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This book analyses the compositions of the Gurus in terms of their awareness of contemporary social order, polity and religious traditions. It discusses the conception of liberation-in-life in relation to their concept of God. The author shows that the Gurus reflect on the emergence of the Sikh Panth as a new social organisation, and its role in universal redemption.
 
Contents:
Section 1 - Social Awareness
Social Order
Polity and Politics
The Brahmanical Tradition
The Ascetical Tradition
The Islamic Tradition
 
Section 2 - Conception of God
Unity, Power and Grace
The Guru
Shabad-Bani
Nam
 
Section 3 - Conception of Liberation
Maya, Mamta and Haumai
The Sikh
Congregational Worship
Ardas
Liberation-in-Life
The Bani of Guru Tegh Bahadur
 
Section 4 - The Emerging Panth
Guru Nanak: The Beginning
Guru Angad: Extension
Guru Amar Das: Emphasis on Distinction
Guru Ram Das: The House of Guru Nanak
Guru Arjan: Halemi Raj
 
Section 5 - The Structure of the Guru Granth Sahib
The Basic Arrangement
The Bhagat Bani
Compositions Other than Gurbani and Bhagat Bani
Promotion of Halemi Raj
 
Section 6 - The Guru Eternal
Early History
The Guru Granth in Relation to the Guru Panth
The Case of the Dasam Granth
Dialogue with Others
 
Section 7 - Thus Speaks the Guru
Japuji
So-Dar
So-Purkh
Sohila
Asa di Var
Anand
Lavan
Sukhmani