Author: Gurbakhsh Singh
Publisher: Singh Brothers
Year: 2007
Language: English
Pages: 112
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8172053800
Description
This book is the English version of the complete preamble to the Sikh scripture. Japji mentions the basics of the Sikh theology and the rest of the hymns in the scripture are considered to be detailed explanations of this theology. The Sikh scripture was first compiled and installed at the Harimandar Sahib (now popularly known as Golden Temple) in 1604 by the fifth Nanak, Guru Arjan Dev.
Though primarily written to meet the needs of the youth, all Sikhs will find it very useful. Every Sikh is required to recite Japji in the morning, Rehras in the evening and Sohila at bedtime. This English version gives the message of the three hymns in simple, understandable language. Anand Sahib is recited at the end of every Sikh function before offering the closing prayer, Ardas. This hymn, therefore, has also been included. Most common questions asked are about God. A special article, “Who is God?” Has been added to answer these questions from Gurbani’s point of view.
Contents
Publishers’ Note
Acknowledgements
Foreword to the First Edition
Foreword to the Second Edition
Introduction
I. JAPJI OVERVIEW
Ik Oankar, God
Gurparsad, His Grace
Hukam, His Will
Creation
Heaven and Hell
Satan
Indian Gods
Incomprehensible
Japji pauri-wise
Human Mission and His Will
Love of God
Limitless Creation
Creation and the Glory of God
Symbols, Rituals, and Devotion
The Five Khands
Concluding Hymn, Slok
II. REHRAS
First set: So-Dar
Second set: So-Purkh
III. SOHILA
IV. ANAND
Pauri-wise message
Conclusion
V. ASA KI VAR
The Message of the Var
Pauri-wise Meanings
VI. WHO IS GOD?
Revelation
Misunderstanding God
Discovering God, Father-Mother of Whole Humanity
God realized
God Described