This honour of being called a sikh guru applies only to the ten gurus who founded the religion starting with guru nanak in 1469 and ending with guru gobind singh in 1708. Sikh gurus sikh gurus gateway to sikhism foundation. A sikh means a person w ho professes the sikh religion, believes and follows the teachings of guru granth sahib and the ten gurus only and keeps unshorn hair and have. 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 era of the 10 gurus of sikhism, a monotheistic religion that stresses doing good throughout life, spans nearly 250 years, from the birth of nanak dev in 1469, through the life of guru gobind singh. Stories of the gurus this is a collection of short sikh stories for children based on the lives of the 10 gurus.
Sikhism the sikhs in history by sangat singh online pdf. The holy text covers 1430 pages and contains the actual words spoken by the ten gurus of sikhism, as also the words of various other saints from other religions, including hinduism and islam. The world of thought has yet to understand the ten gurus in the splendour. It is a history book covering the lifespan, deeds, important events in the life of the ten sikh gurus and necessary details of the eleventh and the last guru, shri guru granth sahibji. Guru nanak said that all people are the children of one god.
Full text of history of the sikh gurus a comprehensive study see other formats. Taran singh 10 giani gian singh ji 10 principal daljit singh 10 sardar jasbir singh 9 amrita sharma 8 sikh book club 8 kulbir singh thind 6 bhai jodh singh 4 dr. Guru gobind singh ji guru gobind rai, who later became known as guru gobind singh, is the tenth guru. Spanning from guru nanaks founding of sikhism in the late fifteenth century to guru gobind singhs formation of the khalsa in the early 1700s, ten living sikh served as teachers on earth, guiding followers in drawing nearer to god. The timeperiod of the history of the gurus ranged from 1469 a. All the gurus themselves also used the name nanak while penning down their spiritual verses. Ten humanform gurus and the eleventh guru which is the bani of the first. His religious teachings emphasized the oneness of god, servic. The descendants of the 10 sikh gurus sikhi questions.
His fathers name was hardas ji sodhi and his mother was mata daya kaur ji. D, when guru nanak, the founder of the sikhism was born, to 1708 a. Augustseptember 1604, a landmark event in sikh history contributed about 2000 verses to the guru granth sahib founded the town of tarn taran sahib. The guru granth is the history of the sikh soul, and its translation is to come through the great figure of the social reconstruction of human society as the khalsa, where shall reign love, and. He was born at talwandi now known as nankana sahib in pakistan on october 20, 1469. Pdf the sikh gurus, the sikhs and the khalsa researchgate.
The first of the gurus and the founder of the sikh religion was guru nanak. At the time of his the death in 1708, guru gobind singh bequeathed his title of guru to the sikh scripture, guru granth. Jeevan dus guru sahib short stories from the life of ten gurus in punjabi 11. Guru nanak 20 october 1469 7 may 1539 is the founder of sikhism and the first of the ten sikh gurus. Jaibhagwaan goyal 4 harbans singh 4 harjeet singh gill 4 harnam dass sahrai 4 lala daulat rai 4. Bazar mai sewan, near golden temple, amritsar143006, punjab. In this lesson, well briefly discuss each of the ten gurus of sikhism, focusing on their names, teachings, and history. I read this book because i am not from this religion and want to know not only about mine but also other religious faiths. Guru nanak spoke against tyranny, social injustice, religious hypocrisy, empty rituals and superstitions. He helps his followers destroy selfcenteredness and attain liberation. According to sikh tradition, sikhism was established by guru nanak 14691539 and subsequently led by a succession of nine other gurus.
Books on sikh gurus in english, punjabi and hindi released. Mar 20, 2012 guru nanak dev ji was first and foremost guru who laid down the foundation of sikhism. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the sikh gurus lives and teachings. May 26, 2012 added a collection of works of his father tegh bahadur, to the adi granth, he closed the sikh cannon. Sakhis sikh stories based on the lives of the 10 gurus. The new boundary was drawn through punjab with is the state that is the sikh homeland. These teachers were enlightened souls whose main purpose in life was the spiritual and moral wellbeing of the masses. Sikhism adds a very specific definition to the word guru the descent of divine guidance to humankind through the ten enlightened ones.
Sikh foundation 1 sikh gurus 1 sikh khalsa mission 1 sikh missionary center in detroit 1 singh teja 1 sir joginder singh 1 sir john william kaye 1 sirdar attar singh 1 sita ram bahari 1 sodhi harbhajan singh 1 sodhi hazara singh 1 sodi gurdarshan singh 1 sri satguru jagjit singh ji 1 steven w ramey 1 sukhdial singh 1. The word guru is derived from the root words gu, which means darkness or ignorance, and ru, which means light or knowledge the guru is the. The wisdom and teachings of all can be accessed by anyone at any time in this sikh holy book. The term guru is quite common in the indian culture, but in sikhism it enjoys a very distinct meaning. Sikhism was established by ten gurus, divine spiritual messengers or masters, over the period from 1469 to 1708 that is, over a period of 239 years.
