealing with this, such as How to Develop A Super Memory, How To Achieve Success, and How Develop Self-confidence. He was awarded by the Lifetime Achievement Award at the very first Indian Comic Convention in 2011. He married Lalita, and the couple lived in Mumbai. On 24th February, 2011, Pai died of a heart attack.

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Title
The Three Gurus (Illustrated)
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
817508300X
Length
96p.
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