Guru Nanak (1469-1539) is the founder of the Sikh religion, which has over 25 million followers worldwide. As a young man, he embarked on an inspired mission that took him from the sacred Himalayas to the holy city of Mecca, always preaching a message of one God, and of peace and equality for all. Award-winning author, Demi, recounts the remarkable life of Guru Nanak, who today is revered by Hindus and Muslims alike.
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Guru Nanak (1469-1539) is the founder of the Sikh religion, which has over 25 million followers worldwide. As a young man, he embarked on an inspired mission that took him from the sacred Himalayas to the holy city of Mecca, always preaching a message of one God, and of peace and equality for all. Award-winning author, Demi, recounts the remarkable life of Guru Nanak, who today is revered by Hindus and Muslims alike.
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Guru Nanak (1469 -- 1539) was the founder of the Sikh religion which today numbers over 25 million adherents. The story of Guru Nanak and his teachings are related in this beautiful children's book, "Guru Nanak: First of the Sikhs", written and illustrated by Demi, a celebrated author of over 300 children's books, many on spiritual themes. The book is designed for children between 4 and 8 year of age.
The book uses Sikh legends and poetry to tell the story of Nanak centering upon his teachings of "the worship of one God, treating everyone equally, honest work, sharing, and service." The first half of the book tells of Nanak's birth and Hindu childhood which culminates in an epiphany in which Nanak is called to heaven. He learns:
"There is but one God,
the sole supreme Being,
and the ultimate reality.
True is His Name."
In the second part of the book, Guru Nanak travels for twenty-five years and spreads his message of "one God, universality, and equality" to many lands, to people of different faiths, and to people from all walks of life and social classes. Nanak sings a hymn:
"God is everywhere, in every direction.
And the true God is within."
The story concludes with Guru Nanak's death on September 22, 1539. The book includes a map showing the travels of Guru Nanak together with a short summary of the basic teachings of Sikhism.
This book is inspiring to read and will give children and their adult readers much to discuss. Many readers will likely be unfamiliar with the Sikhs and will be surprised to learn of the relatively recent origin of Sikhism. Children can think about Guru Nanak and his message.
This book is part of a series of children's books published by Wisdom Tales which explores religious and spiritual teachings from around the world. I think it valuable for children, and adults, to learn and to think about the diversity of spiritual traditions. The book about Guru Nanak is both valuable for itself and valuable for its place in a series of children's books exploring different spiritualities. I have learned a great deal from reading and from having the opportunity to review these books over the years. Wisdom Tales kindly sent me a review copy.
