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Bhai Mani Singh Contribtion in Sikh History
© 2018 JETIR August 2018, Volume 5, Issue 8 www.jetir.org (ISSN-2349-5162) BHAI MANI SINGH CONTRIBTION IN SIKH HISTORY Simranjeet Kaur, M.Phil. Research Scholar, History Department, Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo. Dr. Daljeet Kaur Gill, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo. ABSTRACT Bhai Mani Singh is an important personality in Sikh History. He was a very good speaker and writer. He performed the service of a priest in Amritsar and played an important role in reforming the dismal conditions there. He spent all his life for saving the unity, integrity and honour of Sikh religion and promoted knowledge among the Sikhs by becoming the founder of the Giani Sect. He created an example for the coming generations by sacrificing himself at the age of ninety years. The sacrifice of Bhai Mani Singh filled every Sikh with a wave of anger and impassion. His unique martyrdom had turned the history of Sikhism forwards. His personality, in real meaning; is a source of inspiration for his followers. Sikh history, from the very beginning, has an important place in human welfare and social reforms for its sacrifices and martyrdoms. The ancestors and leaders of Sikh sect made important contributions at different times and places. Bhai Mani Singh showed his ability in different tasks initiated by Sikh Gurus by remaining in Sikh sect ant took the cause of social reforms to a new height. To keep the dignity of Sikh History intact, he sacrificed his life by getting himself chopped into pieces at the age of 90 for not being able to pay the prescribed taxes.1 While making an unparallel contribution in the Sikh history, Bhai Mani Singh performed the service of a priest in Amritsar and played an important role in reforming the dismal conditions there. -
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Shri Guru Nanak Dev Life, Travels and Teachings Other Books by the Author
Shri Guru Nanak Dev Life, Travels and Teachings Other Books by the Author The other books by the author, Dr. G.S. Chauhan are: 1. Guru Nanak Dev's Japji Sahib. 2. Guru Arjan Dev's Sukhmani Sahib 3. Bani of Bhagats 4. The Gospel of the Sikh Gurus 5. Rahras & Kirtan Sohila 6. Nitnem All these books are being distributed 'free of cost' among the general public by the All India Pingalwara Charitable Society (Regd.), Amritsar. Shri Guru Nanak Dev Life, Travels and Teachings Dr G.S. Chauhan Dr Meenakshi Rajan Publisher : Dr. Inderjit Kaur President All India Pingalwara Charitable Society (Regd.) Amritsar Shri Guru Nanak Dev Life, Travels and Teachings by Dr. G.S. Chauhan Dr. Meenakshi Rajan © Writer March : 2012 ISBN: 978-81-923150-1-0 Publisher : Dr. Inderjit Kaur President All India Pingalwara Charitable Society (Regd.) Amritsar Printed at: Printwell 146, Industrial Focal Point, Amritsar Dedication This Humble effort to describe Shri Guru Nanak Dev's Life, Travels and Teachings is dedicated to the great saint of twentieth century, Bhagat Puran Singh, founder of All India Pingalwara Charitable Society (Regd.) Amritsar. It was due to his blessings when I met him in July 1991 that an ignorant person like me could study and understand Gurbani and write about the Guru' teachings. Bhagat Puran Singh was a great soul and even now, he guides and removes suffering of those who help his mission of running Pingalwara. I have seen that in many cases, when some people sent donations with full faith, their diseases were cured and problems solved. -
Ardaas (Supplication) 1E Vwihguru Ji Ki Pqih ] Ek Ong Kaar Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh There Is One God
Ardaas (Supplication) 1E vwihgurU jI kI Pqih ] Ek Ong Kaar Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh There is one God. All Victory belongs to God. sRI BgOqI jI shwie ] Siri Bhagauti Ji Sahai May the dynamic power of God help us. vwr sRI BgOqI jI kI pwqSqhI dsvIN ] Var Siri Bhagauti Ji Ki Paatshahi Dasveen The Vaar (poetic verse) of Sri Bhagauti, composed by the Tenth King. ipRQm BgOqI ismir kY gur nwnk leIN iDAwie ] Pritham Bhagauti Simmar Kai Gur Nanak Laeen Dhiae Having first involved the dynamic power of God, call on Guru Nanak. iPr AMgd gur qy Amrdwsu rwmdwsY hoeIN shwie ] Phir Angad Gur Te Amardas Ramdasai Hoieen Sahai Then on Angad Guru, Amar Das and Ram Das, may they ever protect us. Arjn hrgoibMd no ismrON sRI hir rwie ] Arjan Hargobing Non Simrau Siri Har Rai Then call on Arjan, and Har Gobind, holy Har Rai. sRI hirikRSn iDAweIAY ijs ifTY siB duK jwey ] Siri Harkrishan Dhiaeeai jis Dithe Sabh Dukh Jaie Remember Holy Har Krishan, whose sight dispels all sorrows. qyg bhwdr ismirAY G r nau iniD AwvY Dwie ] sb QweIN hoie shwie ] Teg Bahadar Simriye Ghar Nau Nidh Awai Dhaai Sabh Thaaeen Hoi Sahai Then remember Teg Bahadur by whose remembrance the nine treasures come hurrying to ones home. Be ever with us O Masters. dsvW pwqSwh sRI gurU goibMd isMG swihb jI, sB QweIN hoie shwie ] Daswan Patshah Siri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji, Sabh Thaaeen Hoai Sahai May the tenth king, Guru Gobind Singh be ever on our side. dsW pwqSwhIAW dI joq sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI dy pwT dIdwr dw iDAwn Dr ky bolo jI vwihgurU! Dasan Patshahian Di Jot Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji De Path Didar Da Dheyan Dhar Ke Bolo Waheguru! Let us now turn our thoughts to the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib, the visible embodiment of the ten Gurus and utter, O Khalsa Ji, Vaheguru! (glory be to God). -
