Sikhism World's Youngest Religion - A Book

[scottaleger]

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 "Father 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.

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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 d'etre 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.

 

[Breathe]

I will consider purchasing this book as it covers things that I would like to learn more about, in particular Gurū Nānak in Tibet - I have been after more information on this for a while but I have not found enough to satisfy my curiosity yet.

Thank you for the plug.

 

[Rami]

A Letter to Sikh Student is wonderful Book available in the market.
Why do we pray?
Why do we need Guru Granth Sahib's blessings and
protection in our success, failure, sorrows, tragedies,
happiness etc.?
How should be the life of children, youth and old
men as per Sikhism?

 

[Rami]

A Sikh in Greece is a wonderful Book available in market

This we believe, is an inspiring
story. Every time we read it, we get new
emotions. I have read it once, twice,
thrice, perhaps, even more times. This
true story motivates the reader to be a
true Sikh. It seems as fresh today as it
was thirty years ago.

 

[Marco19]

I will consider purchasing this book as it covers things that I would like to learn more about, in particular Gurū Nānak in Tibet - I have been after more information on this for a while but I have not found enough to satisfy my curiosity yet.

Thank you for the plug.

My friend, i wonder if you have found something important which you want to share with curious people like me

or if you have some links or book titles.

Thanks in advance

 

[Breathe]

My friend, i wonder if you have found something important which you want to share with curious people like me

or if you have some links or book titles.

Thanks in advance

Unfortunately my friend, I do not have very much information on it at all. I have been looking for a book on it, but it is quite difficult to find one at my library. I suppose I have little choice but to buy one myself.

Regarding information, I've found a couple of things online:

Gurudongmar Dongmar Nanak Sikkim Tibet Nepal Sidhs
Guru Nanak in Tibet Quotes - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia.
SikhSpectrum.com Monthly. Guru Nanak, first Sikh prophet, visited Tibet. Buddhist consider Guru Nanak as one of their saints.
GURU NANAK IN TIBET

Something I have noticed with the Nanak in Tibet information that I have read: the Tibetan stories are more fantastic, and amazing, and miraculous. Due to this, I expect more inaccuracies and falsehoods to be within the legends, but they are probably somewhat based upon actual events and made more, well, exciting. I expect the reason for this is because of the influence of stories of bodhisattvas, and the desire to see Gurū Nānak as an enlightened being, who usually come with siddhi powers in the legends.

 

[Marco19]

Thank you,

i'll check them.

One of the things which i can't understand (may be because i don't know more about it), how comes that many Lamas visit the Golden Temple as a respect to a person whom they love. BUT on the other hand i can't recall any Tibetian group who converted or followed Him to punjab.

 

[Breathe]

One of the things which i can't understand (may be because i don't know more about it), how comes that many Lamas visit the Golden Temple as a respect to a person whom they love. BUT on the other hand i can't recall any Tibetian group who converted or followed Him to punjab.

Perhaps one of the books will mention some families who did.

I suppose, if not, there are other possibilities as to why. Perhaps politics played a role, or perhaps he was not fluent in Tibetan. Gurū Nānak did however say "Na koī Hindū, na koī musulmān" (there is no Hindu, there is no Muslim) so there would be no need, in Nānak's eyes, for one to convert to his message, so long as they implemented his teachings. I doubt his philosophical teachings would have lasted more than a hundred or so years though before they ended up being subsumed into the local religions' interpretations, and then vanishing.

 

[Marco19]

A Sikh in Greece is a wonderful Book available in market

This we believe, is an inspiring
story. Every time we read it, we get new
emotions. I have read it once, twice,
thrice, perhaps, even more times. This
true story motivates the reader to be a
true Sikh. It seems as fresh today as it
was thirty years ago.

Hello Rami,

i've read it, well not sure if it is a book, i would say a booklet or memoir...
i like that he was sort of objective in his review, specially when he didn't blame harshly those who don't carry the 5Ks, and he mentioned his case as a special case.

it was a balanced approach to a sacred/faith issue.

thanks for sharing it, and would like to read more from other Sikh experiences in different countries if they are (except USA, i have read enough )

 

[GURSIKH]

hi Od ,Marco

"Nanakmatta" is a town in neighboring province of Tibet . Matta or Matt means "THOUGHT " . Earlier name of this town was "Gorakhmatta" . Gorakh was very famous SIDDH YOGI . here took place discussion between the followers of Gorakh Nath and Guru Nanak .

ਜੋਗੁ ਨ ਦੇਸਿ ਦਿਸੰਤਰਿ ਭਵਿਐ ਜੋਗੁ ਨ ਤੀਰਥਿ ਨਾਈਐ ॥
Yoga is not wandering through foreign lands; Yoga is not bathing at sacred shrines of pilgrimage.

ਅੰਜਨ ਮਾਹਿ ਨਿਰੰਜਨਿ ਰਹੀਐ ਜੋਗ ਜੁਗਤਿ ਇਵ ਪਾਈਐ ॥੨॥
Remaining unblemished in the midst of the filth of the world - this is the way to attain Yoga. ||2||

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਭੇਟੈ ਤਾ ਸਹਸਾ ਤੂਟੈ ਧਾਵਤੁ ਵਰਜਿ ਰਹਾਈਐ ॥
Meeting with the True Guru, doubt is dispelled, and the wandering mind is restrained.

ਨਿਝਰੁ ਝਰੈ ਸਹਜ ਧੁਨਿ ਲਾਗੈ ਘਰ ਹੀ ਪਰਚਾ ਪਾਈਐ ॥
Nectar rains down, celestial music resounds, and deep within, wisdom is obtained.

ਅੰਜਨ ਮਾਹਿ ਨਿਰੰਜਨਿ ਰਹੀਐ ਜੋਗ ਜੁਗਤਿ ਇਵ ਪਾਈਐ ॥੩॥
Remaining unblemished in the midst of the filth of the world - this is the way to attain Yoga. ||3||

ਨਾਨਕ ਜੀਵਤਿਆ ਮਰਿ ਰਹੀਐ ਐਸਾ ਜੋਗੁ ਕਮਾਈਐ ॥
O Nanak, remain dead while yet alive - practice such a Yoga.

ਵਾਜੇ ਬਾਝਹੁ ਸਿੰਙੀ ਵਾਜੈ ਤਉ ਨਿਰਭਉ ਪਦੁ ਪਾਈਐ ॥
When the horn is blown without being blown, then you shall attain the state of fearless dignity.

ਅੰਜਨ ਮਾਹਿ ਨਿਰੰਜਨਿ ਰਹੀਐ ਜੋਗ ਜੁਗਤਿ ਤਉ ਪਾਈਐ ॥੪॥੧॥੮॥
Remaining unblemished in the midst of the filth of the world - this is the way to attain Yoga. ||4||1||8||




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