The Sikh Ẓafar Nāmah Of Guru Gobind Singh

Author : Louis E. Fenech
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
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 : Gobind Singh (Guru),Jasbir Kaur Ahuja
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 52,9 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 : 331 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199931439

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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 : Guru Gobind Singh
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 40,7 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 : Anshu Malhotra,Farina Mir
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199088775

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Punjab Reconsidered by Anshu Malhotra,Farina Mir Pdf

What is Punjabiyat? What are the different notions of Punjab? This volume analyses these ideas and explores the different aspects that constitute Punjab as a region conceptually in history, culture, and practice. Each essay examines a different Punjabi culture—language-based and literary; religious and those that define a 'community'; rural, urban, and middle class; and historical, contemporary, and cosmopolitan. Together, these essays unravel the complex foundations of Punjabiyat. The volume also shows how the recent history of Punjab—partition, aspirations of statehood, and a large and assertive diaspora—has had a discernible impact on the region's scholarship. Departing from conventional studies on Punjab, this book presents fresh perspectives and new insights into its regional culture.

Author : Louis E. Fenech
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,8 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 : Opinderjit Kaur Takhar,Doris R. Jakobsh
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000847352

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Global Sikhs by Opinderjit Kaur Takhar,Doris R. Jakobsh Pdf

This book brings a broad, holistic approach to the study of the phenomena of the global Sikh community referred to collectively as the Panth. With contributions by an interdisciplinary range of experts, the volume provides insight into current debates and discussions around Sikh identity in the twenty-first century. It examines the terms Sikh, Sikhism and ‘Sikhi’ and considers how those ‘outside of the margins’ fit into larger definitions of the wider Panth. Both the secular and religious dimensions of being a Sikh are explored and lived experience is a central theme throughout. The chapters engage with issues of authority and diversity as well as representation as Sikhs become increasingly settled and active within their diasporic locales. The book includes a variety of case studies and makes a valuable contribution to the growing field of Sikh studies.

Author : Kamalroop Singh,Gurinder Singh Mann
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Daswen̲ Pādshāh kā Granth
ISBN : 0199458979

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The Grańth of Guru Gobind Singh by Kamalroop Singh,Gurinder Singh Mann Pdf

This work offers new insights into the secondary scripture of the Sikhs, Dasam Patshah Ka Granth or the Granth of Guru Gobind Singh. It takes a multi-disciplinary approach and considers the relationship of the scripture in terms of early manuscripts, apocryphal translations, and relics.

Author : Gobind Singh (Guru)
Publisher : Penguin Books India
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 51,7 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.

Author : Louis E. Fenech,W. H. McLeod
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781442236011

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Historical Dictionary of Sikhism by Louis E. Fenech,W. H. McLeod Pdf

Sikhism traces its beginnings to Guru Nanak, who was born in 1469 and died in 1538 or 1539. With the life of Guru Nanak the account of the Sikh faith begins, all Sikhs acknowledging him as their founder. Sikhism has long been a little-understood religion and until recently they resided almost exclusively in northwest India. Today the total number of Sikhs is approximately twenty million worldwide. About a million live outside India, constituting a significant minority in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. Many of them are highly visible, particularly the men, who wear beards and turbans, and they naturally attract attention in their new countries of domicile. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Sikhism covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on key persons, organizations, the principles, precepts and practices of the religion as well as the history, culture and social arrangements. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Sikhism.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1942
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:65864455

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Boekmerken van Nederlandse uitgevers, verschenen in het Nieuwsblad voor de Boekhandel van 1934-1942 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dalip Singh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Gurus
ISBN : STANFORD:36105117949102

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Life of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji by Dalip Singh Pdf

Author : C. Shackle,Arvind-pal Singh Mandair
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0415266033

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Teachings of the Sikh Gurus by C. Shackle,Arvind-pal Singh Mandair Pdf

Teachings of the Sikh Gurus: Selections from the Scriptures presents a brand new selection of key highlights from the Guru Granth Sahib and Dasam Granth, translated into modern English by two leading experts.

Author : Major Nahar Singh Jawandha
Publisher : Sanbun Publishers
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Sikh War, 1845-1846
ISBN : 9380213255

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Glimpses of Sikhism by Major Nahar Singh Jawandha Pdf

Author : Dr. H.S. Singha
Publisher : Hemkunt Press
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Sikhism
ISBN : 8170102588

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Sikh Studies by Dr. H.S. Singha Pdf