Where Are the Women? the Representation of Gender in the Bhai Bala Janamsakhi Tradition and the Women's Oral Janamsakhi Tradition
WHERE ARE THE WOMEN? THE REPRESENTATION OF GENDER IN THE BHAI BALA JANAMSAKHI TRADITION AND THE WOMEN'S ORAL JANAMSAKHI TRADITION by Ranbir Kaur Johal B.A., The University of British Columbia, 1997 A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS in THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES (Department of Asian Studies) We accept this thesis as conforming to the required standard THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA April 2001 © Ranbir Kaur Johal, 2001 In presenting this thesis in partial fulfilment of the requirements for an advanced degree at the University of British Columbia, I agree that the Library shall make it freely available for reference and study. I further agree that permission for extensive copying of this thesis for scholarly purposes may be granted by the head of my department or by his or her representatives. It is understood that copying or publication of this thesis for financial gain shall not be allowed without my written permission. Department of Asia" SJ-ndUS The University of British Columbia Vancouver, Canada DE-6 (2/88) Abstract: The janamsakhis are a Sikh literary tradition, which consist of hagiographies concerning Guru Nanak's life and teachings. Although the janamsakhis are not reliable historical sources concerning the life of Guru Nanak, they are beneficial in imparting knowledge upon the time period in which they developed. The representation of women within these sakhis can give us an indication of the general views of women of the time. A lack of representation of women within the janamsakhi supports the argument that women have traditionally been assigned a subordinate role within patriarchal society. -
Development of Sikh Institutions from Guru Nanak Dev to Guru Gobind Singh
© 2018 JETIR July 2018, Volume 5, Issue 7 www.jetir.org (ISSN-2349-5162) Development of Sikh Institutions From Guru Nanak Dev to Guru Gobind Singh Dr. Sukhjeet Kaur Bhullar Talwandi Sabo assistant professor Guru Kashi University Talwandi Sabo Baldev Singh M.Phill Research Scholar Guru Nanak Dev established new institutions of Sangat and Pangat. Men and women of any caste could join the Sangat. The Sangat used to gather to listen to the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev. The Pangat meant taking food in a queue. Everybody was entitled to partake Langar without any discrimination of caste or satatus (high or low). Those two institutions proved revolutionary for the Hindu society. Langar system was introduced by Guru Nanak Dev and Guru Angad Dev expanded it. Guru Angad Dev organized the institution of Sangat more effectively founded by Guru Nanak Dev. The ‘Sangat’ means ‘sitting together collectively’. There was no restriction of any kind in joining the Sangat. All people could take part in it. The Sangat was considered to be a replica of God. The Sangat met every morning and evening to listen to the Bani of Guru Angad Dev. That institution not only brought the Sikhs under one banner but it also helped a lot in the success of Sikh missionary work. Thus, the contribution of the institution of Sangat to the development of Sikhism was extremely great. Guru Nanak Dev started the institution of Langar. Guru Amar Das Ji expanded it greatly. Guru Amar Das declared that no visitor could meet him unless he had taken the Langar. -
Know Your Heritage Introductory Essays on Primary Sources of Sikhism
