Download or read book The Guru s Word Illustrated Sikh History written by Santokh Singh and published by Princeton, Ont. : Spiritual Awakening Studies. This book was released on 2000 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of the Sikhs The Sikh Gurus 1469 1708 written by Hari Ram Gupta and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrations: 3 Maps Description: History of the Sikhs is a five volume series dealing with all aspects-religious, philosophical, political, military, social, economic and cultural, and the contribution of Sikhism to world civilization, in particular to human rights, principles of liberty, equality and fraternity, and to the creed of democracy and secularism. The aim is to present a comprehensive view of the rise, growth and development of Sikh thought and action almost in every direction. The entire series is based on original contemporary sources in English, Gurmukhi, Marathi, Persian and Urdu known to exist in India and abroad. This first volume gives the story of Ten Masters who provided leadership to the downtrodden people of the Punjab both in religious and political fields for about two centuries. Their aim was to remove the bitterness that had persisted between the rulers and their subjects for the past five hundred years. They wished to create a new society based upon mutual brotherhood, and freedom of thought, expression and action. It was under the circumstances almost an impossible task. But there is nothing like a dream to create the future. Utopia today, flesh and blood tomorrow. Man's onward march requires that the heights around him should be ablaze with noble and glorious deeds of valour and self-sacrifice to serve as guiding lights. Such evolutionary and revolutionary models were furnished by Guru Arjan, Guru Tegh Bahadur, Guru Gobind Singh, and his four sons-Ajit Singh (18 years), Jujhar Singh (14 years), Zorawar Singh (8 years), and Fatah Singh (5 years)-as well as by their numerous disciples like Bhais Mati Das, Sati Das and Dayal Das. The main feature of this book are: A critical appraisement of Guru Nanak's Janam Sakhis, justification for celebrating Guru Nanak's birthday in November instead of in April, Guru Nanak's compositions, Mardana's death at Baghdad, how Amritsar developed into a Sikh centre, Guru Arjan's martyrdom, why Guru Hargobind took to militarism, Guru Har Rae's residence at Nahan, Hukam Namas of Guru Tegh Bahadur, Guru Gobind Singh's formula of five into five, his literary works and Hukam Namas, Emperor Bahadur Shah's pious fraud, eminent personalities and instructions, impact of Gurus'; teachings on Indian society, and why Jats became followers of Khatri Gurus.
Download or read book History of Sikh Gurus Retold 1606 1708 C E written by Surjit Singh Gandhi and published by Atlantic Publishers & Dist. This book was released on 2007 with total page 734 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.
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.
Download or read book Songs Of The Gurus written by Khushwant Singh and published by Random House India. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sikh religion was founded by Guru Nanak (1469–1539), who drew upon the teachings of Muslim, Sufis and Hindu Bhaktas. In its purest form Sikhism is about unity, simplicity, equality and surrender (to God), and the verses of the Sikh Gurus—most of them included in the Granth Sahib—articulate this beautifully. This elegantly illustrated edition contains a selection of verses from the Guru Granth Sahib and other sacred texts like Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Vairagmayi Bani and the Dasam Granth of Guru Gobind Singh. Brilliantly translated by Khushwant Singh, these moving mystical hymns retain the immediacy and the lyricism of the originals. In addition, vibrant and imaginative illustrations by Arpana Caur, one of India’s most celebrated artists, make this a collection to treasure.
