Download or read book The Other Nanak written by Hitesh Sindhwani & Tasmiya Firdose and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2018-08-27 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witness the astounding journey of Nanak Singh Sindhwani through the eyes of his son. Travel with him as he takes his family across the border into India during the historic Partition of 1947 and sets about settling them in a new country. The man raised his children with integrity through the roughest times in Indian history, such as the infamous backlash of Operation Bluestar and continued on to battle the transition to the 21st century when his three children flourished under his careful gaze. Consider this a testament of a son’s love to his father. The other Nanak truly lived through these three teachings of Shree Guru Nanak: • Vand Chako: Sharing with others who are less fortunate • Kirat Karo: Making a living honestly and through hard work • Nam Japna: Chant the holy name at all times
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 A Critical Study of the Life and Teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev written by Sewaram Singh Thapar and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Book of Nanak written by Navtej Sarna and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2016-12-07 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guru Nanak was deeply spiritual from an early age, having being born into a society caught in the throes of orthodoxy and ritualism. The ills of child marriage, infanticide and a rigid caste system had further crippled his people. The outpouring of Nanak’s faith evolved into the universal message of the omnipresence and existence of one God, of true love, equality and compassion, which appealed to Hindus and Muslims alike. Drawing upon the various myths and legends contained in anecdotal biographies and placing them in as precise a historical framework as possible, The Book of Nanak traces the chronology of the main events of Nanak’s life. It sheds new light on Guru Nanak’s message and includes translations of some of his hymns, which continue to inspire people the world over.
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 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 The philosophy of Guru Nanak written by Ishar Singh and published by Atlantic Publishers & Distri. This book was released on 1985 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hymns of Guru Nanak written by and published by Orient Blackswan. This book was released on 1991 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this translation of some of Guru Nanak s finest devotional poems, the fifteenth century founder of the Sikh religion points the way to self-realisation by love, devotion, and service to man and God. The hymns have as direct and strong a message today as they did when they were first composed. The elements of faith and passion are sensitively brought out in Arpita Singh s paintings which, in colour and inspired drawing, heighten the aesthetic and spiritual dimensions of Guru Nanak s divine verse.
Download or read book Neighboring Faiths written by Winfried Corduan and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this updated and revised edition of a classic text, readers will find informed, empathetic insights into world religions like Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Native American religion, and many more. Emphasizing both formal teaching and daily practice, this text shows Christians how to engage adherents of these faiths in constructive dialogue.
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 BABA NANAK SHAH FAKIR written by Bhupender Singh and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2022-12-23 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guru Nanak, one of the greatest philosophers and thinkers the world has known, was far ahead of his time in voicing social issues. He embarked on an altruistic mission to far-off lands to challenge past beliefs, doctrines, and prejudices and build an alternative social structure based on principles of equality and justice. His eternal message has a very strong appeal and his teachings, which transcend the limits of time and space cannot be confined to a community, country, or time. His the name still resonates all over the world and people still look up to him for guidance. This book portrays Baba Nanak’s unique, perennial and sublime, message of the close relationship of man with the cosmos, and his love for humanity. It is a humble endeavor to study the life and mission of Nanak, a man of the people, and thereby introduce the reader to his divine personality and teachings.
Download or read book The Making of Sikh Scripture written by Gurinder Singh Mann and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2001-05-03 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Adi Granth ("original book"), the primary scripture of the Sikhs, comprises approximately 3,000 hymns. Although the authorship of the hymns is well-recorded, the history of the compilation the Adi Granth - the creation of the Sikh "canon" - is the subject of considerable speculation and debate. In this book, Gurinder Mann attempts to construct a comprehensive secondary literature on the topic. His findings on some key issues differ from the traditional Sikh position and from the hypotheses of other 20th-century scholars, as well as raising some entirely fresh questions. Mann's revised and expanded picture of the history of the text and institution of Sikh scripture will be of interest not only to scholars of Sikhism and Sikh religionists, but to scholars of comparative canon formation.
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 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 GURU NANAK written by Sri S. V. Srinivasa Rao and published by Sapna Book House (P) Ltd.. This book was released on 2012-04-13 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of the Sikh faith, lived at a momentous time in the history of India. He was born on 15th April 1469. He was born Hindu and later had an inner conviction to create the Sikh Religion. Guru Nanak attained Enlightenment at the age of thirty-six. Through the power of speech, he convinced people that good actions, morality rather than rituals, alone could ensure salvation. His teachings can be found in the Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib, as a vast collection of revelatory verses recorded in Gurmukhi.
Download or read book Seeking Nanak written by Paramjeet Singh, Ishmeet Kaur Chaudhry, Charanjeet Kaur and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eclectic mix of personal essays, poems and scholarly articles and the teachings of Guru Nanak that form this volume have come from contributors of not only the Sikh community in India, Pakistan and the diaspora, but also from people belonging to other faiths who have been touched by the mystique of the faith of Baba Nanak. By placing the personal records alongside with the scholarly insights into His teachings, what we have understood is that there is a Nanak for each one of us – a Nanak within each one of us – and it is this Nanak which abides in our consciousness and whom we need to seek out and discover. This book is, therefore, meant both for the initiated as well as the uninitiated. The lay readers will get a glimpse into the richness of thought and experience that an acquaintance with Guru Nanak brings with it. For the scholarly, the insights by the contributors who have dedicated their lives to an understanding of Sikhi will help in opening newer vistas of the Gurbani. The plurality of views expressed mirrors the free thinking and the respect for human beings and the upholding of human dignity that Nanakji propagated, practiced and stood for.
Download or read book My Life Guru Nanak Dev written by Gurpreet Singh and published by Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2019-11-10 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India is the land of great saints. Masters, Gurus and Philosophers who had given this world a new vision about the immortal value and message of humanities. In India Guru is always considered on a higher position than the God. The immense boon show showered on you is because of Guru only. The period of Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh was a period of oppression of Hindu culture. The Hindu society was getting engrossed in evil like the theory of incarnation, idol-worship, untouchability and so on.But the appearance of Sikh Gurus has given nector to the Indian society and the perversion of the society ended. For them all the people of the world were like a family. There is a strong emphasis on equality and service. This encourages a spirit of cooperation and an equal sharing of resources. Although, the great soul has departed for His heavenly abode , but He will remain in the mortal world with His teachings. The book presents His life sketch, views and teachings in an easy to understand language, for the well being of our society. A must read book for everyone.
