In sikhism everyone has equal rights irrespective of caste, creed, color, race, sex or. Download the book from rbsi archive rare book society of india. Jats are historically landowners, farmers or warriors. The sikh religion, its gurus, sacred writings and authors volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4 sikh history. Singh brothers is a prominent company engaged in the publication and distribution of sikh books and punjabi literature books. Your last name gives you a sense of identity and helps you discover who you are and where you come from.
The sikh religion by max arthur macauliffe 4 volume set which is a great source for sikh history and stories from the times of the gurus. And the eternal guru is the sri guru granth sahib, which is a not just a book. If you know of a sikh school that is not on our list, please let us know via our contact us web page canada. Aside from the gurus, other khatris influential in the history of sikhism include. Free punjabi religious books, literature on sikhism, sikh. Publications by sikh missionary society on lots of topics. In order to help the name stand out we recommend that you fill in all the details giving sikhiwiki users a feel for the meaning of the name. Khatri is a predominantly hindu caste of northern india and pakistan, mostly from the punjab region, that provided many significant figures in sikhism, including all of the sikh gurus. Who was the high caste local official there whose feast guru nanak dev ji rejected. The traditions and philosophy of sikhism were made by ten gurus from 1469 to 1708. In 1699 guru gobind singh gave all his sikh female followers the surname kaur and all males singh. Some sikhs do replace their original surname with their khalsa name, but many retain their original surname and add the khalsa name before it.
It was set up to impart the spiritual and profound teachings of gurbani sikh scriptures and it has now become a travelling university that imparts many faculties of teaching of sikhi the sikh. Battles of lohgarh the sikh state capital history books. Sikh religious books, sikhism books, sikh history books, sikh philosophy books. Nanak m punjabi, indian sikh the name nanak is given to a boy when he is born at his mothers ancestoral village. He was the first guru of the fifteenth century in the punjab region in the northern part of the indian subcontinent. Historically known as sapta sindhu, or the land of seven rivers. The history of the punjab concerns the history of the punjab region the northern areas of the indian subcontinent that is split between the modernday countries of india and pakistan. Sikh history holds stories of the many women who helped in many ways to shape the faith. These names were originally intended to replace the sikh s original surname, which was often a caste name.
Scroll down and download pdf version of the books to your ereader. During these times it was only the jatt community that held a surname and most. I read this book because i am not from this religion and want to know not only about mine but also other religious faiths. The huge assortment comprises of books written by bhai vir singh, gaini sant singh maskeen, khushwant singh, prof. Buy sikh religion history books, 18th century sikh history books, punjabi religious books, sikh books from singh brothers at best rates. In the sikh history book it starts with the year 1469 birth of nanak. Ancient punjab region was the primary geographical extent of the indus valley civilisation, which was notable for advanced technologies and amenities. The book conveys a message of brotherhood, respect, compassion and empathy for and towards all. Not surprisingly, the author concentrates on sikh history. Nine gurus followed him, the last of which, guru gobind singh, died in 1708. Its coverage of doctrine and practice is thinner than might be expected. Sikhnet makes a persons spiritual journey relevant in the context of the modern world and the way people live now. Jat jut and khattr sikh surnames sikh names gateway to sikhism foundation.
Sikhism simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Please click on a relevant sub category to access all books in that sub category. The name itself is derived from hindi and punjabi aur meaning someone else, used by the past aroras to escape persecution. The term sikh has its origin in the words, meaning a disciple or a student. Sikh women always have been, and will always be, the backbone of the khalsa panth. This resulted in the creation of the sikh religion. A free platform packed with great pc games and features built to make your gaming. Looks like your computer is running a operating system we no longer support, but you can still download and play your games using an older version of origin. Sahib singh, bhai randhir singh and many more eminent writers and notable poets of their times. Books have been divided into following sub categories to make it a touch easier for you to find.
The history of the sikhs, is about the history of sikhs. Article information, pdf download for sikhism and the caste question. Sikh means seeker of knowledge in punjabi, the language of indias punjab region and of sikhism s holy books. The meaning comes from nanaka that is the mothers village. Sikhism the sikhs in history by sangat singh online pdf. Sikhism, religion and philosophy founded in the punjab region of the indian.
