Trace 9th Sikh Guru’s journey with this coffee table book

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, June 11

A coffee table book, “Spiritual Journey of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib”, authored by lawyer Harpreet Sandhu was released here. The book has been compiled in collaboration with Punjab Pollution Control Board chairman Prof SS Marwaha and is dedicated to the 400th birth anniversary of the Guru.

At the release, MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary, MLA Rajinder Beri, MLA Surinder Chaudhary, Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori and Senior Superintendent of Police Naveen Singla said the book depicted the journey of Guru Teg Bahadur from his birth till martyrdom through pictorial visuals of historical gurdwaras: Gurudwara Guru ka Mahal, Amritsar; Gurudwara Vayah Asthan, Kartarpur; Gurudwara Bhora Sahib, Baba Bakala; and Gurudwara Takth Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Sri Anandpur Sahib.

The MP said: “Through his passion for photography and documentaries, Harpreet Sandhu has allowed the society to follow the steps of our Guru.” He added that the teachings and philosophy of the Guru were still relevant in contemporary times. Chaudhary congratulated all for the 400th anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.

The DC after previewing the book said the pious work would be of immense interest. Advocate Harpreet Sandhu said he authored the coffee table book, under the guidance of Padma Shri Dr Surjit Patar, with an aim to project the gurdwaras related to life journey of the Guru and their historical importance, where Ninth Sikh Guru left his footprints. Prominent among others present were Assistant Commissioner Hardeep Singh, Congress spokesman Jaiveer Shergil, Youth Congress leader Angad Dutta and officials of the PPCB.

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