Download or read book The Guru Guru Nanak s Saakhis written by Rajni Sekhri Sibal and published by StoryMirror Infotech Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2022-05-23 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About The Book: ‘The Guru: Guru Nanak's Saakhis’ explores events in Guru Nanak Dev's life that give an insight into the thoughts and beliefs of a sagacious and humane person – an enlightened soul. This book is a collection of saakhis about the life of Guru Nanak – the wise and compassionate founder of Sikhism. The narratives, built on oral recounts, underscore the wisdom of a pure gentle soul with a world-view that is rational. Guru Nanak was a seeker of the Ultimate Truth. The Guru believed in equality and in respecting the dignity of all human beings – irrespective of caste, class, color, religion or gender. ‘The Guru: Guru Nanak's Saakhis’ is a collection of 500-year-old anecdotes about: an inquisitive child who questioned the world around him; – a perceptive teenager who thought rationally in an irrational world; – an informed youngster who looked for the logic behind the extant norms and mores; – a wise and empathetic human being who tried to obliterate prejudices that were deep-rooted in society – and a gentle, serene and pure soul who spread harmony, peace and compassion… About the Author: Rajni Sekhri Sibal is a writer and a civil servant. She is an Indian Administrative Service officer of the Haryana cadre. She topped the 1986 Batch of All India Civil Services Examination and was a Secretary to the Government of India. An alumnus of Welham Girls and Punjab University, Rajni is a post graduate in Economics and Psychology. She is the recipient of the Indian of the Year Award in the ‘Unsung Hero’ category for her ‘courage and commitment’. Rajni has authored several books including: ‘Clouds End and Beyond’, an anthology of verses and ‘Kamadhenu’, a coffee table book published by Wisdomtree; ‘Are You Prepared for a Disaster?” – a book to generate awareness about disaster risk reduction published by Bloomsbury; ‘Fragrant Words’, an anthology of verses brought out by Bloomsbury; ‘The Haunting Himalayas’, a Haranand publication of esoteric short stories set in the mountains; ‘Asariri’, a mystical novel published by Bloomsbury; and her latest ‘Women of Influence: Ten Extraordinary IAS Careers’ a collection of true events published by Penguin. The Guru: Guru Nanak’s Saakhis, the author’s eighth book, is a collection of short stories passed down in the oral tradition, over the last five centuries, about Guru Nanak Dev's life and his worldview.
Download or read book Guru Nanak written by Publications Division and published by Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. This book was released on 2020-07-09 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The compilation carries essays on Guru Nanak and his teachings by eminent scholars.
Download or read book The Story of Guru Nanak written by Mala Singh and published by Hemkunt Press. This book was released on 1969 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guru Nanak written by Roopinder Singh and published by books catalog. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book studies the life and the teachings of Guru Nanak, as reflected in his compositions. Special stress has been laid on discussing the morning prayer, Japji, the establishment of the institutions of sangat and langar and messages for improving the status of women. The book is profusely illustrated with reproductions of rare eighteenth century miniature paintings and line drawings, including a series from a Janamsakhi that has never been published before.It also has maps depicting the travels of Guru Nanak.
Download or read book Guru Nanak written by Harish Dhillon and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2020-01-25 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guru Nanak was born 550 years ago, during a period of political and religious turmoil in India. Tension between Hindus and Muslims had escalated, leading to a greater polarization of the two religions. Guru Nanak created a synthesis of Hinduism and Islam with the belief that God is one. He advocated a casteless society based on truth, brotherhood and equality. He spent twenty-three years travelling not only in India but also in Tibet, Ceylon and the Central Asian countries of Arabia, Iraq and Iran, preaching the truth as he had perceived it and showing mankind the path to salvation. This book, part of the Spiritual Masters series, tells the fascinating story of a unique messiah who showed a gentle, peaceful, humanistic path to religion. The world has a greater need for Nanak's message and teachings now than ever before.
Download or read book Guru Nanak Dev written by Shiv Gajrani and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guru Nanak, 1469-1538, first guru of the Sikhs.
