Author: Parm Bakhshish Singh
Devinder Kumar Verma/
Publisher: Punjabi University
Year: 1999
Language: English
Pages: 254
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8173805695
Description
This volume highlights the variegated aspects of the Golden Temple - its Tlan vital and history, as also the literature and folklore of the Sikh people.
Sri Harimandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, is a living symbol of the spiritual sovereignty of the divine. The plan of Sri Harimandir Sahib, the abode of God, was conceived by Sri Guru Arjun Dev, the fifth prophet of Sikhism. The object of Sri Guru Arjun Dev in planning the structure of the Golden Temple in the middle of the Amrit Sarovar was to provide a spiritual centre of Sikh Religion.
The present structure of the Golden Temple is result of strenuous efforts undertaken at different times by different persons. Credit for rebuilding of the temple goes to Sikh Sardars of Misl period and particularly to Sardar Jassa Singh Ahluwalia who raised the exquisite building on the site where the original former was demolished by Ahmad Shah Durrani. Maharaja Ranjit Singh, his son Maharaja Kharak Singh and his grandson Kanwar Nao Nihal Singh added to the beauty with exquisite work in gold.
This volume includes number of research papers and articles by the leading authorities pertaining to the subject. The articles throw light on different aspects of this holy shrine, i.e.. historical, aesthetic, spiritual, artistic, architectural et. These articles attempt to visualize the glory and magnificence of this abode of God.
Contents
Preface
CHAPTER 1
The Golden Lotus of Amritsar
CHAPTER 2
Harmandir : An Inspiring Force of the Sikh Struggle for Independence
(1721 - 1767)
CHAPTER 3
Personality, Motivation and Achievements of Sardar Jassa Singh Ahluwalia with special Reference to his contributions to the Golden Temple
CHAPTER 4
Sain Mian Mir, Sardar Jassa Singh Ahluwalia and Darbar Sahib
CHAPTER 5
Harmandir Sahib during the Misal Period
CHAPTER 6
The Golden Temple
CHAPTER 7
Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Dedication to Harmandir Sahib
CHAPTER 8
Darbar Sahib Amritsar and Maharaja Ranjit Singh
CHAPTER 9
Harmandir : Its Genesis as the Gurdwara Institution
CHAPTER 10
The Harmandir Sahib-in Historical perspective
CHAPTER 11
Harmandir and Around : A Morphological Study
CHAPTER 12
British Efforts to Gain Control of the Golden Temple, 1844-63
CHAPTER 13
Shri Harmandir Sahib in the European Travel Literature : Early 19th Century
CHAPTER 14
Harmandir Sahib : Tank-Temple Complex in Bengal Writings
CHAPTER 15
Handle with great care : "British Actions Towards the Sikhs and the Golden Temple in the Last Half of the 19th Century"
CHAPTER 16
A Critique of Ian J. Kerr's Study of British Relations with the Golden Temple, 1849-90
CHAPTER 17
The Jalau in the Golden Temple
CHAPTER 18
The Harmandir and Maharaja Ranjit Singh
CHAPTER 19
Golden Temple Symbol of Piety and Heroism
CHAPTER 20
Granth Sahib in Harmandir
CHAPTER 21
Establishment of the Golden Temple as Envisaged in Guru Ki Bani
CHAPTER 22
Darbar Sahib-The Focal Point of the Sikh Faith
CHAPTER 23
The Golden Temple : Its Theo-political Status
CHAPTER 24
Where Spiritual Ambrosia Flows : Explicating the Spirit and Form of the Golden Temple
CHAPTER 25
Guru Nanak, Hinduism and Islam
CHAPTER 26
The City of Golden Temple According to Guru Arjan
CHAPTER 27
The House of Nanak and Its Relevance to Modern Times
CHAPTER 28
The Concept of Sangat and Pangat
CHAPTER 29
Holiness of Harmandir Sahib
CHAPTER 30
Art and Architecture of the Golden Temple
CHAPTER 31
The Glorious Architect of Harmandir
CHAPTER 32
The Golden Temple : A Synthesis of Styles
CHAPTER 33
The Golden Temple : A Spiritual Marvel in Architecture
CHAPTER 34
Darshani Gate and its Portals (The Golden Temple Amritsar)
CHAPTER 35
Select Chronology of Harmandir Sahib
CHAPTER 36
Select Bibliography of Harmandir Sahib