Download or read book The Sikh Religion written by Max Macauliffe and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sikh Stories written by Anita Ganeri and published by Evans Brothers. This book was released on 2006-11 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents 8 tales which illustrate some of the most significant beliefs, values and traditions of Sikhism. 8 yrs+
Download or read book Portraying the Guru written by Atsushi Ikeda and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brings to light the evolution of Sikh art from the eighteenth to the twentieth century. Breaking fresh ground in the study of Sikh art, after the pioneering contributions of W.H. McLeod and B.N. Goswamy, this book on Sikh art evolution is centred on portraits of Sikh Gurus from the eighteenth to the twentieth century. It examines around two hundred and fifty texts of art, of various mediums, scattered across museums and private collections the world over. Ikeda artfully proves how Guru Nanak's portraiture catered to the spiritual and cultural needs not only of ordinary Sikhs, but also satisfied the expectations of the newly formed urban middle class. Including critical review of Harjot Oberoi's study and emphasizing the significant role of Sikh art in the formation of a distinct Sikh community's identity, the author takes note of how the Singh Sabha Movement (1873-1909) and the Akali Movement of 1920 onwards popularized devotional portraits of Guru Nanak even though idolatry is forbidden in the sacred text Guru Granth Sahib. It underlines how there was a paradigm shift in the mentality of Sikh society under the colonial impact of the British Raj. This highly illustrated volume will not only be appreciated by students of visual arts, researchers and academics, but also by the universities across the world in which Sikh Studies are taught. Atsushi Ikeda, a historian of South Asian art, specialising in Sikh art and visual culture, holds an MFA from Kyoto City University of Arts, an M.Res. from Kyoto University and a doctorate from SOAS University of London. Having worked as an art director in a Japanese company, he currently serves as the Chief Director of the Japanese Organisation for the Promotion of Indian Art and Culture (JOPIAC).
Download or read book The Sikh Gurus written by Harish Dhillon and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, compelling, and insightful narrative that traces the birth, the growth, and the spread of Sikhism – one of the world’s most dynamic and progressive religions. In this perceptive work, Dr Harish Dhillon highlights the lives and times of the ten Sikh Gurus, beginning with Guru Nanak, who founded Sikhism in 1469, and ending with Guru Gobind Singh, who established the Khalsa Panth in 1699. It throws light on how the Gurus acquired profound knowledge and wisdom, which they sought to pass on to the common people through their teachings. Their life histories show how they sincerely practised what they preached and how they led by example. Apart from these, it recounts the enormous sacrifices the Gurus made to keep the faith going. In addition, the book gives elaborate details on how Sikhism has evolved over the centuries. This volume reveals the human side of the ‘Divine Gurus’ venerated not only by Sikhs, but also across various faiths in India and in other parts of the world. The contents in the book are intertwined with the underlying theme that the ideal religion (or faith) is one that is based on simplicity and keeps changing with the times, yet does not forget the very essence that it started with.
Download or read book The History of Sikh Gurus written by Prithi Pal Singh and published by Lotus Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Songs of the Gurus written by Khushwant Singh and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born In 1925, Shanti Bhushan Was Witness To The Formative Years Of The Indian Republic. Courting Destiny Traces The Remarkable Story Of His Life The Family S Origins In The Town Of Bijnor In The United Provinces, The Experience Of Growing Up In A Joint Family In Allahabad, Initial Encounters With The Law When The Constitution Of India Was Being Framed, The Distinguished Career As A Lawyer And Law Minister, Culminating In The Campaign For Judicial Accountability. These Memoirs Provide A Participant S Account Of Some Of The Most Interesting And Seminal Cases That Laid The Foundations Of India S Constitutional History. They Include The Keshav Singh Case Of 1964 Which Led To The First Standoff Between The Executive And The Judiciary; Indira Gandhi S Election Case Which Unseated Her As Prime Minister, Leading To The Imposition Of The Emergency; The Habeas Corpus Case Where The Supreme Court Declared That During An Emergency There Is No Right To Life Or Liberty And Hence No Recourse Against Illegal Detention; And The Parliament Attack Case In Which The Supreme Court, While Acquitting Shaukat Guru Of All Charges Of Conspiracy, Convicted Him On A Charge For Which He Was Never Accused. Together, They Offer A Broad Perspective Of The Evolution Of Indian Law And The Interpretation