He built the akal takht at amritsar as the seat of authority for the sikh nation and created the nishan sahib sikh national flag which can be seen outside every gurdwara round the world. The year 1469 marks the birth of guru nanak, the founder. Ten sikh gurus sikh parables sakhis sikh temples gurdwaras sikh martyrs important sikhs 1947 partition archive. D, when the last prophet, guru gobind singh left this mortal world for his heavenly abode 239 years. Guru nanak dev guru from 1469 to 1539 \n\n \n guru nanak dev, first of the 10 gurus, founded the sikh faith, introducing the concept of one god. The coexistence of violence and nonviolence in hinduism pdf. The word guru is derived from the root words gu, which means darkness or ignorance, and ru, which means light or knowledge the guru is the experience of truth god. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office.
I have been to this website offering numerous ebooks written by bhai sahib bhai vir singhji. The etymology of the term gurdwara is from the words gur a reference to the sikh gurus and dwara gateway in gurmukhi, together meaning the gateway through which the guru could be reached. World gurudwaras will strive to be most comprehensive directory of historical gurudwaras and non historical gurudwaras around the world. I think they were born for this world to know the ultimate mystery to this life. Why was it originated and developed by guru nanak and his nine successors.
The text in question provides an account of the life, death, and teachings of the last of the ten living sikh gurus or teachers, guru gobind singh. Numerous books by bhai vir singh in punjabi and english. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Do they, if any exist at all, command automatic respect and allegence. The partition is when india gained its independence and pakistan was created as a homeland for indian muslims. Guru nanak dev ji was first and foremost guru who laid down the foundation of sikhism. The sikh religion its gurus, sacred writings and authors vol. Sikh kingdom founded by ranjit singh, the lion of the punjab.
Added a collection of works of his father tegh bahadur, to the adi granth, he closed the sikh cannon. Recognized masterpieces of indian literature, the guru granth sahib and the dasam granth are fundamental to the sikh religion, not only in the physical, isbn 9780415266031 buy the teachings of the sikh gurus. The establishment of the sikh religion began with guru nanak in 1469. Full text of history of the sikh gurus a comprehensive study. 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.
Sikhism was established by ten gurus, divine spiritual messengers or. A guru is a spiritual guide, who has raised his spirit to such a level where they can be one with god almighty. Download pdf history of the sikh gurus free online new. Items related to ten gurus of the sikhs their life story hindu books the ten masters the gurus of sikh dharma by dr. There were ten living gurus but all of them had the same jyoti divine light spiritual knowledge. These sikh gurus, i think they were actually in form of god. The idea of this ppt is to print out the pages of the gurus and. The guru granth is the history of the sikh soul, and its translation is to. The best part is that the website has a huge collection of sikh books on various topics. Note that these dates differ from previous dates allocated to these events as the relationship between the actual events and the georgian calendar was better formalised in a scientific way. The divine spirit was passed from one guru to the next as the light of a lamp which lights another.
As this bibliography will be regularly updated biannually, therefore, we assume its completeness in all respects. Guru har gobind trained sikhs to be ready to defend themselves and, more importantly, to defend the weak and oppressed in society whenever necessary. Bring your children here and pick a story from the above list. At the time of guru gobind singhs death in 1708, he passed the title of guru to the sikh scripture, guru granth. Additionally, he or she must take amrit, the sikh baptism. The religion of the gurus fisher digital publications st.
Puran singh uses his personal spiritual connection to vividly paint the dimensions of tough topics like discipleship, love and war. The history and the literature present the followers of the faith and. Apr 05, 2012 shri guru nanak dev ji was the founder of the religion of sikhism and the first of the ten sikh gurus. You can then read along and help explain any questions that they may have. Suraj prakash book on life and teachings of sikh gurus in hindi 4. Spiritual enlightenment through message of sikhism kindle edition by singh, jaspinder. How relevant is this when taking gurbani into consideration. Guru nanak dev 1469 1539 was the founder of the sikh religion whose message of monotheistic devotion and religious harmony offered a bridge of understanding between east and west. Contributions made by the shaped the modern sikh religion and resulted in progressive, longlasting impacts on society as a whole. Contribution of gurus to sikhism linkedin slideshare. Since the death of the l0th guru, guru gobind singh l708, the gurdwara has instead housed the holy book containing writings of sikh gurus and earlier spiritual leaders. Hello, i wanted to know if there are any decendants of the sikh gurus. Sikhism is based on the religious teachings of ten spiritual leaders bowker, j. By setting an exceptional example of how to live a holy and worthy life through practising righteous principles of living.
