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The Sikh Religion: Its Gurus, Sacred Writings and Authors, Volume 1
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The Sikh Religion is a six-volume work by Max Arthur Macauliffe that provides a comprehensive overview of the Sikh religion. Volume 1 of the book focuses on the first five gurus of Sikhism, from Guru Nanak to Guru Arjun Dev.
Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism. He was born in 1469 in Talwandi, Punjab, India. Guru Nanak traveled extensively throughout India and Central Asia, spreading his message of love, equality, and social justice. He composed many hymns and poems that are now considered to be part of the Sikh holy scriptures.
Guru Nanak's successor was Guru Angad. Guru Angad was a great administrator and organizer. He standardized the Sikh script and established the first Sikh holy book, the Adi Granth.
Guru Amar Das was the third guru of Sikhism. He was a great social reformer. He abolished the caste system among Sikhs and promoted the education of women.
Guru Ram Das was the fourth guru of Sikhism. He founded the city of Amritsar, which is now the holiest city of the Sikhs. He also built the Golden Temple, which is the most important Gurdwara (Sikh temple) in the world.
Guru Arjun Dev was the fifth guru of Sikhism. He was a great scholar and poet. He compiled the Adi Granth, which is now the most sacred text of Sikhism. He was also the first Sikh martyr. He was tortured and executed by the Mughal emperor Jahangir for refusing to convert to Islam.
Volume 1 of The Sikh Religion is a fascinating and informative book that will give you a deeper understanding of the origins and development of Sikhism. It is well-written and easy to read, even for those who are not familiar with Sikhism.
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Michael MacAuliffe, also known as Max Arthur Macauliffe and Max Singh Metcalfe, was a senior British administrator, prolific scholar and author. MacAuliffe is renowned for his partial translatio...
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