Punjab SIC Harpreet Sandhu Presents Book on Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib to Chief Justice Sheel Nagu

October 27, 2025

Chandigarh: Punjab State Information Commissioner Harpreet Sandhu on Monday presented his book titled “Spiritual Journey of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib” to the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu, at the High Court in Chandigarh.

The book, dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Year of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, pays tribute to the ninth Sikh Guru’s supreme sacrifice for upholding the values of religious freedom, human dignity, and universal brotherhood.

Justice Sheel Nagu appreciated Sandhu’s efforts in chronicling the life and teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, describing the work as a valuable contribution to promoting awareness of Sikh history and spiritual heritage.

Speaking on the occasion, Harpreet Sandhu said the book reflects Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib’s enduring message of peace, compassion, and courage in the face of tyranny. “Through this humble effort, I wish to inspire people to follow the Guru’s path of truth, tolerance, and righteousness,” he added.

About the Book

The book “Spiritual Journey of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib”, authored by Punjab State Information Commissioner Harpreet Sandhu, is a deeply researched and visually enriched tribute dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Year of the Ninth Sikh Guru. It chronicles the Guru’s travels, teachings, and the profound spiritual message that continues to inspire humanity across generations.

The work documents Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib’s extensive journey across India — from Amritsar to Assam, Bengal, Bihar, and Delhi — spreading the values of peace, equality, tolerance, and devotion to God. Through detailed narratives and photographs of historical Gurdwaras associated with the Guru’s travels, the book provides readers with an immersive glimpse into his life and legacy.

Harpreet Sandhu’s compilation emphasizes Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib’s universal message of human rights, freedom of conscience, and moral courage, portraying his martyrdom as a timeless example of self-sacrifice for the protection of faith and justice.

The book also features historical references, translations of select hymns (shabads) from the Guru Granth Sahib, and reflections on the Guru’s enduring relevance in the modern era.