A chinese philosopher who created the philosophy of confucianism to try and stop war. The sikh philosophy besides the absolute value of the divine itself the sikh value system comprises the following. Sikh means seeker of knowledge in punjabi, the language of indias punjab region and of sikhism s holy books. Sikhism, founded upon the teachings of guru nanak and the ten successive sikh gurus in fifteenth century punjab, is the fifthlargest organized religion in the world.
The word bible is derived from the greek word biblia meaning books. The list may include works of fiction, nonfiction, religious texts, poetry and more. Sikh ethics gobind singh mansukhani every religion pr. This book on the philosophy of sri guru granth sahib is a timely publication following the 400th year of the compilation of sri guru granth sahib by sri guru arjun dev ji, and the present humble effort in the form of this book will be an appropriate mark of respect for sri guru granth sahib. However hinduism itself has many sects, each sect having its own set of rules. However, god shows people through holy books, and by the examples of saints, the best ways to get close to him. The adi granth is the central object of worship in all. It is a voluminous text of 1430 pages, compiled and composed during the period of sikh gurus, from 1469 ad to 1708 ad. Guru granth sahib, the holy book of sikhism says, kt drsn vrqy vrqwrw gr kw drsnu agm apwrwkhat darsan vartay vartaara, gur ka darsan agamapaara i.
A way of life and philosophy well ahead of its time when it was founded over 500 years ago, the sikh religion today has a following of over 20 million people worldwide. It is a collection of nearly 6000 hymns of the sikh gurus religious leaders. Philosophy of guru granth sahib and its educational. He reads the holy books with commentaries, he does not remember god, his way of living is not flowless. Sikh download books, sacred, spiritual texts and pdf ebooks. Sikh philosophy is enshrined in sri guru granth sahib. Sikhism is based on the spiritual teachings of guru nanak, the first guru 14691539, and the nine sikh gurus that succeeded him. Singh offers unique ways for sikhs and nonsikhs to find answers to lifes questions for him or herself. Sikhism, religion and philosophy founded in the punjab region of the indian.
Originally, the religion relied on the teaching of living gurus. Sikhs generally believe that they are required to follow the teachings of the ten gurus, the last one being guru gobind singh. It is a collection of nearly 6,000 hymns of the sikh gurus religious leaders and various early and medieval saints of different religions and castes. Guru granth sahib or sri guru granth sahib ji or sggs for short, is more than just a holy book of the sikhs. Singh, examines the sikh philosophy and applies it to the challenges of modern day society, said sumeet kaur. The book teaches that outward rituals and indulgence. The reason for writing this book is to disseminate information about the sikhs and sikhism in the world beyond the indian subcontinent, where sikhism. The term which originates from byblos an ancient phoenician city which traded in papyrus used in producing a paper like substance for writing upon. The 10th guru, gobind singh, declared that he would have no living successor, and this collection of teachings would become the ultimate guru for the sikh. Hinduism is an older religion originating from the vedic period around bce, while sikhism was founded in the 15thcentury by guru nanak both religions share many philosophical concepts such as karma, dharma, mukti, maya and sa.
Similar to the collection of philosophical texts from vedas, the guru granth sahib. The holy text spans 1430 pages and contain the actual words spoken by the founders of the sikh religion the ten gurus of sikhism and various other saints from other religions including hinduism and islam. At the time when sikhism is attracting world wide notice, an online reference work. In a world, which is torn by strife because of differing beliefs, sikhism is unique. The sikh religion is based on rationalised faith than on reason but the faith is not blind and ritualistic. In india there are 6 widely known religions and many minor religions which are not even known to most people. Hinduism and sikhism are dharmic religions that originated in the indian subcontinent. The last guru, guru gobind singh, proclaimed that after him the guru of the sikhs would be the holy book of sikhism, guru granth sahib. Nine gurus followed him, the last of which, guru gobind singh, died in 1708. The basic philosophy of sikhism revolves mainly around three concepts. Bani of bhagats by g s chauhanthe lives and selected works of saints included in holy book sri guru granth sahib ji. Philosophy of sikhism universal faith sikh missionary. The tenth guru, guru gobind singh, named the sikh scripture guru granth sahib as his successor, terminating the line of human gurus and making the scripture the eternal. Full text of philosophy of sikhism internet archive.
Encyclopedias encapsulate accurate information in a given area of knowledge and have indispensable in an age which the volume and rapidity of social change are making inaccessible much that outside ones immediate domain of concentration. It was written by the six gurus of sikhism and is itself regarded by sikhs as the final, sovereign, and eternal living guru. Amidst plenty of literature available in punjabi and english, this book is unique. Truth is the highest of all virtues, but higher still is truthful living. These ideas have been compiled within the holy book of the sikhs known as the guru granth sahib. Some argue that sikhism is rooted from hindu beliefs while others hold that. First book the sacred scripture of sikhism, a religion of india. The bani is the preceptor and the preceptor is the bani, all the nectars are present in the bani.
