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Sikh Religion & Beliefs
The PDF document below provides a great introduction to Sikhism. It delves into Beliefs, Principles, Prayer and lots more. A great starting point for those who want to start learning about Sikhism
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Jivan of Guru Amar Das Ji
Guru Amar Das Ji, Guru Nanak the third, was a vibrant and the most aged among all the other Sikh Gurus. Guru Amar Das Ji believed in the equality of all humans. Guru Amar Das, is referred to as "an incomparable Guru" in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, ‘Bhalle Amar Das Gun Tere, Teri Upma Tohe Ban Avai’. Not in the sense of unparalleled qualitative superiority or imperial spiritual status, for, according to Sikh doctrines there is no social hierarchy in the world of the Spirit and no gradation of excellence or rank amongst God’s prophets or men otherwise ‘manifestation of God Himself’. The Sikh scripture refers to all true prophets and men filled with the Holy Spirit, as ‘co-equal and entitled to utmost reverence’. But there are differences of identity and in the aroma of the time-climate in which the prophets and the messengers of God manifest themselves and operate. It is in this sense that Guru Amar Das is referred to as ‘incomparable’ by Sri Guru Granth
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Jivan of Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Guru Arjan Dev Ji was the first of the Guru’s to be born into a Sikh household and received His first blessings from Guru Amar Das Ji who was His maternal grandfather. He was blessed as the ship of Gurbani when He crawled up on the Divine throne. He manifested as a versatile genius, a poet of exceptional merit and sensibility, he composed Gurbani in discursive and exquisitely appealing expressions. On the philosophical and spiritual plane, Guru Arjan Dev Ji is, the most prolific exponent and elucidator of the vision and message of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
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Jivan of Guru Angad Dev ji
The Life of Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji aims to provide a detailed narration of life of Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji – Our Second Guru. The contents are based on the authentic and prominent historical references and evidence which is truly comprehensive. Whilst there are many English translations available within the community, these are usually available in the form of summarized ‘sakhis’ or analytical works carried out by renowned scholars. This is a first attempt to provide a detailed narration of Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji’s life in the straightforward English language based on the authentic and prominent historical references and evidence which is truly comprehensive. It is hoped that by reading this book, readers, especially those who are more literate in English will have a glimpse of the unparalleled and enduring life of our Second Guru We would like to stress that this is a modest attempt to contribute to the Sikh community and…