A Popular Dictionary of Sikhism
Author | : W. Owen Cole |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 2005-08-15 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1135797609 |
The first to appear in Curzon's well respected 'Popular Dictionary' series.
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Author | : W. Owen Cole |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 2005-08-15 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1135797609 |
The first to appear in Curzon's well respected 'Popular Dictionary' series.
Author | : Institute of Sikh Studies (Chandīgarh, India) |
Publisher | : Chandigarh, India : Institute of Sikh Studies |
Total Pages | : 784 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : |
Contributed articles.
Author | : Arvind-Pal Singh Mandair |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2022-07-14 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1350202282 |
Sikhism, one of the major spiritual-philosophical traditions of India, is often missing from discussions of cross-cultural philosophy. In this introduction, Arvind-Pal Singh Mandair, an internationally acknowledged expert in Sikh studies, provides the first rigorous engagement in the West with Sikh philosophy. Sensitive both to the historical formation of Sikh thought, and to the decolonial context in which he writes, Mandair examines some of the key concepts of Sikh philosophy and how they inform its vision of life. He asks what Sikh philosophical concepts tell us about the nature of reality, the relationship between mind/self/ego, and whether it is possible to discern broad contours of a Sikh logic, epistemology and ontology. Additionally, the book looks at how these concepts address broader themes such as the body, health and well-being, creation and cosmology, death and rebirth, the nature of action and intention, bioethics and, a theme that undergirds every chapter, spirituality. Each chapter concludes with a set of bullet points highlighting the key concepts discussed, a set of questions for further discussion and teachings points to aid discussion. Through this much-needed introduction we understand the place of Sikh Philosophy within modern Sikh studies and why the philosophical quest became marginalized in contemporary Sikh studies. Most importantly, we recognize the importance of looking beyond the well-trodden terrain of Hindu and Buddhist thinkers and involving Sikh philosophical thought in the emergent field of world philosophies.
Author | : Gobind Singh Mansukhani |
Publisher | : Hemkunt Press |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Sikhism |
ISBN | : 9788170101819 |
Contains 125 questions about Sikh religion. This book also features quotations from Guru Granth Sahib.
Author | : Arvind-Pal Singh Mandair |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2013-06-06 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1441153667 |
Sikhism's short but relatively eventful history provides a fascinating insight into the working of misunderstood and seemingly contradictory themes such as politics and religion, violence and mysticism, culture and spirituality, orality and textuality, public sphere versus private sphere, tradition and modernity. This book presents students with a careful analysis of these complex themes as they have manifested themselves in the historical evolution of the Sikh traditions and the encounter of Sikhs with modernity and the West, in the philosophical teachings of its founders and their interpretation by Sikh exegetes, and in Sikh ethical and intellectual responses to contemporary issues in an increasingly secular and pluralistic world. Sikhism: A Guide for the Perplexed serves as an ideal guide to Sikhism, and also for students of Asian studies, Sociology of Religion and World Religions.
Author | : Christopher Shackle |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 2013-07-04 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1136451080 |
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.
Author | : Eleanor M. Nesbitt |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 177 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0198745575 |
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.
Author | : Pashaura Singh |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780198075547 |
The growth in Sikh studies worldwide has led to greater attention to Sikh history and culture in recent times. Written in honour of W.H. McLeod and N. Gerald Barrier, two pioneers of Sikh studies, this book goes beyond the usual studies of Sikh philosophy and religious practice. The essays explore Sikh historiography, identity, music and ethics, the Sikh diaspora, and the history and the current state of scholarship in the area of Sikh studies. They represent a diverse range of theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of Sikhism, including religious studies, historical studies, anthropology, sociology, gender and ethnic studies, ethnomusicology, diaspora studies, and ritual and performance studies. They also analyse how local experiences confirm yet complicate notions of global and/or diasporic Sikh belief and practice. This book will be of considerable interest to scholars and students of Sikh studies, history, religion, diaspora studies as well as general readers.
Author | : William Owen Cole |
Publisher | : Hodder Education |
Total Pages | : 207 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Sikhism |
ISBN | : 9780340867594 |
Teach Yourself Sikhism is a comprehensive guide to the faith itself and to Sikh society. It looks at all aspects of Sikhism including: - worship and festivals - Sikh initiation - the Gurus and the beginnings of Sikhism - the Sikh scriptures and teachings about God - the family - marriage and death - Sikh names and the naming ceremony - ethics - Sikhism in the modern period. The 'Teach Yourself World Faiths' series aims to present all the essential information required by a reader who has no previous knowledge of the religion, but who wants to feel confident in dealing with members of the faith community - in terms of their beliefs and attitudes, and also of the practical details of their culture, ceremony, diet and moral views. As such it is relevant to the needs of police, social workers, solicitors, businessmen, teachers and all who require sensitivity and insight in dealing with the public in a multi-faith and multi-ethnic society. "Teach Yourself Sikhism" is an introduction to the history, beliefs, religious practices and social customs of Sikhism. It is suitable for A-level students, as background reading for undergraduate students in Religious Studies, and for the general reader.
Author | : Nirmal Kumar |
Publisher | : Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9781932705683 |
Containing the 11th Guru Nanak Memorial Lectures to Punjabi University, which were delivered in 1977 and hailed as a turning point in the study of the Sikh Gurus' message, this study relates the ideas of the holy Gurus to the ideas of both Western thinkers and ancient Indian visionaries. This philosophic work expresses with clarity and precision the Sikh Gurus' questions about God, immortality, and love, and the solution of active love that they promoted in response to the extreme bigotry they encountered.