Philosophy of guru granth sahib and its educational implications. We hope the selected texts will offer insight, wisdom and. It deals with the way in which life is to be lived. Sikh philosophy believes that the oneness is the great architect of universe. This book on the philosophy of sri guru granth sahib is a timely publication following the 400th year of the compilation of sri guru granth sahib by sri guru arjun dev ji, and the present humble. The sri guru granth sahib also known as adi granth is more than a holy book for the sikhs. Sikhs call it shri guru granth sahib ji answer to what is unique about guru granth sahib.
It is opposed to superstitious practices, ritual worship, discrimination of people based upon their caste or creed. Sikhism was divinely revealed to its first guru, or prophet, guru nanak, who died in 1539. If the faithful follows the bani of the preceptor, the preceptor himself helps him in the realisation of his ideal. A sikh treats body as the sacred abode of the spirit. Scriptures and scrolls were among the earliest of hand written books. It has its own theory of ultimate reality which is spiritual in nature. Sikhs consider the granth to be a spiritual guide for mankind, and it plays a central role in guiding the sikhs way of life. In sri guru granth sahib the guru is the spiritual guide who provides guidance to the disciple through the journey of life. It is a collection of teachings and writings by guru nanak and other gurus. Download the bible, the holy quran, the mahabharata and thousands of free pdf ebooks on buddhism, meditation etc.
The teachings of guru nanak and subsequent nine gurus or sikhism are preserved in the guru granth sahib, the holy book of sikhs. Holy congregation or the sangat also can be considered as guru because of the positive effects. Though one of the worlds youngest religions, sikhism too has a holy book of scripture compiled from various. In this collection, he freed indians from their caste system, instituted the five principles of sikhism, and outlined the future of the belief system. This system of religious philosophy and expression has traditionally been known as the gurmat literally the counsel of the gurus or the sikh dharma. Guru gobind singh named sikhism s holy book, the guru granth sahib, as his successor before his death, thus ending the line of human gurus, and making the scripture the eternal authority on the religion. Sikhism is the sacred religion of the sikhs which leads to the ultimate goal of achieving salvation and uniting with one god. How was the sikhs holy book treated in the gurdwara answers.
The sikhs treat this granth holy book as a living guru. Translation of the sikh religion holy scriptures the guru granth sahib, or adi granth, is the religious scriptures of sikhism. After him there were nine more gurus who were the highest religious authority. The adi granth, as discussed above, is believed by sikhs to be the abode of the eternal guru, and for that reason it is known to all sikhs as the guru. The fundamental beliefs of sikhism, articulated in the sacred scripture guru granth sahib, include faith and meditation on the name of. If the faithful follows the bani of the preceptor, the preceptor himself helps.
Guru nanak who established sikhism was its first guru. Guru is considered as the divine spirit which transforms. Once truth starts to shine in a persons heart, the essence of current and past holy books of all religions is understood by the person. The sikh holy book guru granth sahib is the perpetual guru, there is no place in sikhism for a living guru today. Sikhism is open to all through the teachings of its 10 gurus enshrined in the sikh holy book and living guru, sri guru granth sahib. Religious philosophy sikhiwiki, free sikh encyclopedia.
Full text of philosophy of sikhism see other formats. See more ideas about gurbani quotes, sikh quotes and guru granth sahib quotes. The holy book of the sikh religion is the guru granth sahib. They established and formalized all the practices, rules, and rituals idiosyncratic to sikhism. Sikhs treat all people with equal respect, irrespective of their faith. Their holy book is the sri guru granth sahib ji many sources call sikhism a monotheistic religion. Naam, the name of god, shabad the word of god and sat sang, the company of the pious and the holy. Sikhism or sikhi is a monotheistic religion that originated in the punjab region of the indian. The traditions and philosophy of sikhism were established by ten gurus from 1469 to 1708.
Sikhism is a faith whose followers are called sikhs. The book teaches that outward rituals and indulgence in the worldly pleasure only bring us pain. These different sects vary each other on certain issues. There is only one god who has infinite qualities and names.
Sikhism may also differ with other hindu sects on certain issues. Sikhism believes that god is oneness that permeates the entirety of creation and beyond. Sikhism simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Sikhism preaches a message of devotion and remembrance of god at all times, truthful living, equality of mankind, social justice and denounces superstitions and blind rituals. What is called as hinduism or sanatana dharma, islam, christianity, sikhism, buddhism, jainism are the known.
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