Author: W. H. McLeod
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810863448
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 330
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Contrary to popular opinion, there is more to Sikhism than the distinctive dress. First of all, there is the emergence of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, and the long line of his successors. There are the precepts, many related to liberation through the divine name or nam. There is a particularly turbulent history in which the Sikhs have fought to affirm their beliefs and resist external domination that continues to this day. There is also, more recently, the dispersion from the Punjab throughout the rest of India and on to Europe and the Americas. With this emigration Sikhism has become considerably less exotic, but hardly better known to outsiders. This reference is an excellent place to learn more about the religion. It provides a chronology of events, a brief introduction that gives a general overview of the religion, and a dictionary with several hundred entries, which present the gurus and other leaders, trace the rather complex history, expound some of the precepts and concepts, describe many of the rites and rituals, and explain the meaning of numerous related expressions. All this, along with a bibliography, provides readers with an informative and accessible guide toward understanding Sikhism.
Author: Rajwant Singh Chilana
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402030444
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 586
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The International Bibliography of Sikh Studies brings together all books, composite works, journal articles, conference proceedings, theses, dissertations, project reports, and electronic resources produced in the field of Sikh Studies until June 2004, making it the most complete and up-to-date reference work in the field today. One of the youngest religions of the world, Sikhism has progressively attracted attention on a global scale in recent decades. An increasing number of scholars is exploring the culture, history, politics, and religion of the Sikhs. The growing interest in Sikh Studies has resulted in an avalanche of literature, which is now for the first time brought together in the International Bibliography of Sikh Studies. This monumental work lists over 10,000 English-language publications under almost 30 subheadings, each representing a subfield in Sikh Studies. The Bibliography contains sections on a wide variety of subjects, such as Sikh gurus, Sikh philosophy, Sikh politics and Sikh religion. Furthermore, the encyclopedia presents an annotated survey of all major scholarly work on Sikhism, and a selective listing of electronic and web-based resources in the field. Author and subject indices are appended for the reader’s convenience.
Author: Louis E. Fenech
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442236019
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 447
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Sikhism traces its beginnings to Guru Nanak, who was born in 1469 and died in 1538 or 1539. With the life of Guru Nanak the account of the Sikh faith begins, all Sikhs acknowledging him as their founder. Sikhism has long been a little-understood religion and until recently they resided almost exclusively in northwest India. Today the total number of Sikhs is approximately twenty million worldwide. About a million live outside India, constituting a significant minority in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. Many of them are highly visible, particularly the men, who wear beards and turbans, and they naturally attract attention in their new countries of domicile. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Sikhism covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on key persons, organizations, the principles, precepts and practices of the religion as well as the history, culture and social arrangements. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Sikhism.
Author: Pashaura Singh
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 0429848382
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 669
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The Sikh World is an outstanding guide to the Sikh faith and culture in all its geographical and historical diversity. Written by a distinguished team of international contributors, it contains substantial thematic articles on the dynamic living experiences of the global Sikh community. The volume is organised into ten distinct sections: History, Institutions, and Practices Global Communities Ethical Issues Activism Modern Literature and Exegesis Music, Visual Art, and Architecture Citizenship, Sovereignty, and the Nation State Diversity and its Challenges Media Education Within these sections, interdisciplinary themes such as intellectual history, sexuality, ecotheology, art, literature, philosophy, music, cinema, medicine, science and technology, politics, and global interactions are explored. Integrating textual evidence with Sikh practice, this volume provides an authoritative and accessible source of information on all topics of Sikhism. The Sikh World will be essential reading to students of Sikh studies, South Asian studies and religious studies. It will also be of interest to those in related fields, such as sociology, world philosophies, political science, anthropology, and ethics.
Author: Jasdev Singh Rai
Publisher: Partridge Publishing
ISBN: 1543709281
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 147
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Sri Darbar Sahib, (Golden Temple) is a living institution of the non dual Sikh worldview of the interconnective and inseparable coexistence of Miri-Piri, Temporal and Spiritual. Sri Harmandir Sahib (Piri) and Sri Akal Takht Sahib (Miri) manifest this belief. Sri Akal Takht Sahib, the immortal throne, has been and continues to be the consensual and authoritative institution for the Sikh Qaum or Worldwide Sikh community. It has enjoyed de facto Supremacy respected by many Authorities. However as the Sikhs are now a global People, it is increasingly becoming necessary for Sri Akal Takht Sahib to gain de jure sovereignty. This will enable the Global Sikh community to develop consensus and function independent of any political or legal shadow through Sri Akal Takht Sahib under its temporal supremacy. The benefits for Sikhs, India, South Asia and to some extent the world are enormous for peace, for development and as a place for new ideas to tackle global issues facing humanity and the earth. This book looks at the history, the necessity, the possibilities of Sri Akal Takht Sahib supremacy and establishing de jure position in international relations.
Author: Kirpal Dhillon
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9385890387
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 371
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Drawing on his experiences in Punjab as director general of police from 3 July 1984—within weeks of Operation Blue Star—to 22 August 1985, Kirpal Dhillon writes about the phase of militancy in the state as not just a law and order problem but a question of Sikh nationalism, of a minority under threat. This is an insider’s view of the factors that bedeviled Punjab for close to two decades. Coming from a man who witnessed the drama first-hand and analyzed its historical causes, this book is a valuable addition to literature on the Sikh community’s darkest years—a phase that is not necessarily over.
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ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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Being Published On The Auspicious Occasion Of The Birth Of The Khalsa, The Final In The Four-Volume Series Entitled Select Sikh Scriptures Is Exclusively Devoted To Sri Guru Gobind Singh, The Creator Of The Khalsa Who Moulded The Followers Of Guru Nanak Into A People Fired With The Spirit Of Righteousness And Imbued To Resist Evil, If Necessary, By Sword. The Selection Is Based Upon Dasam Granth, The Compilation Said To Have Been Undertaken By Bhai Mani Singh At The Command Of Mata Sundri After The Passing Away Of Her Spouse.
Author: Kartar Singh Duggal
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788186112373
Category : Punjab (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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In The Light Of The Political Realities Of India Today, This Is A Vital Book. It Is A Reminder Of What The Sikh Faith Stands For Peace, Communal Harmony And Social Justice.
Author: Nānak (Guru)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sikh hymns
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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Founded Some 500 Years Ago By The Venerable Guru Nanak, Sikhism Is The Youngest Of All Religions Of The World. The Scriptures Of This Religion Possess Certain Unique Characteristic, I.E., They Have Not Only Been Written In Verse But Have Been Not Set To Music. This Volume Presents A Selection Of Hymns By Guru Nanak Whose Contribution To The Guru Granth Sahib Has Been Significant (947Hymns). The Compilation And The Transcreation Into English Have Been Carried Out By Ks Duggal, A Noted Punjabi Litteratuer.
Author: Kartar Singh Duggal
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sikhism
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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The Second In The Series Of Select Sikh Scriptures, This Volume Is Devoted To Guru Arjan Dev, The Fifth Guru. The Founder Of The Harimandir (The Golden Temple), Guru Arjan Dev Had A Catholicity Of Outlook. His Magnum Opus The Sukhmani (The Pearl Of Peace) Is Recited By The Devotees Every Morning And Ranks Amongst The Most Inspired Longer Hymns In Spiritual Literature.
