Author: Surindar Singh Kohli
Publisher: Singh Brothers
Year: 2000
Language: multilingual
Pages: 184
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8172052502
Description
Sikhism, one of the latest and modern religions of the world, is basically anti-ritualistic and anti-dogmatic. It shattered for the first time the hegemony of religiosocial forces previously operating in Indian sub-continent.
The Sikh philosophy envisages that a true Sikh loves all humanity, earns livelihood by all fair means, shares earnings with the deprived and strives for the realization of God by abiding His will and seeking Grace. Thus, the universal message of the Sikh Gurus acquires global appeal.
This book is a valuable critique on the anti-ritualistic premises of Sikhism. The author profusely quotes from the original text of Guru Granth Sahib. He also warns about the Brahmanic rituals creeping in the present Sikh practice and helps the reader to identify the true path shown by the Great Gurus.
Contents
FOREWORD
PART I: ATTITUDE OF SIKHISM TOWARDS BRAHMINIC RITUALS
The Sikh should have his faith only in Guru Granth Sahib
Hinduism and Sikhism-
Brahminism and its Impact on Sikhism
Impact of Brahminism-
Regarding Religious Literature
Impact of Brahminism-
Regarding Caste
Impact of Brahminism-
Regarding Gods and Goddesses
Impact of Brahminism-
Regarding Image Worship
Impact of Brahminism-
Regarding Daily Prayers
Impact of Brahminism-
Regarding Impurities
Impact of Brahminism-
Regarding Fasts
Impact of Brahminism-
Regarding Auspicious Moments, Lunar dates, Days and Omens
Impact of Brahminism-
Regarding Shraddhas
Impact of Brahminism-
Regarding Mantras
Impact of Brahminism-
Regarding Grahas (Planets)
Impact of Brahminism-
Regarding Yagya-Homa (Sacrificial Fire)
Impact of Brahminism-
Regarding Sacraments
Impact of Brahminism-
Regarding Gurdwaras and Granthis
Sikhism and its Attitude towards Hinduism
PART II: RITUALISM IN INDIC RELIGIONS ESPECIALLY HINDUISM
Ritualism (Karma Kanda)-
A General Study
Ritualism in Hinduism-
Case System: Its rejection in Guru Granth Sahib
Ritualism in Hinduism-
Sacraments: Their Rejection mentioned in Guru Granth Sahib
Ritualism in Hinduism-Aashrams-Stages of Life, Works Practiced by Various Sects, Rejected Works as found in Guru Granth Sahib
Rejection of Rituals in Hindu Bhakti-Cults
Ritualism in Jainism and Buddhism
Ritualism in Islam
Various Devotional Works Rejected in Sikhism