KNOW YOUR HERIGAGE INTRODUCTORY ESSAYS ON PRIMARY SOURCES OF SIKHISM INSTITUTE OF S IKH S TUDIES , C HANDIGARH KNOW YOUR HERITAGE INTRODUCTORY ESSAYS ON PRIMARY SOURCES OF SIKHISM Dr Dharam Singh Prof Kulwant Singh INSTITUTE OF S IKH S TUDIES CHANDIGARH Know Your Heritage – Introductory Essays on Primary Sikh Sources by Prof Dharam Singh & Prof Kulwant Singh ISBN: 81-85815-39-9 All rights are reserved First Edition: 2017 Copies: 1100 Price: Rs. 400/- Published by Institute of Sikh Studies Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Kanthala, Indl Area Phase II Chandigarh -160 002 (India). Printed at Adarsh Publication, Sector 92, Mohali Contents Foreword – Dr Kirpal Singh 7 Introduction 9 Sri Guru Granth Sahib – Dr Dharam Singh 33 Vars and Kabit Swiyyas of Bhai Gurdas – Prof Kulwant Singh 72 Janamsakhis Literature – Prof Kulwant Singh 109 Sri Gur Sobha – Prof Kulwant Singh 138 Gurbilas Literature – Dr Dharam Singh 173 Bansavalinama Dasan Patshahian Ka – Dr Dharam Singh 209 Mehma Prakash – Dr Dharam Singh 233 Sri Gur Panth Parkash – Prof Kulwant Singh 257 Sri Gur Partap Suraj Granth – Prof Kulwant Singh 288 Rehatnamas – Dr Dharam Singh 305 Know your Heritage 6 Know your Heritage FOREWORD Despite the widespread sweep of globalization making the entire world a global village, its different constituent countries and nations continue to retain, follow and promote their respective religious, cultural and civilizational heritage. Each one of them endeavours to preserve their distinctive identity and take pains to imbibe and inculcate its religio- cultural attributes in their younger generations, so that they continue to remain firmly attached to their roots even while assimilating the modern technology’s influence and peripheral lifestyle mannerisms of the new age. -
WORD! Mantras & Their Meanings
WORD! - Mantras & their Meanings - with True THE MANTRAS THAT TUNE US IN ONG The original sound (akin to Om and Aum). The infinite creative energy of the cosmos and consciousness of the Creator as experienced in the creation. Complete totality. ONG NAMO GURU DEV NAMO (Adi Mantra) An ancient yogic mantra that connects you to the Golden Chain, allowing “self” to dissolve so you can serve that flow of divine wisdom/energy. Ong = creative energy of the cosmos & consciousness of the Creator Namo = to bow or to call on, with respect & receptivity Guru = wisdom/teacher; that which brings us from darkness/ignorance (Gu) into light/knowledge (Ru) Dev = divine, belonging to the realms of God Ong Namo = I bow before the great cosmos/Creator Guru Dev Namo = I bow to the divine wisdom within me ONG SOHUNG Recognition that we are each a part of the Creative Consciousness. Chanting this mantra stimulates and opens the Heart Chakra. Ong = infinite creative consciousness Sohung = “I am thou” AAD GURAY NAMEH JUGAAD GURAY NAMEH SAT GURAY NAMEH SIRI GURU DEV-AY NAMEH A mantra of protection; recited to invoke the protective energy of the universe. I bow to the primal wisdom (or Guru) I bow to the truth that has existed throughout the ages I bow to the True wisdom. I bow to the great Divine wisdom HAR A bij (seed) mantra that represents the Infinite in its creative form. Associated with the earth element. Tangible. Personal. God / Creative Infinity / Creation in action Har, Haray, Hari = three aspects of Har unto the infinite: seed, flow, completion WAHE GURU (Gurmantra) A mantra of the infinity of ecstasy and dwelling in God. -
THE ILLUSTRATED ARDAAS Supplementary Book Dr
THE ILLUSTRATED ARDAAS Supplementary Book Dr. H.S. Singha Former Principal, Guru Harkrishan Public School Vasant Vihar, New Delhi and Chairman eSSE, New Delhi Satwant Kaur Page 1 of 38 INTRODUCTION Understanding different religions and the basic elements underlying them, lays the foundation for a good human being. Such understanding must be imparted at an early age. Keeping this in view, Sikh Public Schools in India have introduced religious instruction known as 'Sikh Studies' or 'Divinity' as a compulsory part of their curriculum. The present series has been developed to provide them a complete course in the subject upto the secondary stage. The series is also aimed at meeting the needs of Sikh children settled abroad by giving them graded tools for study at home or in a Sunday school. This will also be a good resource material for use in summer camps for Sikh children studying in other schools. THE SERIES CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING BOOKS: Book I-II are meant as a launching pad for a study of Sikhism by junior children. They cover the basic facts about Sikhism for beginners. As reading skills are being developed at this stage, illustrations are profusely given to be used as a fulcrum. We also solicit the support of parents and teachers for imparting knowledge. Hints for them have been given at the end of each chapter. Book III-V give sakhis or stories about the Sikh Gurus. They have become a part of the folklore in Punjab. They most effectively convey the teachings of Sikhism in a manner traditionally accepted in all religions. -
Interfaith Understanding and Communal Harmony