Of The Constitution. Courting Destiny Affords Us A Glimpse Of The Many Fundamental And Far-Reaching Political And Constitutional Changes That Took Place In The Decades Following Independence. The Descriptions Of Shanti Bhushan S Brief Involvement In Party Politics And His Time As Law Minister In The Post-Emergency Janata Government Make For A Fascinating Insider S Account Of An Important Phase Of The Nation S Life. In This Narration Of The Author S Life And Work, The Personal, The Professional And The Public Unfold Seamlessly, Never At The Cost Of One Or The Other. Written In A Direct And Engaging Style, Laced With Gentle Humour, Courting Destiny Will Appeal To All Those Interested In India S Legal, Constitutional And Political History. At A Time When Both The Bar And The Bench Are Under A Cloud, The Illustrious Sixty-Year Career Of Shanti Bhushan Will Be A Source Of Inspiration For Young Advocates. 0 5 0 Null 0 Null 0 3 1 1 1 9780670082186 Pp Null 99999 7524 Songs Of The Gurus:From Nanak To Govind Singh 499.00 2 Demy 9780670082865_S.Jpg 9780670082865_B.Jpg 1 27 0 0 0 Null 3 Indian 144 0 2008-11-01 00:00:00.000 0 2008-11-01 00:00:00.000 0 0 The Sikh Religion Was Founded By Guru Nanak (1469 1539), Who Drew Upon The Teachings Of Muslim Sufis And Hindu Bhaktas. 499.00 2008-11-01 00:00:00.000 1 The Sikh Religion Was Founded By Guru Nanak (1469 1539), Who Drew Upon The Teachings Of Muslim Sufis And Hindu Bhaktas. In Its Purest Form Sikhism Is About Unity, Simplicity, Equality And Surrender (To God), And The Verses Of The Sikh Gurus Most Of Them Included In The Granth Sahib Articulate This Beautifully. This Elegantly Illustrated Edition Contains A Selection Of Verses From The Guru Granth Sahib And Other Sacred Texts Like Guru Tegh Bahadur S Vairagmayi Bani And The Dasam Granth Of Guru Gobind Singh. Brilliantly Translated By Khushwant Singh, Leading Scholar Of Sikh History And Culture And Best-Selling Author, These Moving Mystical Hymns Retain The Immediacy And The Lyricism Of The Originals. In Addition, Vibrant And Imaginative Illustrations By Arpana Caur, One Of India S Most Celebrated Artists, Make This A Collection To Treasure.
Download or read book Tell Me about the Sikhs written by Anurag Mehta and published by . This book was released on 2005-09-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sikhs are the followers of the progressive religion Sikhism. The book tells the story of the ten Sikh Gurus and the rise of Sikhism to become the fifth largest religion in the world.
Download or read book The Sikh Gurus written by Kartar Singh Duggal and published by New Delhi : Vikas. This book was released on 1980 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sikh Gurus Were Leaders Of A New Thinking Through A Difficult Stretch Of Indian History-When The Turbulent Meeting Of Islam With Hinduism Had Left Lives Unsettled. This Book Is Designed As An Introduction To The Gurus And Their Teachings.
Download or read book The Sikh Religion written by Max Macauliffe and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With translation of the Guru Granth Sahib, a sacred book of the Sikhs.
Download or read book Sri Guru Granth Sahib written by Gopal Singh and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Teachings of the Sikh Gurus written by Christopher Shackle and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recognized masterpieces of Indian literature, the Guru Granth Sahib and the Dasam Granth are fundamental to the Sikh religion, not only in the physical layout of temples and in ceremonies of worship, but as infallible reference texts offering counsel and instruction. Teachings of the Sikh Gurus presents a brand new selection of key passages from these sacred scriptures, translated into modern English by leading experts, Christopher Shackle and Arvind-pal Singh Mandair. Including six longer compositions and many shorter hymns thematically organised by topics such as Time and Impermanence, Self and Mind, Authority, and Ethics, the book’s accessible and carefully chosen extracts distil the essence of Sikhism’s remarkable textual and intellectual legacy, depicting how its message of universal tolerance suits the contemporary world. The detailed introduction and notes to the translations aid readers’ comprehension of the hymns’ form and content, as well as providing some historical context, making it an ideal introduction to Sikh literature.
Download or read book One More Voice written by Cynthia Keppley Mahmood and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One More Voice adds the scholarly views of Dr. Cynthia Keppley Mahmood to the chorus of protest for civil and human rights in South Asia today. Looking at the Sikhs of the Punjab, the Muslims of Kashmir, terrorism in Mumbai, and the dangers of research in Bihar, Professor Mahmood includes her writings and speeches 2000-2010 in this second XLibris volume. (A Sea of Orange dealt with 1990-2000.) Readers both specialist and general will fi nd these pieces both informative and inspirational, as Mahmood turns her attention to activism in South Asia and the potential for change.
