Sri Guru Granth Sahib (A Universal Scripture for Mankind 400 Years Celebration)

About the Book The year 2004 marked the 400° anniversary of the installation of the Adi Granth at the Darbar Sahib in the Amritsar. It was the culmination of a spiritual tradition set in motion by Guru Nanak Dev himself as he roamed far and wide, singing hymns composed In praise of the One Reality (IKK) Onkar that he held to be the Supreme Being. It was in 1708 that the Tenth Master, Guru Gobind Singh, gave to the Sikhs the Guru Granth Sahib as the Living Guru for all Time with the injunction: "All Sikhs are given the command, own the Granth as your Guru."

As one of the world's youngest religions, the Sikh faith retains the original manuscript of the Guru Granth Sahib intact (at Kartarpur) along with other rescensions which are in the possession of old Sikh families. For Sikhs everywhere, the Guru Granth Sahib is Guru and teacher, the verse and song of the Gurus, the Divine word in revelation, the cornerstone of a faith that enlightens and empowers.

One of the first to render an English translation of the Guru Granth verses was M.A. Macauliffe in his acclaimed volumes Sikh Religion He wrote: All persons of discrimination acquainted with the Sikhs set a high value on them, but it appears that a knowledge throughout the world of the excellence of their religion would enhance even the present regard in which the are held.

About the Author Akhil Bakhashi is Prominent Delhi based Photographer whose work has been published in India and abroad. He has done six photographic books, but is specially passionate about this book, which is close to his heart. He won several national and international awards.

Vijay N. Shanker is a journalist and writer with a special interest in spiritual studies. He has written books of poems and short stories and also a novel titled 'Storm In Kashmir'.

Harminder Kaur is a journalist, author, film maker with a special interest in punjabi and sikh affairs. She has done a series of documentary films in Punjabi and English and is the author of books and articles on current affairs.

Ranvir K. Bhatnagar is a designer who has been based in the U.S.A. He is also a dedicated publisher with a special focus on publication on spiritual and philosophical subjects. In 2004 he published Golden Temple - 'A Gift to humanity' an opulent photographic book authored by Vijay N. Shankar which was very well received all over the world.

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