Faith and Philosophy of Sikhism

This volume deals with almost every aspect of Sikh philosophy. It covers the subject of Sikhism thoroughly in a manner which makes it interesting to read and easy to understand. A special care has been taken to put the principles of Sikhism philosophy in proper order. A sincere effort has been made to give elaborate details having deep bearing on minute details relevant to the subject. This book focuses on the religion, social customs, and way of life. It covers these aspects with a focus on the ten Gurus, their lives and teachings, various orders, the philosophy, the way of life, the status of women in the Sikh religion, religious and domestic ceremonies, the festivals, the emerging trends, and the future vision of Sikhism. Indeed the information given in this volume is fairly comprehensive in contents so that all the readers should feel benefited with this text of religion. About The Author:- Sardar Harjeet Singh was born in year 1962. He completed his B.A. (Sociology) and M.A. (Sociology) from Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. He is associated with many reputed educational institutes as a visiting faculty member. He has practiced in community in diverse settings, such as State departments, Public Services and Educational Institutes. He has also functioned as instructor in various settings. Presently, he is associated with various organizations working for the development of Sikh Philosophy in world. Contents:- Contents, Preface ix, 1. Sikhism: An Introduction 1, 2. History 9, Origin, Early History, Guru Angad, Guru Amar Das, Guru Ram Das, Guru Arjan Dev, Guru Har Gobind, Guru Har Rai, Guru Har Kishan, Guru Tegh Bahadur, Medieval History, Guru Gobind Singh, Guru, Granth Sahib, Misldari, Start of Rakhi System, Modern History, Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, References, 3. Philosophy 27, Basic Philosophy, Divine Laws, Primary Beliefs, One God, Reincarnation, Brotherhood, Disciplined Life, Ethics, Metaphysics, References, 4. Concept of God 41, Defining God, Dimensions of God, Concept of Sahaj, Sikh, Cosmology, Philosophy of God, Messengers of God, Nirvana, References, 5. Main Figures 59, Main Figures in Early Period, Guru Nanak, Guru Angad, Guru Amar, Das, Guru Ram Das, Guru Arjan Dev, Guru Har Gobind, Guru Har, Rai, Guru Har Kishan, Guru Tegh Bahadur, Bhai Mardana, Bhai, Bala, Mai Bhago, Banda Singh Bahadur, Mata Sundri, Main Figures, in Medieval Period, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Sant Attar Singh, Fateh, Singh Ahluvalia, Maharaja Kharak Singh, Main Figures in Modern, Period, Sant Dalip Singh, Giani Zail Singh, Master Tara Singh, Sobha, Singh, References, 6. Scriptures 83, Divine Words, Religious Scriptures, Adi Granth, Guru Granth Sahib, Non-Religious Scriptures, Dasam Granth, Janamsakhis, Non-, Religious Compositions of Guru Har Rai And Guru Tegh Bahadur, References, vi Faith & Philosophy of Sikhism, 7. Teachings 111, Spiritual Teachings, Redemption, Devotion to God, Ethical Actions, Message of Harmony and Love, References, 8. Moral Value System 125, Moral Values, Morality in Life, Moral Values for Leader, Moral Duties, of Subjects, Moral Values in Society, Practical Aspects, References, 9. Movements 141, Religious Movements, Nirankari Movement, The Namdhari, Movement, Reform Movements, Singh Sabha Movement, Akali, Movement, Revivalist Movements, Radhasoami Satsang, Jaito Morcha, Movement, Gurdwara Reform Movement, References, 10. Reformers 157, Reformers in Early Period, Baba Buddha, Bhai Mani Singh, Bhai, Taru Singh, Bhai Gurdas, Mian Mir, Bibi Bhani, Reformers in, Medieval Period, Sant Sohan Singh, Sohan Lal Suri, Reformers in, Modern Period, Bhai Lachhman Singh, Baba Puran Singh, Bhai Vir, Singh, References, 11. Major Sects 173, Akalis, Nirankaris, Namdharis, Khalsa, Five K’s, Udasis, Nirmalas, Sanatan Singh Sabha, Akhand Kirtani Jatha, Parsadi Sikhs, References, 12. Demographic Propagation 187, Origin of Sikhism, Early Rise, Rise of Khalsa, Factors Responsible, for Rise, Sikhism in other Parts of World, Demographics, References, 13. Socio-Political Influence 199, Socio-Political Identity, Sikhism and Politics, Fundamentalism, Origins, of Sikh Fundamentalism, Contemporary Politics, References, 14. Religious Rituals and Traditions 209, Religious Rituals, Ardas, Amrit Sanskar, Social Rituals, Naam Karan, Anand Karaj, Antam Sanskar, Other Rituals, Chardi Kala, Dasvand, Kirtan, Langar, Simran, References, 15. Society 233, Social Order, Social Conduct, Traditional Values in Society, Caste, System, Status of Women, References, 16. Festivals 257, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, Lohri, Maghi, Hola, Mahalla, Vaisakhi, Guru Arjan Shahid Divas, Diwali in Sikhism, Guru, Tegh Bahadur Shahid Divas, References, CONTENTS:- vii, 17. Religious Places 273, Religious Places in India, Harmandir Sahib, Shri Akal Takht Sahib, Takht Shri Damdama Sahib, Takht Shri Keshgarh Sahib, Takht Shri, Hazur Sahib, Takht Shri Patna Sahib, Gurdwara Sheeshganj, Hemkund Sahib, Ponta Sahib, Nanakmatta, Religious Places outside, India, Nankana Sahib, Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Gurdwara Dera, Sahib, References, 18. Art and Iconography 289, History, Architecture, Sculptures, Calligraphy, Present Day Examples, References, 19. Sikhism in Modern World 295, Diaspora, Modern Religious Movements, Spiritual Revolution, Future, Sikhism as a Global Religion, References, Index 307, Bibliography 317 The Title 'Faith and Philosophy of Sikhism written/authored/edited by Sardar Harjeet Singh', published in the year 2009. The ISBN 9788178357218 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 336 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is RELIGION / PHILOSOPHY. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-