Sikh Code of Conduct

Sikh Code of Conduct
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Publisher : Akaal Publishers
Total Pages : 152
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Synopsis Sikh Code of Conduct by : Akaal Publishers

5th Edition 'This edition also has a new section on 'Gurbani da adab' respecting Gurbani & has been revised throughout with additional explanatory notes

Introduction to Sikhism

Introduction to Sikhism
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Publisher : Hemkunt Press
Total Pages : 228
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ISBN-10 : 8170101816
ISBN-13 : 9788170101819
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis Introduction to Sikhism by : Gobind Singh Mansukhani

Contains 125 questions about Sikh religion. This book also features quotations from Guru Granth Sahib.

Ik Onkar One God

Ik Onkar One God
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Publisher : 'Ik Onkar One God'
Total Pages : 152
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ISBN-10 : 9788184650938
ISBN-13 : 8184650930
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis Ik Onkar One God by : Simran Kaur Arneja

On Sikh gurus and Sikhism.

Essentials of Sikhism

Essentials of Sikhism
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Total Pages : 338
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015034390610
ISBN-13 :
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Synopsis Essentials of Sikhism by : Daljeet Singh

Anand Sahib

Anand Sahib
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 99
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ISBN-10 : 1928761151
ISBN-13 : 9781928761150
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis Anand Sahib by : Amar

Sikhism

Sikhism
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 177
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ISBN-10 : 9780198745570
ISBN-13 : 0198745575
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Sikhism by : Eleanor M. Nesbitt

An accessible introduction to the world's fifth largest religion, this work presents Sikhism's meanings and myths, and its practices, rituals, and festivals, also addressing ongoing social issues such as the relationship with the Indian state, the diaspora, and caste.

Sikhism

Sikhism
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 321
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ISBN-10 : 9780857735492
ISBN-13 : 0857735497
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Sikhism by : Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh

Almost from the moment, some five centuries ago, that their religion was founded in the Punjab by Guru Nanak, Sikhs have enjoyed a distinctive identity. This sense of difference, forged during Sikhism's fierce struggles with the Mughal Empire, is still symbolised by the 'Five Ks' ('panj kakar', in Punjabi), those articles of faith to which all baptised Sikhs subscribe: uncut hair bound in a turban; comb; special undergarment; iron bracelet and dagger (or kirpan) - the unique marks of the Sikh military fraternity (the word Sikh means 'disciple' in Punjabi). Yet for all its ongoing attachment to the religious symbols that have helped set it apart from neighbouring faiths in South Asia, Sikhism amounts to far more than just signs or externals. Now the world's fifth largest religion, with a significant diaspora especially in Britain and North America, this remarkable monotheistic tradition commands the allegiance of 25 million people, and is a global phenomenon. In her balanced appraisal, Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh reviews the history, theology and worship of a community poised between reconciling its hereditary creeds and certainties with the fast-paced pressures of modernity. She outlines and explains the core Sikh beliefs, and explores the writings and teachings of the Ten Sikh Gurus in Sikhism's Holy Scriptures, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (more usually called just the 'Granth'). Further chapters explore Sikh ethics, art and architecture, and matters of gender and the place of women in the tradition. The book attractively combines the warm empathy of a Sikh with the objective insights and acute perspectives of a prominent scholar of religion.

Sikh Identity

Sikh Identity
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Publisher : Manohar Publishers
Total Pages : 404
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ISBN-10 : 8173044015
ISBN-13 : 9788173044014
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis Sikh Identity by : Pashaura Singh

Papers presented at an international conference in 1996.

The Sikhs

The Sikhs
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Publisher : Image
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 9780307429339
ISBN-13 : 0307429334
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis The Sikhs by : Patwant Singh

Five hundred years ago, Guru Nanak founded the Sikh faith in India. The Sikhs defied the caste system; rejected the authority of Hindu priests; forbade magic and idolatry; and promoted the equality of men and women -- beliefs that incurred the wrath of both Hindus and Muslims. In the centuries that followed, three of Nanak's nine successors met violent ends, and his people continued to battle hostile regimes. The conflict has raged into our own time: in 1984 the Golden Temple of Amritsar -- the holy shrine of the Sikhs--was destroyed by the Indian Army. In retaliation, Sikh bodyguards assassinated Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Now, Patwant Singh gives us the compelling story of the Sikhs -- their origins, traditions and beliefs, and more recent history. He shows how a movement based on tenets of compassion and humaneness transformed itself, of necessity, into a community that values bravery and military prowess as well as spirituality. We learn how Gobind Singh, the tenth and last Guru, welded the Sikhs into a brotherhood, with each man bearing the surname Singh, or "Lion," and abiding by a distinctive code of dress and conduct. He tells of Banda the Brave's daring conquests, which sowed the seeds of a Sikh state, and how the enlightened ruler Ranjit Singh fulfilled this promise by founding a Sikh empire. The author examines how, through the centuries, the Sikh soldier became an exemplar of discipline and courage and explains how Sikhs -- now numbering nearly 20 million worldwide -- have come to be known for their commitment to education, their business acumen, and their enterprising spirit. Finally, Singh concludes that it would be a grave error to alienate an energetic and vital community like the Sikhs if modern India is to realize its full potential. He urges India's leaders to learn from the past and to "honour the social contract with Indians of every background and persuasion."

Reflections on 1984

Reflections on 1984
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Publisher : Akaal Publishers
Total Pages : 220
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ISBN-10 : 9780955458736
ISBN-13 : 0955458730
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis Reflections on 1984 by : Harjinder Singh

In 1984 the Indian Government attacked the holiest shrine of the Sikhs in Amritsar, commonly known as the Golden Temple (Harmander Sahib) on the pre-text of flushing out terrorists. 30 years later this attack on the faith & nationhood of the Sikhs still brings up painful memories of murder, terrorism and genocide. In light of newly disclosed documents by the British Government, many questions remain unanswered for the Sikh community about the events prior to and after Operation Blue Star (the Indian Army s attack on the Sikh s holiest shrine in Amritsar). The aim of the book is to explore the events leading up to 1984 and to analyse the pursuit of truth, justice and liberty, for Sikhs in India and the diaspora. The book follows a narrative which is historical and topical, bringing current issues of Sikhs and Punjabi's into the discussion. There is also a focus on Sikhs in the diaspora and current Sikh agitations for justice.