The Sikh Zafar Namah Of Guru Gobind Singh

Author : Louis E. Fenech
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199931453

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The Sikh Zafar-namah of Guru Gobind Singh by Louis E. Fenech Pdf

Louis E. Fenech offers a compelling new examination of one of the only Persian compositions attributed to the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708): the Zafar-namah or 'Epistle of Victory.' Written as a masnavi, a Persian poem, this letter was originally sent to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb (d. 1707) rebuking his most unbecoming conduct. Incredibly, Guru Gobind Singh's letter is included today within the Sikh canon, one of only a very small handful of Persian-language texts granted the status of Sikh scripture. As such, its contents are sung on special Sikh occasions. Perhaps equally surprising is the fact that the letter appears in the tenth Guru's book or the Dasam Granth in the standard Gurmukhi script (in which Punjabi is written) but retains its original Persian language, a vernacular few Sikhs know. Drawing out the letter's direct and subtle references to the Iranian national epic, the Shah-namah, and to Shaikh Sa'di's thirteenth-century Bustan, Fenech demonstrates how this letter served as a form of Indo-Islamic verbal warfare, ensuring the tenth Guru's moral and symbolic victory over the legendary and powerful Mughal empire. Through analysis of the Zafar-namah, Fenech resurrects an essential and intiguing component of the Sikh tradition: its Islamicate aspect.

Author : Louis E. Fenech
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Mogul Empire
ISBN : 0199980608

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The Sikh Ẓafar-nāmah of Guru Gobind Singh by Louis E. Fenech Pdf

Louis E. Fenech offers a compelling new examination of one of the only Persian compositions attributed to the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708): the Zafar-namah or 'Epistle of Victory.' Written as a masnavi, a Persian poem, this letter was originally sent to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb (d. 1707) rebuking his most unbecoming conduct. Incredibly, Guru Gobind Singh's letter is included today within the Sikh canon, one of only a very small handful of Persian-language texts granted the status of Sikh scripture. As such, its contents are sung on special Sikh occasions. Perhaps equally surprising is the fact that the letter appears in the tenth Guru's book or the Dasam Granth in the standard Gurmukhi script (in which Punjabi is written) but retains its original Persian language, a vernacular few Sikhs know. Drawing out the letter's direct and subtle references to the Iranian national epic, the Shah-namah, and to Shaikh Sa'di's thirteenth-century Bustan, Fenech demonstrates how this letter served as a form of Indo-Islamic verbal warfare, ensuring the tenth Guru's moral and symbolic victory over the legendary and powerful Mughal empire. Through analysis of the Zafar-namah, Fenech resurrects an essential and intiguing component of the Sikh tradition: its Islamicate aspect.

Author : Gobinda Siṅgha (Guru, X.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:318042711

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Ẓafar-nāma by Gobinda Siṅgha (Guru, X.) Pdf

Author : Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1304717941

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Zafarnama in English by Guru Gobind Singh Ji Pdf

Zafarnama, or "Epistle of Victory," is a remarkable work of Persian literature written by the renowned Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. Originally written in Persian, Zafarnama is a poetic letter addressed to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, written in the aftermath of a fierce battle between the Sikhs and the Mughals. In this powerful letter, Guru Gobind Singh passionately defends the principles of justice, equality, and religious freedom, and chastises Aurangzeb for his brutal treatment of the Sikh community. Through vivid and emotive language, the Guru makes a compelling case for the righteousness of the Sikh cause and the unjustness of Aurangzeb's actions. This English translation of Zafarnama provides readers with a rare glimpse into the mind of one of India's most revered spiritual leaders. It is a work that speaks not only to the Sikh community but to all those who value the principles of justice, tolerance, and compassion. With its stirring poetry and compelling message, Zafarnama is a literary treasure that has inspired generations of readers and continues to resonate with readers today.

Author : Guru Gobind Singh
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9788184755954

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Zafarnama by Guru Gobind Singh Pdf

When all has been tried, yet Justice is not in sight, It is then right to pick up the sword, It is then right to fight. Written in exquisite Persian verse, the Zafarnama was a defiant message composed by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, and addressed to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, following a series of fierce battles between the imperial forces and Sikh warriors. With wisdom and honesty, the Guru indicts the emperor for the moral and spiritual bankruptcy of his empire. These 111 stirring stanzas, which form the core of the Guru’s spiritual philosophy, highlight his deep understanding of the true nature of God and Creation. In this evocative translation, Navtej Sarna brings to life the valiant voice of Guru Gobind Singh and the power of his poetic genius in a passionate disavowal of tyranny that remains ever relevant.

Author : Louis E. Fenech
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : History
ISBN : 9780197532843

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The Cherished Five in Sikh History by Louis E. Fenech Pdf

Despite the centrality of this group to modern Sikhism, scholarship on the Panj Piare has remained sparse. Louis Fenech's new book examines the Khalsa and the role that the Panj Piare have had in the development of the Sikh faith over the past three centuries.

