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The first to appear in Curzon's well respected 'Popular Dictionary' series. ... Read more

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Excellent Introduction to Sikhism
This dictionary contains most of the terms that are related to Sikhism. Although not really an introductory course, by reading the definitions of so many words in the Sikh vocabulary, one gets an idea of what the religionis all about, including its relation to Islam and Hinduism, the two relatedfaiths of India. The book lists the major figures in Sikhism, an outline ofthe history of the religion, a list of the sacred books, theology and ageneral overview of the philosophy, both in the introduction and in thedefinitions itself. A great aid for those interested in the faith. ... Read more

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One of a series that focuses on major religions and their relevance to contemporary life. It offers a balance of information about each religion and an exploration of how we can learn from it. The text looks at the founders and significant individuals in the religion and its key beliefs, signs and symbols. Worship is also covered, the festivals, celebrations, rites of passage, pilgrimages and sacred places. Moral issues and ultimate questions are presented and considered. The concepts explored in the "Living Religions" series are presented here in a simplified and more accessible text. ... Read more

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Arguing that intellectual movements, such as deconstruction, postsecular theory, and political theology, have different implications for cultures and societies that live with the debilitating effects of past imperialisms, Arvind Mandair unsettles the politics of knowledge construction in which the category of "religion" continues to be central. Through a case study of Sikhism, he launches an extended critique of religion as a cultural universal. At the same time, he presents a portrait of how certain aspects of Sikh tradition were reinvented as "religion" during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

India's imperial elite subtly recast Sikh tradition as a sui generis religion, which robbed its teachings of their political force. In turn, Sikhs began to define themselves as a "nation" and a "world religion" that was separate from, but parallel to, the rise of the Indian state and global Hinduism. Rather than investigate these processes in isolation from Europe, Mandair shifts the focus closer to the political history of ideas, thereby recovering part of Europe's repressed colonial memory.

Mandair rethinks the intersection of religion and the secular in discourses such as history of religions, postcolonial theory, and recent continental philosophy. Though seemingly unconnected, these discourses are shown to be linked to a philosophy of "generalized translation" that emerged as a key conceptual matrix in the colonial encounter between India and the West. In this riveting study, Mandair demonstrates how this philosophy of translation continues to influence the repetitions of religion and identity politics in the lives of South Asians, and the way the academy, state, and media have analyzed such phenomena.

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The Spiritual Gems is the comparative study of Judaism & Sikhism. Each topic of discussion of both religions has been taken on two pages. Left hand side of the page has been dedicated to Judaism and the right hand side of the page has been dedicated to Sikhism. Section 1: covers the understanding of God. Who God is? presence of God, perfection of God, power of God and similar chapters. Section 2 talks about how to make changes in your life. Chapters are written about the creation of universe, purpose of life, self-purification, discipline, compassion, humility and patience etc. Section 3 covers the tug of war that goes in our minds at all times. This is war between marriage & divorce, between life & Death, between heaven & hell, between contentment & greed and between optimism & pessimism and many other interesting opposites. Section 4 talks about the topics which become hurdles in our lives. Chapters have been written on Bribery, Corruption, deceit, vendetta, sin, addictions, hypocrisy, ego, and anger etc. The last 6 pages of the book have been dedicated to a synopsis of commonalities & differences between the two religions. It is amazing to see the similarities in the oldest and youngest religion. ... Read more

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Sikhism expounds the ideal of a highly civilized person who lives holistically, with inner awareness of the Lord and with the purpose of serving the nation selflessly. Sikhism believes in one God, formless, eternal, infinite, all-pervading, absolute, and beyond human comprehension. Truth can be attained by grace through devotion, righteousness, and selfless service. This book enables the reader to have a clear understanding of the philosophy and faith of this great religious tradition. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: W.H. Allen ... Read more

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Comparative study of Sikhism in relation to Christianity and Judaism; articles. ... Read more

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Dimensions: 22x14.3x1.4 cm. ... Read more