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Sikhism
Sikhism is a religion that began in the Northern Indian subcontinent,
from the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev (1469 to 1539) and nine successive
gurus.
There are believed to be around 23 million Sikhs in the world today,
making Sikhism the sixth-largest (by population) organized religion in
the world (after Christianity, Islam,
Hinduism,
Buddhism
and
Confucianism).
The largest population of Sikhs is found
in the Punjab region of India.
Prior to partition, a large number of Sikhs also lived in those parts of
Punjab which became part of Pakistan.
Sikh populations are also found in many other countries including
the United Kingdom,
Canada and
the
United States of America.
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By Sikh Missionary Center
Sikh Missionary Center
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It gives history and basic Fundamentals of Sikhism. Whosoever reads carefully, will have a clear picture of Sikh Religion. |
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By Max Arthur MacAuliffe
Forgotten Books
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This is one of the first (and still one of the few) comprehensive books about the Sikh religion in the English language. MacAuliffe had extensive access to manuscripts of the Sikh sacred writings (the Granth), as well as support from Sikh scholars and leaders of the time. This volume covers Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. This is volume one of six; future volumes are forthcoming. (Quote from sacred-texts.com)
About the Author
Max Arthur MacAuliffe (1842 - 1913)
Michael MacAuliffe, also known as Max Arthur Macauliffe (10 September 1841 - 15 March 1913), was a senior British administrator, prolific scholar and author. Macauliffe is renowned for his translation into English of Sikh scripture and history
MacAuliffe was born at Newcastle West, County Limerick, on 10 September 1841. He was educated at Newcastle School, Limerick, and Springfield College. He attended Queen's College Galway between 1857 and 1863, being awarded junior scholarships in the Literary Division of the Arts Faculty for 1857-8, 1858-9, and 1859-60. He was awarded a B.A. degree with first class honours in Modern Languages in 1860. He obtained a senior scholarship in Ancient Classics for 1860-1, and a senior scholarship in Modern Languages and History for 1861-2. He also served as Secretary of the college's Literary and Debating Society for the 1860-1861 session.
MacAuliffe entered the Indian Civil Service in 1862, and arrived in the Punjab in February 1864. He was appointed Deputy Commissioner of the Punjab in 1882, and a Divisional Judge in 1884. He retired from the Indian Civil Service in 1893.
MacAuliffe wrote the definitive English translation of the Sacred Book of the Sikh religion, the Guru Granth Sahib. He also wrote The Sikh Religion: its Gurus, Sacred |
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By Daljeet Singh Sidhu
Gyan Khan Media (SikhComics.com)
Released: 2011-04-26
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Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Guru of the Sikhs, lived during one of the most turbulent time in Indian history. His grandfather, the fifth Sikh Guru, Arjan Dev was martyred by Mughal emperor Jahangir for refusing to embrace Islam. Tegh Bahadur's father, the sixth Sikh Guru, Hargobind had several wars forced upon him by emperor Jahangir and his successor Shah Jahan. Tyranny and religious persecution of Hindus and Sikhs reached its peak when Aurangzeb ascended to the throne in Delhi. He had long cherished the ambition of converting India to a land of Islam and vigorously started destroying temples and forcing Hindus to embrace Islam or face death.