It also conveys that all human beings are equal, irrespective of colour, cast, creed, gender and should be treated as humans. Discover the meaning and history behind your last name. About books books for free distribution english books punjabi books hindi books mistaken identity. Damdami taksaal the official website of the damdami taksaal. A member of the khatri trading caste and far from illiterate, nanak was not a. Guru arjan completed the establishment of amritsar as the capital of the sikh world, and compiled the first authorised book of sikh. A simple and easy to understand history covering the guruic period and rise of the sikh power to sikhs under british rule and to modern day. Download free copy of japji sahib in punjabi and english bani of bhagats by g s chauhanthe lives and selected works of saints included in holy book sri guru granth sahib ji. Sikh surnames sikh names gateway to sikhism foundation. If you have any more, please feel free to add to this list. Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. Sikhism books pdf download free sign in to follow this. This is a great opportunity for the sikhs world over to learn and know more about the lives of their sikh gurus and implement their teachings in day to day life. Cunninghams history of the sikhs by cunningham, joseph davey, 18121851.
Sikhism was divinely revealed to its first guru, or prophet, guru nanak, who died in 1539. The book durga prabodh was written by giani ditt singh to refute the ridiculous claims made by arya samaj lobby that guru gobind singh worshipped any devi and created the khalsa with her help. Hindu and sikh name derived from aror, the name of the former capital of sindh, india now a part of pakistan and known as rohri. The adopting of the khalsa name is symbolic for being a member of a larger family or faith.
Here is a great book on sikh history available free in pdf format for everyone. Khushwant singh has provided an informative account of sikh history, starting with the background. The coexistence of violence and nonviolence in hinduism pdf. Be aware however that this a history of the sikh community from its origins, rather than an overall look at the sikh religion. Books on different topics, politics, history, religion. Uploaded by associateangeladugas on february 28, 20. This discusses the gurdwara reform movement in detail. The best part is that the website has a huge collection of sikh books on various topics. The damdami taksal is a sikh seminary or school that was founded by the tenth sikh guru, sri guru gobind singh jee. In many instances, it is also used as a middle name with the family name serving as the surname. Visit today for any type of sikh books or books on sikhism.
Great book if you would like a quick primer on the sikh history and evolution of punjabi nationalism the writing has been intentionally kept quite simple and straightforward. This is an audiobook of dharam pothi printed by damdami taksal. An attempt has been made to cover almost all the books in english, punjabi, hindi, urdu and manuscripts relating to guru gobind singh even then some books might have not been covered. The history of sikhism started with guru nanak dev ji. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Kaur indian sikh means princess, ultimately from sanskrit kumari meaning girl. The book is full of history and the book publish oxford university press. Gurus teaching it is not always easy for a lowcaste hindu to become a sikli. Sikh religious books books on sikhism, sikh history. Sikh surnames clans these often reflect the profession or caste of the family. For over 22 years sikhnet has served the millions and is the largest sikh website, receiving over 20,000 visits every day. Sikh religion history books sikh history books of 18th.
Khatris are historically merchants or, less commonly, warriors. Jat jut and khattr sikh surnames sikh names gateway to sikhism. The religious practices were formalised by guru gobind singh ji on april 1699. We stock a wide variety of books on sikhs and sikhism, all written in english. First time in the history of human race the lohgarh fort sikh state capital. Lots of books on lives and teachings of sikh gurus have been released online in hindi, english and punjabi. The movement was when the sikhs stood up to the cursed mahants and regained control of there institutions. As this bibliography will be regularly updated biannually, therefore, we assume its completeness in all respects. From colouring and activity books for children through the detailed books on sikh history, there is something here for everybody. If you wish to read books on sikh history in punjabi and other language or wish to view books on lohgarh worlds largest fort and its history, you can visit to know more. Here is a list of over sikhs names recorded so far. An extensive list of jatt surnames and other sikh an extensive list of jatt surnames and other sikh. The is not only sikh history but also describe little about india history also.
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