Download or read book Guru Nanak written by Eleanor M. Nesbitt and published by Bayeux Arts Incorporated. This book was released on 1998-05 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A significant contribtion to the understanding of Sikhism by young and old alike. This is one of a series of books on 'Indic' values, edited by Dr. Julius Lipner, former Head of the Department of Religion, Cambridhe University, England."
Download or read book The Singing Guru written by Kamla K. Kapur and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-02-27 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part fiction, history, and mythology, this unconventional retelling of the life of divine spiritual master Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh religion and revered by Muslims and Hindus alike, provides an intimate look at the enlightened Guru while bringing his ancient wisdom to a modern audience. From the best-selling author of Ganesha Goes to Lunch and Rumi’s Tales from the Silk Road comes an original novel about the life and travels of Guru Nanak, a musician, enlightened thinker, and one of the most beloved figures in Eastern spirituality. In this fascinating book, Kamla K. Kapur weaves together facts, legends, folktales, myths, and over forty of Guru Nanak’s poems—preserved in the Sikh holy book, the Granth Sahib—to form this captivating depiction of the leader’s life. From being seduced by deadly women to almost getting eaten by cannibals, the exciting account presented in The Singing Guruincludes moral tales without being proselytizing. Factual details are intermingled with fantasy to produce a symbolic portrait in which humor and imagination combine to convey a profound and entertaining spiritual narrative.
Download or read book Guru Nanak written by Sreelatha Menon and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2011-11-09 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is only one God and all are equal before him.' The founding father of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev was born in a little village near Lahore in Pakistan in the year 1469. In an age of religious orthodoxy, hate and disharmony, Guru Nanak came to preach and convert, to blaze a new trail. Sreelata Menon traces the life and times of this spiritual master. She brings to life stories of the birth, childhood and the search for enlightenment of a little boy who, unhappy with the social conditions existing around him, sought to make a difference as he grew up. With Mardana, his best friend and companion, Guru Nanak spent twenty years and more travelling the world to spread his message of love, truth, compassion and One God. Come rain or shine, braving all odds, winning over all kinds of people and performing miracles through the power of prayer, he spread the word of God. This is the story of an extraordinary man, who was the very embodiment of the love and compassion that he preached
Download or read book The Great Guru Nanak Vol 2 written by Gurdeyal Singh and published by Akaal Publishers . This book was released on 2020-11-30 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book continues the short inspirational stories from the life and times of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Jee - the first Sikh Guru, continuing where volume 1 left off. This book tells a selection of moral and spiritually uplifting lessons for Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike. Each chapter has revision questions and answers to make it an excellent educational tool.
Download or read book Eternal Glory of Guru Nanak written by Brig. Partap Singh Jaspal and published by Partridge Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-28 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jot Roop Har Aap Guru Nanak Kahayio - Sri Guru Granth Sahib, 1408 ‘The Lord Almighty caused Himself to be called as Guru Nanak’ Sri Guru Nanak Sahib was the incarnation of the Lord Almighty, a prophet, a Jagat Guru from His very birth. He did not, therefore, need the guidance, aid or help of a worldly Guru. He was a born Param Guru, Jagat Guru, Guru Eternal, Supreme Guru. He was a Maker and Producer of Gurus-Divine. He was the Aad and Jugad Guru. As there is no count before one and before God, so is Guru Nanak, the Supreme Jagat Guru. From this Guru Supreme has again emerged The Guru Eternal in the form of Sri Guru Granth Sahib radiating the Eternal Glory of Guru Nanak. Guru Nanak ensouls ten divine forms and Eternal Sri Guru Granth Sahib as one single Divine Entity. Parbrahm Guru Nanak shines in each manifestation in full Glory and each divine form of ten Gurus reveals various divine aspects of the Eternal Glory of Guru Nanak. This spiritual wonder enraptures the soul of mankind with their ensouling divine essence and unity. What a unique marvel of divinity! I was studying in D & M college, Moga when my respected father led me direct into the holy presence of Baba Nand Singh Ji Maharaj and afforded me number of such blessed chances thereafter. It was in the holy and direct presence of Mahan Baba Nand Singh Ji Maharaj that I experienced the grandeur and bliss of the Eternal Glory of Guru Nanak.
