Sicques, Tigers or Thieves

Sicques, Tigers or Thieves
Author: Amandeep Singh Madra
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 421
Release: 2016-09-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1137119985

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In 1812, Sir John Malcolm, a Lieutenant General in the British Army wrote A Sketch of the Sikhs , commonly believed to be the first account of the Sikhs written by a non-Sikh. In truth, soldiers, travellers, diplomats, missionaries and scholars had provided accounts for many years before. Drawing on this difficult-to-access material, the editors of this volume have compiled a unique source that offers a fascinating insight into the early developments in Sikh history. From the first ever written accounts of the Sikhs by Persian chroniclers of the Moghul Emperor to the travel diary of an Englishwoman, this volume contains material invaluable to those studying the evolution of the Sikh religion as well as to those interested in learning more about this major religion. It also provides an unparalleled look into the growth and solidification of the religious practices of Sikhs. At a time when the misunderstanding of the Sikh religion and those who practise it has reached new and deadly heights, this volume hopes to introduce a wider audience to the roots of its culture. For more detailed information, including examples of illustrations, and selected extracts, go to www.sicques.com

In the Master's Presence

In the Master's Presence
Author: Nidar Singh Nihang
Publisher:
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2008
Genre: History
ISBN:

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Some of the most far-reaching events in Sikh history have centred on Hazoor Sahib ('Master's Presence'), the final resting place of the tenth Sikh Guru - who had spent much of his life battling against the oppressive policies of the Mughal Empire

Sikhs in Europe

Sikhs in Europe
Author: Kristina Myrvold
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2016-04-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1317055055

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Sikhs in Europe are neglected in the study of religions and migrant groups: previous studies have focused on the history, culture and religious practices of Sikhs in North America and the UK, but few have focused on Sikhs in continental Europe. This book fills this gap, presenting new data and analyses of Sikhs in eleven European countries; examining the broader European presence of Sikhs in new and old host countries. Focusing on patterns of migration, transmission of traditions, identity construction and cultural representations from the perspective of local Sikh communities, this book explores important patterns of settlement, institution building and cultural transmission among European Sikhs.

The Oxford Handbook of Sikh Studies

The Oxford Handbook of Sikh Studies
Author: Pashaura Singh
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 673
Release: 2014-03-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0191004111

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The Oxford Handbook of Sikh Studies innovatively combines the ways in which scholars from fields as diverse as philosophy, psychology, religious studies, literary studies, history, sociology, anthropology, political science, and economics have integrated the study of Sikhism within a wide range of critical and postcolonial perspectives on the nature of religion, violence, gender, ethno-nationalism, and revisionist historiography. A number of essays within this collection also provide a more practical dimension, written by artists and practitioners of the tradition. The handbook is divided into eight thematic sections that explore different 'expressions' of Sikhism. Historical, literary, ideological, institutional, and artistic expressions are considered in turn, followed by discussion of Sikhs in the Diaspora, and of caste and gender in the Panth. Each section begins with an essay by a prominent scholar in the field, providing an overview of the topic. Further essays provide detail and further treat the fluid, multivocal nature of both the Sikh past and the present. The handbook concludes with a section considering future directions in Sikh Studies.

HEIRS OF THE LAND

HEIRS OF THE LAND
Author: Professor Bhupinder Singh Solicitor
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 461
Release: 2024-05-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

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Heirs of the Land book represents the History of the Sikhs in a true spirit before the Mankind; and emboldens and encourage especially the Heirs of the Great Punjab, the Sikhs, to study their history, its people, and places those that had been ignored not only by the Indian and Pakistan States sponsored so-called Historians, but also, who are trying hard to dilute the Sikh Revolution of the SatGuru Nnak Sahib. Therefore, the author shall die in peace if this work inspires the historians to look at Harappa Civilisation and the Sikh-Revolution in its true inceptions. SatGuru Granth Sahib, the Living Guru of the Sikhs in the Globe proclaimed that the soul dwells in the body and imbue with SatGuru’s Shabad (the Ambrosial Nectar). We should purify our body in the contemplation of the SatGuru’s Shabad and eradicate Doubt Dubida duibDw; the Almighty Lord Giver of Peace Himself bestows His Mercy, Kirpa ikRpw, unites us with Himself: kwieAw ibrKu pMKI ivic vwsw] AMimRqu cugih gur sbid invwsw] (1068-17) KAA-I-AA BIRKHU PAnKHEE VICHI WAASAA. AnMRITU CHUGAHI GUR SABADI NIWAASAA. The body is the tree; the bird of the soul dwells within it. It drinks in the Ambrosial Nectar, resting in the Word of the SatGuru’s Shabad. aufih n mUly n Awvih n jwhI inj Gir vwsw pwieAw]13] kwieAw soDih sbdu vIcwrih] UDDAHI NA MOOLAY NA AAVAHI NA JAAHEE NIJ GHARI WAASAA PAA-I-AA.13. KAA-I-AA SODHAHI SABADU VEECHAARAHI. It never flies away, and it does not come or go; it dwells within the home of its own self. ||13|| Purify the body and contemplate the Shabad. moh TgaurI Brmu invwrih] Awpy ik®pw kry suKdwqw Awpy myil imlwieAw]14] (1068-19) MOH THAG-UREE BHARAMU NIVAARAHI. AAPAY KrIPAA KARAY SUKHDAATAA AAPAY MAYLI MILAA-I-AA. Remove the poisonous drug of emotional attachment and eradicate doubt. The Giver of peace Himself bestows His Mercy and unites us in Union with Himself. ||14|| SatGuru Amardas Sahib 3rd Nanak, Rag Maru, SGGS. p. 1068.

