WORLDS YOUNGEST RELIGION SIKHISM

Why this small book on Sikhism when there is abundant literature already available in the market? Obviously, the objective of this work is to highlight the following aspects with which the Sikh Sangat may not be generally familiar Disposal of mortal remains of Guru Nanak, and its spiritual implications; Gurudwara Pather Sahib in the deep Himalayas in Leh-Ladakh; Concept of Nanak Lama; Guru Nanak on a sort of Haj pilgrimage to Mecca, Medina, Baghdad and other Muslim shrines.Islamic influence on Sikhism particularly of the Sufi shade, and the profound veneration in which Guru Nanak is held by the Tibetans are indeed the raison dtre for this book, small in size but large in substance. Undoubtedly, this self-contained book is an essential reading for all general readers keen to know in depth about Sikhism, Sikh intelligentsia in particular.

Book Contents

1. Was Baba Nanak Cremated or Buried 2. Founding of Sikh Faith 3. Cultural Juxtaposition 4. Mysticism 5. Banda Bahadur 6. Guru Granth Sahib 7. Nam 8. Sarbat Khalsa 9. Nanak Lama The Tibetan Connection 10. Baba Nanak in Baghdad 11. Guru Nanak From Middle East Back to India 12. Significance of Guruship 13. Chronology of Sikh Gurus 14. Sikh Scriptures 15. Sangat & Pangat 16. Convergence of Sikh Philosophical Thoughts Select Bibliography