Download or read book Gur N nak and the Sikh Religion written by W. H. McLeod and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1996 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Study Is An Examination Of Guru Nanak`S Life And Teachings. It Concludes That Relatively Little Can Be Known About The Details Of His Life And Travels, But That Much Can Understood Of His Personality And His Teachings.
Download or read book Shri Guru Nanak Dev S Japji written by G.S. Chauhan and published by Hemkunt Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guru Nanak written by Astri Ghosh and published by Hachette India. This book was released on 2016-05-10 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘He who regards all men as equals is religious.’ Insightful, compassionate and benevolent, Guru Nanak Dev was a scholar, teacher, mentor and guide. Both a man of God as well as of the people, he believed that religion was a means of bringing everyone together and upheld the equality of all human beings, whatever their caste, beliefs or gender. Unusually spiritual even as a child, Guru Nanak stood up bravely against the social and religious rituals of the times. He travelled far and wide, in India and beyond, for more than 20 years to spread the message of peace and humanity. His sermons, songs and stories are recorded as hymns in the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhism, the faith he founded. This book brings together the extraordinary life of Guru Nanak and his most important sayings and beliefs. From his steadfast pursuit of truth and equality, and his love for all, you too can learn to be a little bit like Guru Nanak. PLUS: • Flipbook-action page corners • Timeline: A chronology of Guru Nanak’s life • The Japji Sahib • Bonus Quiz: How much do you know about Guru Nanak?
Download or read book Guru Nanak s Divine Teaching written by Swarn Singh Bains and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-06-28 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no available information at this time.
Download or read book The Great Guru Nanak Vol 1 written by Gurdeyal Singh and published by Akaal Publishers . This book was released on 2019-10-23 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives a brief introduction to the founder of the Sikh faith - Guru Nanak. It narrates their early life, miracles and short stories of inspiration. It is a brilliant primer for all interested in the Sikh faith.This edition has been edited and can now easily be used by Sikh Studies and Religious Studies teachers. The revision questions at the end of each chapter have been answered at the end of the book, thus providing a resource for easy lesson planning.
Download or read book History of Sikh Gurus Retold 1469 1606 C E written by Surjit Singh Gandhi and published by Atlantic Publishers & Dist. This book was released on 2007 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Impulse Behind The Study In Hand Was The Longing To Find Adequate Answers To Certain Vital Questions What Exactly Does Sikhism Stand For? Why Was It Originated And Developed By Guru Nanak And His Nine Successors? How Did It Strike Roots Among People? What Institutions And Structures The Gurus Evolved To Highlight And Escalate It? What Type Of Praxis Of Man And Society Gurus Visualized? How Was It Different From Contemporary Religious Systems Islam, Hinduism, Sahajyana, Buddhism, Nathism, Bhakti System Etc.? Was It A Synthesis Of Different Traits Of Different Religions? Was It A Syncretism Of Hindu And Muslim Cultures Or Was It An Independent System? Did Sikhism Purport To Design To Raise Itself On Premises Different From The Ones Which Formed The Foundations Of Hindu Or Other Societies? Was It Merely Reformist Movement Aiming At Certain Targets Within Time And Space Or A Distinct Spirito-Social Process To Urge The People To March Towards Integrated Development Both At Micro And Macro Levels? What Was The True Nature Of Supreme Reality As Conceived By The Gurus? How Is This Related With The Universe Including Man And How Does It Permeate, Pervade And Operate The Whole Universe? What Type Of Society Conforms To God S Will And How Was Its Consummation Possible? Which Models Of Polity And Social Edifice Were Recommended By The Gurus? Is Sikhism A Life-Affirming Dispensation Or Life-Negating Philosophy? Why Was Structural Bonding Of Religion And Politics Effected And Institutionalised? What Is The Place Of Sikhism In The Comity Of Religions And How It Is Relevant To Challenges Of The Present-Day World? Such Questions And A Lot More Being Vital And Crucial For The Understanding Of The Role Of Gurus And Their Dispensation, Have Been Fully Taken Cognizance Of In The Present Study.
