Real Sikhism - Book By Surinder Singh Kohli

Introduction To 'Real Sikhism' By Surinder Singh Kohli

The misinterpretation of Sikhism due to the ignorance about the knowledge of the tenets and doctrines of Sikhism, ex­pounded in the hymns of the Sikh scripture i.e. Guru Granth Sahib has led to various misunderstandings about this youngest of world-religions. Several Sikh Scholars during the Sikh reform move­ment, known as Singh Sabha Movement, tried to enlighten the adherents of the faith about the Real Path and discipline. But various currents and cross-currents have again caused the simple and faithful followers forget their Real Religion, because most of them are no more saturated with their great heritage. Though the Sikhs have spread far and wide and many of them have settled in distant foreign countries, they and their children, under the impact of totally new environment and culture have become oblivious of their language, culture and heritage. The foreign scholars and mis­sions are creating great misunderstand­ings regarding their faith. This book has been specially written to give them the correct understanding about their reli­gion. Our religion is an independent religion and not an off shoot of any other religion. It has its own metaphysics, ethics and mysticism. It does not believe in any gods, goddesses, angels and spirits. The realisation of the One Transcendental Lord through the discipline of the Name, enunciated by the True Guru is its objective. It is against ritualism, formal­ism and symbolism. It is the religion of the householders, who lead a balanced life of spiritual and worldly grandeur. It has no belief in idol-worship, caste and miracles. It abhors intoxicants. All the special features of Sikhism form part of this work.

About The Author Of 'Real Sikhism'

Dr. Surindar Singh Kohli, the first and seniormost Professor of Punjabi Lan­guage and Literature and a renowned author and Tesearcher on Sikh Philosophy and Religion is not only a Iiterature, critic, researcher and editor of various books in Punjabi, but also the doyen and leading writer of Sikh religion. He has not only made a significant contribution in the field of comparative literature, but has also done a distinct service in the realm of comparative religion in general and sikh studies in particular, through his works including Philosophy of Guru Nanak, Outlines of Sikh Thought, Sikh Ethics, Sikh Philosophy, Yoga of the Sikhs, Sikhism and Guru Granth Sahib, The Sikh and Sikhism, Guru Granth Sahib-An Analytical Study etc. His encyclopaedic works viz A Conceptual Encyclopaedia of Guru Granth Sahib and the Dictionary of Sri Guru Granth Sahib are the first outstanding works of their own kind in English. Dr. Kohli is an authority on Sikh scriptures and has made their thorough and critical study in a dispassionate and scholarly manner.