www.ijcrt.org © 2021 IJCRT | Volume 9, Issue 3 March 2021 | ISSN: 2320-2882 INTERFAITH UNDERSTANDING AND COMMUNAL HARMONY Saguna Puri Singh The term ‘Interfaith Dialogue refers to the positive, constructive and cooperative interaction between people of different religious faiths and spiritual or humanistic beliefs, at both the individual and institutional levels, with the aim of promoting understanding 1 between different religions to increase acceptance and tolerance. The Parliament of World Religions, held in September 1893,in Chicago USA ,is regarded as a turning point in modern interfaith movement .It brought together leading global voices in the emerging religious studies to promote interfaith understanding and communal harmony .Several global leaders including Swami Vivekananda , one of India s‘ foremost religious philosophers ,a proponent of the Vedanta philosophy in the West, propounded the message of Global harmony ,emphasizing on interfaith and interreligious understanding ,through collaboration between different religious leaders and communities. IJCRT2103040 International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT) www.ijcrt.org 296 www.ijcrt.org © 2021 IJCRT | Volume 9, Issue 3 March 2021 | ISSN: 2320-2882 1 Interfaith dialogue, Wikipedia. The iconic speech of Swami Vivekananda2 had a profound impact on underlining Hinduism’s rich legacy of interfaith, understanding and communal harmony. Today at a time when polarization and fundamentalism has gripped various countries, Vivekananda’s approach for inclusivity to preaching universal tolerance offers a salve. He quoted few lines from hymn. “As the different streams having their sources in different paths which men take through different tendencies, various though they appear, crooked or straight, all lead to Thee” Similar is the case with religion. -
Dasvandh Network
Dasvandh To selflessly give time, resources, and money to support Panthic projects www.dvnetwork.org /dvnetwork @dvnetwork Building a Nation The Role of Dasvandh in the Formation of a Sikh culture and space Above: A painting depicting Darbar Sahib under construction, overlooked by Guru Arjan Sahib. www.dvnetwork.org /dvnetwork @dvnetwork Guru Nanak Sahib Ji Guru Nanak Sahib’s first lesson was an act of Dasvandh: when he taught us the true bargain: Sacha Sauda www.dvnetwork.org /dvnetwork @dvnetwork 3 Golden Rules The basis for Dasvandh are Guru Nanak Sahib’s key principles, which he put into practice in his own life Above: Guru Nanak Sahib working in his fields Left: Guru Nanak Sahib doing Langar seva www.dvnetwork.org /dvnetwork @dvnetwork Mata Khivi & Guru Angad Sahib Guru Angad Sahib ji and his wife, the greatly respected Mata Khivi, formalized the langar institution. In order to support this growing Panthic initiative, support from the Sangat was required. www.dvnetwork.org /dvnetwork @dvnetwork Community Building Guru Amar Das Sahib started construction on the Baoli Sahib at Goindval Sahib.This massive construction project brought together the Sikhs from across South Asia and was the first of many institution- building projects in the community. www.dvnetwork.org /dvnetwork @dvnetwork Guru RamDas Sahib Ji Besides creating the sarovar at Amritsar, Guru RamDas Sahib Ji designed and built the entire city of Amritsar www.dvnetwork.org /dvnetwork @dvnetwork Guru Arjan Sahib & Dasvandh It was the monumental task of building of Harmandir Sahib that allowed for the creation of the Dasvandh system by Guru Arjan Sahib ji. -
Sikhism Making Connections Between Content for Eduqas Gcse Religious Studies Route A
GCSE GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES MAKING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN CONTENT FOR EDUQAS GCSE - SIKHISM MAKING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN CONTENT FOR EDUQAS GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES ROUTE A In order to try and compensate for lost teaching time, there may be some worth in trying to connect different areas of the specification content in a more synoptic or holistic way. Below is a suggestion of how the Route A Component 3 Sikhism content could be delivered in this more thematic way by connecting it with areas of the Component 1 Philosophy and Ethics content (from a Christian perspective). RELIGIOUS, PHILOSOPHICAL AND ETHICAL THEMES IN THE MODERN COMPONENT 3 - Sikhism WORLD THEME 1 - ISSUES OF RELATIONSHIPS: RELATIONSHIPS: • Christian beliefs, attitudes and teachings about the nature and purpose of relationships in the The Oneness of Humanity twenty first century: families, roles of women and men, marriage outside the religious tradition • Beliefs and teachings about the equality of all human beings, including equality of men and and cohabitation women: GGS 349 • The nature and purpose of marriage as expressed through Christian marriage ceremonies in • Examples of equality in the lives of the Gurus and in Sikhism today, including practice of the Britain and teachings: Mark 10:6-8 and the Church of England Synod Langar, Guru Amar Das appoints women preachers • Varying Christian attitudes towards adultery, divorce and annulment and separation and re-marriage. Interpretations of Matthew 19:8-9, Mark 10:9 Ceremonies - The different views of khalsa and non-khalsa (sahaj-dhari)