Sikhism rejects any form of idol worship including worship of pictures of the gurus. Books on sikh gurus sikh books sikh religious books. The history of sikhism started with guru nanak dev ji. Ordained gurudom by the last of the sikh masters, guru gobind singh ji in 1708, the granth sahib is treated by sikhs as their permanent, allpowerful guru. Name date of birth guruship on date of death age at death major life highlights father mother 1. The sikh gurus established sikhism over the centuries, beginning in 1469. He was born in the village of talwandi, now called nankana sahib, near lahore in presentday pakistan. Reconstructed the panth and created the khalsa pure, anorder of loyal sikhs bound by a common identify brought an end to the and discipline succession of human rahit gurus. Ten gurus of the sikhs their life story exotic india.
In sikh history, during times of intense religious. Brief history of sikh dharma sikh guru list 14691539. God is death, love, pain, pleasure, indeed everything, the very ultimate. Langar is the term in the sikh religion refers to the common kitchen where food is served to. Spiritual enlightenment through message of sikhism. The sikh religion its gurus, sacred writings and authors. Guru gobind singh ji the pictures are links to their pages. In the sikh history book it starts with the year 1469 birth of nanak. The doctrine of guruship is a cardinal principle of sikh religion and therefore. It means the descent of divine guidance to mankind provided through ten enlightened masters. The impulse behind the study in hand was the longing to find adequate answers to certain vital questions what exactly does sikhism stand for.
The final, eternal sikh guru is the guru granth sahib. The word guru is from the sanskrit language and means, teacher, honoured person, religious person or saint. Written in simple and lucid style it makes an easy and interesting reading. The era of the ten gurus of sikhism spans from the birth of nanak dev in 1469, through the life of guru gobind singh. Guru epitomizes a spiritual teacher who enlightens his disciples for their all round development, inculcates in them devotion and godly love, shows them a path of righteousness and justice, heals them with the medicine of naam, refines their thought processes leading them into a state of. Ten sikh gurus books on sikh gurus sikh books sikh. Guru nanak was the first guru, and subsequently, each guru, in succession, was referred to as nanak, and as light. Puran singh paints short biographical sketches highlighting the life and thought of the ten gurus, bringing to life how their divine actions touched everyone around them. To establish a society full of people willing to lay down their lives to protect all humanity, guru gobind gave.
His father was guru tegh bahadur and his mother was mata gujri. Founded sikhism spiritual revelations registered as 974 hymns in guru granth sahib rejected the authority of the vedas preached the new idea of god as supreme, universal, allpowerful and truthful, formless, fearless, without hate, selfexistent, everlasting creator of all things, the eternal and absolute truth attacked the citadel. Here is a great book on sikh history available free in pdf format for everyone. Later, other texts such as dasam granth were incorporated into sikhisms practice, but these texts are of much less importance and their authenticity has been disputed. A miniature painting, dated 1890, depicting an imaginary portrait of the ten gurus and others. Dec 01, 1984 the history of the sikhs, is about the history of sikhs. The history of the sikhs, is about the history of sikhs. This text was ratified by guru gobind singh ji as the final authority on sikh spiritual doctrine. A sikh is a person who believes in one god and teachings of the ten gurus, enshrined in the guru granth sahib, the sikh holy book. Guru ji mastered punjabi, sanskrit and persian at an early age and in childhood revolted against. All sikh books have descriptive information about sikhism and sikh gurus life. Depicting the sikh gurus in pictures and movies is definitely problematic.
Important dates relating to the sikh gurus in accordance with the nanakshahi calendar. The founder guru nanak dev ji14691539 the sikhs had ten prophets called the gurus. Each story comes with a picture that illustrates the story. The ten sikh gurus the ten gurus of sikhism sikhism was established by ten gurus, divine spiritual messengers or masters, over the period from 1469 to 1708 that is, over a period of 239 years. The history of sikh gurus by prithi pal singh at vedic books. The ten sikh gurus the painting, a large size canvas in oil, 6ft by 4 ft, as could have sufficient space for portraying ten figures each with the essential features of his being, represents ten sikh gurus, to include guru nanak, the founder of the great sect, and guru gobind singh, the tenth and the last personal guru, and hence also called in the sikh tradition dasam patsai or. The sikh gurus i think had gained the ultimate level of god.
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