Fearing the imminent destruction of their religion, a bunch of Kashmiri brahmins visited Amaranth, the abode of Hindu lord Shiva, to invoke his mercy. At Amaranth, lord Shiva visited the brahmins in their dream and asked them to go to Guru Tegh Bahadur and plead for his help in saving the Hindu dharma. Guru Teg Bahadur agreed to visit Aurangzeb in Delhi to ask him to stop the persecution and murder of Hindus. He was arrested on the way and brought in chains to Delhi. Aurangzeb asked Guru Tegh Bahadur to embrace Islam or show a miracle to save his life. Guru Tegh Bahadur refused. He was tortured and then executed with three of his companions. Many saints, sages and heroes have died for the sake of their own convictions, but no one in the history of the world has ever laid down his life to protect a religion or the ideals he did not fully believe in. Guru Tegh Bahadur, deeply imbued with the spirit of kindness and self sacrifice, fearlessly stood up for the Hindus. He died to save their honor and to defend their freedom to practice their religion without fear even though he did not subscribe to the Hindu faith or to its philosophy. |
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By Max Arthur Macauliffe
Nabu Press
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. |
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By Harish Dhillon
Skylight Paths Publishing
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Explore the life of a great spiritual leader--and walk the peaceful path toward God-realization. Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was born during a period of political and religious turmoil in India in the fifteenth century. Tension between Hindus and Muslims had escalated, leading to greater polarization of the two religions. By establishing Sikhism, Nanak created a synthesis of Hinduism and Islam with the belief that God is One. He advocated a casteless society based on truth, unity, and equality. During his twenty-three years of traveling he taught not only in India but also in Tibet, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and in the area of the present-day countries of Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Iran, preaching the truth as he perceived it and showing humankind the path to salvation. Highlighting his quest for tolerance and compassion, this fascinating biography tells the story of a unique spiritual leader who showed a gentle, peaceful path to realizing God. Admired, loved and respected even in his lifetime, Guru Nanak continues to command admiration and respect five hundred years after he lived, with his lasting universal message of Absolute Unity more urgent and necessary than ever before. |
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By J. S. Grewal
Cambridge University Press
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This important new contribution to the New Cambridge History of India examines chronologically the entire span of Sikh history from prehistoric times to the present day. In an introductory chapter, Professor Grewal surveys the changing pattern of human settlements in the Punjab until the fifteenth century and the emergence of the Punjabi language as the basis of regional articulation. Subsequent chapters explore the life and beliefs of Guru Nanak--the founder of Sikhism; the extension and modification of his ideas by his successors; the increasing number and composition of their followers and the development of Sikh self identity. Professor Grewal also analyzes the emergence of Sikhism in relation to the changing historical situation of Turko-Afghan rule, the Mughal empire and its disintegration, British rule and independence. |
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By Daljeet Singh Sidhu
Gyan Khan Media (SikhComics.com)
Released: 2011-12-01
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Baba Deep Singh is one of the most revered martyrs of Sikh history. Throughout his life, he exemplified the saint soldier spirit of the Khalsa. He joined Guru Gobind Singh and then Baba Banda Singh Bahadur to fight several wars against the Mughals and Islamic invaders. When Ahmad Shah Abdali was returning to Kabul after enslaving hundreds of men and women from Hindustan, Baba Deep Singh rescued them in daring attacks on the Afghan army. He ultimately sacrificed his life at the age of seventy five when he mounted an attack to evict the Afghans from Harmandir Sahib, the holiest Sikh shrine, and restore it to the Sikhs.
Baba Deep Singh was a scholar of Sikh theology and many languages including Gurmukhi, Sanskrit, Persian and Arabic. He assisted Bhai Mani Singh in writing the Pothi Sahib (now called Guru Granth Sahib) when Guru Gobind Singh dictated it to them at Damdama Sahib. Baba Deep Singh also set up three taksals (academies) to propagate Gurbani and the Sikh philosophy. These taksals continue to render invaluable service to this day. |
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University Of Chicago Press
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"McLeod is a renowned scholar of Sikhism. . . . [This book] confirms my view that there is nothing about the Sikhs or their religion that McLeod does not know and there is no one who can put it across with as much clarity and brevity as he can. In his latest work he has compressed in under 150 pages the principal sources of the Sikh religion, the Khalsa tradition and the beliefs of breakaway sects like the Nirankaris and Namdharis. . . . As often happens, an outsider has sharper insight into the workings of a community than insiders whose visions are perforce restricted."—Khushwant Singh, Hindustan Times
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By Anita Ganeri
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"Sikh Stories" is part of the "Storyteller" series, illustrated books that features stories from the world's major religions accompanied by fact boxes that provide background and supplementary information on each religion under consideration. |
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By Dana Eck
The Teaching Company
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Audio Book: Cassette Tapes. Five Cassette Tapes and a 45-Page Course Guide, housed in a Heavy Plastic Clamshell Case |
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