On political conditions in Punjab, India, with particular reference to the role of Santa Jaranaila Siṅgha, 1947-1984, who died in Golden Temple (Amritsar) Assault.

Known as the holiest shrine in the Sikh religion, the Sri Harmandir Sahib is often called the Golden Temple because of its gold-covered exterior. Sikhs from all over the world come to Amritsar, India, to worship at the shrine. Over the years, it has also become a popular tourist destination. Explore the facility, history, people, and beliefs behind the building in Harmandir Sahib Sikh Temple, a Houses of Faith book.

This book examines three closely related questions in the process of canon formation in the Sikh tradition: how the text of the Adi Granth came into being, the meaning of gurbani, and how the Adi Granth became the Guru Granth Sahib. The censure of scholarly research on the Adi Granth was closely related to the complex political situation of Punjab and brought the whole issue of academic freedom into sharper focus. This book addresses some of these issues from an academic perspective. The Adi Granth, the sacred scripture of the Sikhs, means ‘first religious book’ (from the word ‘adi’ which means ‘first’ and ‘granth’ which means ‘religious book’). Sikhs normally refer to the Adi Granth as the Guru Granth Sahib to indicate a confession of faith in the scripture as Guru. The contents of the Adi Granth are commonly known as bani (utterance) or gurbani (the utterance of the Guru). The transcendental origin (or ontological status) of the hymns of the Adi Granth is termed dhur ki bani (utterance from the beginning). This particular understanding of revelation is based upon the doctrine of the sabad, or divine word, defined by Guru Nanak and the succeeding Gurus. This book also explores the revelation of the bani and its verbal expression, devotional music in the Sikh tradition, the role of the scripture in Sikh ceremonies, and the hymns of Guru Nanak and Guru Arjan.

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

This Volume Provides A Wealth Of Pictures Along With Text Covering Historical Sikh Gurudwaras In The National Capital City. The Book Presents How The Sikh Community In Delhi Plays An Influential And Active Role In The Social, Economic And Political Life Of The City.