Teachings of the Sikh Gurus

Selections from the Sikh Scriptures
Erscheinungsjahr 2005
ISBN: 978-0-415-26604-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 216 Seiten, Format (B × H): 139 mm x 215 mm, Gewicht: 277 g

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.

Zielgruppe

General

Autoren/Hrsg.

Shackle, Christopher

Mandair, Arvind

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Sonstige Religionen Östliche Religionen Sikhismus
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Heilige & Traditionelle Texte, Mythologie, Vergleichende Mythologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1 Japji; Chapter 2 Impermanence; Chapter 3 Asa Ki Var; Chapter 4 Mind, Self, Ego; Chapter 5 Siddh Gosht; Chapter 6 Ethical Being; Chapter 7 Anand Sahib; Chapter 8 Guru as Word; Chapter 9 Shabad Hazare (Patshahi 10); Chapter 10 Communicating Ecstasy; Chapter 11 Zafarnama;

Über Autor(innen)

Christopher Shackle, Arvind-pal Singh Mandair