Author : Dalip Singh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Gurus
ISBN : STANFORD:36105117949102

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Life of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji by Dalip Singh Pdf

Author : Gobind Singh (Guru),Jasbir Kaur Ahuja
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : India
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110450926

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The Fatehnama of Guru Gobind Singh by Gobind Singh (Guru),Jasbir Kaur Ahuja Pdf

Author : Louis E. Fenech
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780197532867

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The Cherished Five in Sikh History by Louis E. Fenech Pdf

On the 30th of March, 1699, the Sikh Guru Gobind Singh called together a special assembly at the Keshgarh Fort at Anandpur. Following the morning devotions, the Guru asked for a volunteer, saying, "The entire sangat is very dear to me; but is there a devoted Sikh who will give his head to me here and now? A need has arisen at this moment which calls for a head." One man arose and followed the Guru out of the room. When the Guru returned to the assembly with a bloodied sword, he asked for another volunteer. Another man followed. This was repeated three more times, until at last the Guru emerged with a clean sword and all five men alive and well. Those five volunteers would become the first disciples of the Khalsa, the martial community within the Sikh religion, and would come to be known as the Panj Piare, or the Cherished Five. Despite the centrality of this group to modern Sikhism, scholarship on the Panj Piare has remained sparse. Louis Fenech's new book examines the Khalsa and the role that the the Panj Piare have had in the development of the Sikh faith over the past three centuries.

Author : J. S. Grewal
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780190990381

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Guru Gobind Singh (1666–1708) by J. S. Grewal Pdf

The unifying theme in the life of Guru Gobind Singh was confrontation with the Mughals, which culminated in a struggle for political power. This fact is brought into sharp focus when we consider the Guru’s life and legacy simultaneously in the contexts of the Mughal Empire, its feudatory states in the hills, and the Sikh movement. The creation of the Khalsa in 1699 as a political community with the aspiration to rule made conciliation or compromise with the Mughal state almost impossible. Their long struggle ended eventually in the declaration of Khalsa Raj in 1765. Using contemporary and near contemporary sources in Gurmukhi, Persian, and English, J.S. Grewal presents a comprehensive study of this era of Sikh history. The volume elaborates on the life and legacy of Guru Gobind Singh and explores the ideological background of the institution of the Khalsa and its larger political context. Grewal, however, emphasizes that the legacy of the Khalsa was also social and cultural. This authoritative volume on the tenth Guru is a significant addition to the field of Sikh studies.

Author : Īshara Siṅgha Nārā
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Gurus
ISBN : UOM:39015014615051

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Safarnama and Zafarnama by Īshara Siṅgha Nārā Pdf

Author : Īshara Siṅgha Nārā
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Sikh gurus
ISBN : 812151312X

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Safarnama and Zafarnama by Īshara Siṅgha Nārā Pdf

Author : Dharam Singh
Publisher : Publication Bureau Pubjabi University
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Religion
ISBN : UIUC:30112047991259

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Dynamics of the Social Thought of Guru Gobind Singh by Dharam Singh Pdf

Author : Rajwant Singh Chilana
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781402030444

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International Bibliography of Sikh Studies by Rajwant Singh Chilana Pdf

The International Bibliography of Sikh Studies brings together all books, composite works, journal articles, conference proceedings, theses, dissertations, project reports, and electronic resources produced in the field of Sikh Studies until June 2004, making it the most complete and up-to-date reference work in the field today. One of the youngest religions of the world, Sikhism has progressively attracted attention on a global scale in recent decades. An increasing number of scholars is exploring the culture, history, politics, and religion of the Sikhs. The growing interest in Sikh Studies has resulted in an avalanche of literature, which is now for the first time brought together in the International Bibliography of Sikh Studies. This monumental work lists over 10,000 English-language publications under almost 30 subheadings, each representing a subfield in Sikh Studies. The Bibliography contains sections on a wide variety of subjects, such as Sikh gurus, Sikh philosophy, Sikh politics and Sikh religion. Furthermore, the encyclopedia presents an annotated survey of all major scholarly work on Sikhism, and a selective listing of electronic and web-based resources in the field. Author and subject indices are appended for the reader’s convenience.

Author : Gobind Singh (Guru)
Publisher : Penguin Books India
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : India
ISBN : 9780670085569

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Zafarnama by Gobind Singh (Guru) Pdf

Written in exquisite Persian verse, the Zafarnama or ‘Epistle of Victory’ was a defiant message composed by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh guru, and addressed to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, following a series of fierce battles between the imperial forces and Sikh warriors. Despite the ravages of the war and the loss of his four sons and many brave fighters, the guru felt that he had won a moral victory over the emperor. With wisdom and honesty, the guru indicts the emperor for the moral and spiritual bankruptcy of his empire, as exposed by the treachery of the emperor’s commanders in battle. The 111 stirring stanzas in this timeless text form the core of the guru’s spiritual philosophy, highlighting his espousal of morality in thought and action as well as his deep understanding of the true nature of God and Creation. In this brilliant new translation, Navtej Sarna brings to life the valiant voice of Guru Gobind Singh and the power of his poetic genius in a passionate disavowal of tyranny that remains ever relevant When all has been tried, yet Justice is not in sight, It is then right to pick up the sword, It is then right to fight.