The Ultimate Sikhism Library - (A Unique Collection of 3 sacred books of the Sikhs)Sikhism is a monistic religion founded in fifteenth century Punjab on the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev and ten successive Sikh Gurus (the last one being the sacred text Guru Granth Sahib). It is the fifth-largest organized religion in the world. This system of religious philosophy and expression has been traditionally known as the Gurmat (literally the counsel of the gurus) or the Sikh Dharma. Sikhism originated from the word Sikh, which in turn comes from the Sanskrit root śiṣya meaning disciple or learner, or śikṣa meaning instruction. (Source: Wiki)Book-1The Sikh Religion, Volume 1by Max Arthur MacAuliffe [1909]Detailed information on the historical and philosophical background of Sikhism.Book-2The Religion of the Sikhsby Dorothy Field [1914]A short guide to the Sikh religion.Book-3Shri Guru Granth SahibThe Granth is the central text of Sikhism, a religion that emerged in the Punjab region of India in the 15th Century. Sikhism is a unique faith which has aspects of Islam: monotheism and iconoclasm, and Hinduism: reincarnation, karma and nirvana. However Sikhism is distinct from Hinduism and Islam. The Sikh Gurus (teachers), contemporaries of Luther and Calvin, were reformers who rejected the caste system and much of the apparatus of Hindu ritual and legalism. They promoted religious tolerance and the equality of women. The founding Guru, Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, (1469-1538), is noted for the saying There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim.The Granth, compiled by Guru Gobind Singh, contains compositions of six Gurus, namely Guru Nanak, Guru Angad, Guru Amar Das, Guru Ram Das, Guru Arjan, and Guru Teg Bahadur. The hymns are arranged by the thirty one ragas (musical forms) in which they were composed. The hymns that comprise the Granth were originally written in several different languages: Persian, mediaeval Prakrit, Hindi, Marathi, old Panjabi, Multani, and several local dialects. In addition, there are Sanskrit and Arabic portions. This makes it extrordinarily difficult to translate. The translation presented here is the Khalsa Consensus Translation, which is highly regarded by scholars.The Granth is considered the living embodiment of the Gurus, the eleventh guru. Printed copies of the Granth are treated with the greatest respect. This is the reason for the honorific titles that make up the full name of the book. There are protocols to be observed in while reading of the Granth. A Sikh reader suggests the following: Out of respect, it is advised that before you do read the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, that you cover your hair. This is normally with a turban or a piece of cloth provided by the gurdwara.Also we have many best titles which you will like:1. H. P. Lovecraft’s Collection [ 58 Books ]2. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Collection [ 10 Books ]3. History Classics4. Homeopathy cures5. The Ultimate Buddhism Library - A Unique Collection of 50 Books6. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Collection [ 29 books ]7. Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Collection [ 16 books ]8. Daily Reading Holy Bible - 365 days9. The General Theory Of Employment [ By: John Maynard Keynes ]10.The Ultimate Freemasonry Library __ A Unique Collection of 12 Books11.Sherlock Holmes Classics12.Seven Pillars Of Wisdom13.Healing with herbs14.The Ultimate Tarot Library15.Plutarch’s Collection [ 3 books ]16.Elizabeth Gaskell’s Collection [ 59 books ]17.Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s Collection [ 14 books ]18.Morals and Dogma19.The Return of Sherlock Holmes20.James Joyce’s Collection [ 4 Books ]
