Author: B S Dhillon
Publisher: Guru Nanak Dev University
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 378
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8177701266
Description
The first Parliament of world Religions held at Chicago in 1893, had hardly envisaged any role for the Sikh community in the modern interfaith movement. However, world-renowned historian Prof Arnold Tonybee was aptly right to signify that mankind’s religious future may be obscure, yet one thing can be foreseen; the living higher religions are going to influence each other more than ever before, in the days of increasing communication between all parts of the world and all branches of human life. In this coming religious debate, the Sikh religion and its scripture, the Adi Granth, will have something special value to say to the rest of the world.
Very truly, the Sikh community has exhibited its fellowship and vitality to the world community by participating in the Parliament of world Religions held in Barcelona in 2004. The modern world is best with differences that are often aggravated by religious prejudice. It is only the interfaith understanding which can bring the world community closer which in turn can usher in an era of peace, goodwill and amity. The present volume comprises the papers that were presented at the third International Conference on Guru Granth Sahib held at Guru Nanak Dev University on Dec 3-5, 2003. All these papers focus on the Sikh perspective of interfaith understanding and its relevance for world peace. These papers cove a wide spectrum and help to make the message of Guru Granth Sahib better known far beyond the Sikh Community.
Contents
INTRODUCTORY NOTE
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
KEYNOTE
Universalism of Guru Granth Sahib
Guru Granth Sahib-Harbinger of World Peace
Guru Granth Sahib-Message of One Spirit One World
The Sikh scripture-Inspiration for Action
Guru Granth Sahib-A guide to the Path of Peace for Humanity
Guru Nanak: Apostle of Religio-social goodwill and Amity
Humanism of guru Granth Sahib and World Peace
Sikh Model for Universal Consciouness
Multi Dimensional Aspect of Peace in Guru Granth Sahib
Guru Granth Sahib-Contribution to World Peace and Harmony
Guru Granth Sahib as a Utopia for Humankind
Guru Granth Sahib; Messenger of Divine Humanism
Guru Granth Sahib and Culture of Peace
World Peace and role of Women in the Context of Sikhism: Sociological Perspective
Guru Granth Sahib and Right of Progeny to Inherit World Peace
Conflict and Peace Making Rajinder Kaur
World Peace and The United Nations Organization-Contemporary challenges
World Peace: challenges and Remedies
Sustainable Development: the Sikh Perspective
Humanistic Vision of Guru Granth Sahib
Bhakti as Protest: The Poems of Chokhamela
Sabab Guru-Universality and Practical reality
Peace-the Sikh Perspective
Guru Granth Sahib-Religious Tolerance and Universal Brotherhood
Bare, Ruined Choirs Reflection-III
Understanding the Sikhs through Bani
Guru Granth Sahib and Interfaith Dialogue
The Themes of dialogue and Justice in Guru Granth Sahib
Forgiveness: A Choice Beyond
Sikhism: The Post-Modern Religion of the World
Guru Granth Sahib: An Interfaith Dialogue
Guru Granth Sahib and Religions of the World
Guru Granth Sahib as a precursor of Interfaith Understanding
Basic Features of Sikhism as a Religion
Guru Granth Sahib and Holy Bible: an Interfaith Dialogue
Sikh Attitude Towards Religious Pluralism
Guru Nanak and Yogic Tradition
Acceptability of Nanakian Philosophy in the Science Age
Guru Granth Sahib and Interfaith Dialogue
The Interfaith Guru: Guru Granth Sahib Ji
Guru Granth Sahib and the New World Order
Inter-Religious Dialogue and Action in the 21st Century: Guru Granth Sahib Perspective