Hobson-Jobson

Hobson-Jobson
Author: Henry Yule
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 1150
Release: 2013-06-13
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0191645842

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'A glossary of colloquial Anglo-Indian words and phrases, and of kindred terms, etymological, historical, geographical and discursive.' Hobson-Jobson is a unique work of maverick scholarship. Compiled in 1886 by two India enthusiasts, it documents the words and phrases that entered English from Arabic, Persian, Indian, and Chinese sources - and vice versa. Described by Salman Rushdie as 'the legendary dictionary of British India' it shows how words of Indian origin were absorbed into the English language and records not only the vocabulary but the culture of the Raj. Illustrative quotations from a wide range of travel texts, histories, memoirs, and novels create a canon of English writing about India. The definitions frequently slip into anecdote, reminiscence, and digression, and they offer intriguing insights into Victorian attitudes to India and its people and customs. With its delight in language, etymology, and puns, Hobson-Jobson has fascinated generations of writers from Rudyard Kipling to Tom Stoppard and Amitav Ghosh. This selected edition retains the range and idiosyncrasy of the original, and includes fascinating information on the glossary's creation and its significance for the English language. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Hobson-Jobson

Hobson-Jobson
Author: A. C. Burnell
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 1070
Release: 2018-10-24
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1136603328

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Reprint of the second (1939) edition of the work that is still the standard source-book of the Anglo-Indian language.

Hobson-Jobson

Hobson-Jobson
Author: Sir Henry Yule
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1082
Release: 1903
Genre: English language
ISBN:

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Hobson-Jobson

Hobson-Jobson
Author: Sir Henry Yule
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Total Pages: 1076
Release: 1996
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9781853263637

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Bungalow, pyjamas, tiffin, rickshaw, veranda, curry, cheroot, chintz, calico, gingham, mango, junk and catamaran are all words which have crept into the English language from the days of Britain's colonial rule of the Indian sub-continent and the Malaysian Peninsular. Hobson-Jobson (derived from the Islamic cry at the celebration of Muhurram 'Ya Hasan, ya Hosain' is shorthand for the assimilation of foreign words to the sound pattern of the adopting language. This dictionary, compiled in the late-19th century, is an invaluable source which has never been superseded. It is an essential book for all who are interested in English etymology and the development of the language. AUTHORS: Arthur Cole Burnell (1840-1882) spent large parts of his life in India working for the civil service, and translated a considerable number of Sanskrit manuscripts. He co-operated with Sir Henry Yule to write 'Hobson-Jobson', and Anglo-Indian dictionary. Sir Henry Yule was a military man, serving in India and retiring as a colonel in 1862. In his leisure time, he wrote some well-received books on Asia, but he is best remembered for collaborating with Dr A.C. Burnell in writing the Anglo-Indian dictionary, 'Hobson-Jobson'.

Sacred and Secular Musics

Sacred and Secular Musics
Author: Virinder S. Kalra
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2014-11-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441108661

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How does the sacred/secular opposition explain itself in the context of musical production? This volume traces this binary as it frames Western Classical music and Indian Classical music in the 18th and 19th centuries, laying the ground for a contemporary exploration of what is ostensibly sacred music in South Asia. Offering a potent critique of musicological knowledge-making, Virinder S. Kalra explores examples of South Asian musics in various domains and traverses a new cartography of music in which the sacred and the secular overlap. Drawing on examples which include Qawwali, kirtan and popular devotional genres, Sacred and Secular Musics offers new empirical material, as well as new insights into conceptualising religion and music, and the ways in which music performs sacredness and secularity across the contested India-Pakistan border in the region of Punjab. Through its deconstruction of the sacred/secular opposition, Sacred and Secular Musics explores the relationship of religion and music to wider questions of religion and politics. Its postcolonial approach brings Asia into the Western sacred/secular opposition, and provides a set of analytical tools - a language and range of theories - to allow further exploration of non-western religious music.