Guru Nanak Essay Examples

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The Origin of the Religion of Sikhism (1921 words, 6 pages)

SikhismSikhism is the worlds fifth largest religion harboring about five million followers. It is one of the more recent religions, founded in the fifteenth century in Punjab, India during the Mughal Empire by Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was established during a time when the chief religions of the ... Read More

A History of Sikhism: The Muslim and Hindu Conflict in India (2951 words, 9 pages)

Sikhism began to arise in a period of tension between Muslims and Hindus in India in the sixth century A.D. The Moguls had conquered India and brought Islam with them, and some people sought to establish harmony between the two religions based on the concept that God goes beyond any ... Read More

A Study of Sikhism (532 words, 3 pages)

SikhismSikhism was founded by Guru Nanak, born in 1469, and the first of the ten gurus. In Sikhism, a guru is the descent of divine guidance to mankind provided through ten Enlightened Masters. After the death of the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh, Guru Granth Sahib took on the status ... Read More

An Analysis of Quotations of Gurbani on Meditation (4087 words, 12 pages)

WHAT TO MEDITATE UPON ?Gurbani orders that while repeating NAM one should meditate upon the Formless Lord. One should not meditate on only painting or photograph even if it is of one of the Gurus. Gurbani also forbids to meditate upon the form of a living person. In support of ... Read More

Life of Guru Nanak as the Founder of Sikhism and the First of the Sikh Gurus (1316 words, 7 pages)

In the year 1469 a man namedGuru Nanak was born into a Punjabi-Hindu family. Hisname means "He who was born at the home of his mother'sparents", which was in Talwandi, near Labone ("Sikhs"647). We know little about Nanak's life but a lot about hisbeliefs from a book called " Adi ... Read More

Guru Nanak Dev Ji as the Founder of Sikhism (726 words, 1 pages)

"God sends His messengers into the world from time to time to guide humanity," states Professor Gobind Singh Mansukhani, author of the book, The Quintessence of Sikhism. Although Jesus Christ was considered to be sent to Earth between 8 BC and 4 BC by god, the ten Guru's, who found ... Read More

A Review of The Quintessence of Sikhism by Professor Gobind Mansukhani (726 words, 3 pages)

"God sends His messengers into the world from time to time to guidehumanity," states Professor Gobind Singh Mansukhani, author of the book,The Quintessence of Sikhism. Although Jesus Christ was considered to be sent toEarth between 8 BC and 4 BC by god, the ten Guru's, who found the Sikh religionfive ... Read More

An Overview of Punjab a State in India (702 words, 2 pages)

Punjab, state in northwestern India,bordered on the north by Jammu and Kashmir state and Himachal Pradesh state, on the east and south by Haryana state, on the south and southwest by Rajasthan state, and on the west by Pakistan.Punjab state lies between the great systems of the Indus and Ganges ... Read More

A History of Sikh Dharma, the Youngest of World Religions (789 words, 1 pages)

Sikh Dharma, the youngest of the world religions, is barely five hundred years old. Its founder, Guru Nanak, was born in 1469. Guru Nanak spread a simple message of "Ek Ong Kar" we are all one, created by the One Creator of all Creation. This was at a time when ... Read More

A Biography of Guru Nanak, the Founder of the Sikh Faith (478 words, 1 pages)

Guru Nanak (1469-1539)Guru Nanak was the founder of the Sikh faith. Born on April 15, 1469 in the Western Punjab village of Talwandi during a time of conflict between Hinduism and Islam. He was born to a simple Hindu family. He was endowed with extra-ordinary spiritual powers from a very ... Read More

A Look at the History of the Indian Religion of Sikh (2535 words, 3 pages)

HistorySikhs are followers of Sikhism, an Indian religion that originated in the Punjab in northwest India. In 1995, India had approximately 18.7 million Sikhs, 1.9 of the population. Small communities of Sikhs also exist in the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Malaysia, and East Africa. The movement was founded ... Read More

The Position and Significance of a Woman in the Indian Society (1203 words, 2 pages)

In the Medieval Ages the position of a woman in the Indian society deteriorated. Ban on widow remarriages, and child marriages were legalized among the communities of India. The Islamic conquest of India brought the practice of purdah to the Indian society. This led to practices, such as jauhar, and ... Read More

Issue in the Houston Muslim Community (1019 words, 2 pages)

While being a part here in the Muslim community in Houston city, I come across to see and experience the beauty and dingy reality of it. Perpetually we hear about the beauty of the community, but seldom do we listen about the presence of absurd adoration that exists in the ... Read More

A Study of Sikhism (216 words, 1 pages)

SikhismSIKHISMSikhism is a Religion of uniqueness. It has beliefs from two other religions Hinduism and Islam (Borak 53). This religion is very scarce in the United States. The main area for Sikhs is in the Northwest India (Borak 53). I had never heard of this religion before, so that is ... Read More

An Introduction to the Sikh Religion (714 words, 1 pages)

God sends His messengers into the world from time to time to guide humanity, states Professor Gobind Singh Mansukhani, author of the book, The Quintessence of Sikhism. Although Jesus Christ was considered to be sent to Earth between 8 BC and 4 BC by god, the ten Guru's, who found ... Read More

A Report on Sikhism (2180 words, 5 pages)

Sikhism The world's fifth largest religion.History, beliefs, and practices, etc. No consensus exists on the origins of this religion.Historians and specialists in Eastern religions generally believe that Sikhism is a syncretistic religion, related to the Bhakti movement within Hinduism and the Sufi branch of Islam, to which many independent beliefs ... Read More

The History of Punjap: State of Sikh Religion (710 words, 2 pages)

History Of Punjab State Of Sikh ReligionHistory of Punjab State of Sikh religion (Situated in north of India and east of Pakistan)Punjab, state in northwestern India,bordered on the north by Jammu and Kashmir state and Himachal Pradesh state, on the east and south by Haryana state, on the south and ... Read More

An Analysis of the Way of Life and Philosophy of a Sikh (931 words, 2 pages)

A way of life and philosophy well ahead of its time when it was founded over 500 years ago, The Sikh religion today has a following of over 20 million people worldwide. Sikhism preaches a message of devotion and remembrance of God at all times, truthful living, equality of mankind, ... Read More

An Overview of the Northwestern Indian State of Punjab (701 words, 2 pages)

Punjab, state in northwestern India,bordered on the north by Jammu and Kashmir state and Himachal Pradesh state, on the east and south by Haryana state, on the south and southwest by Rajasthan state, and on the west by Pakistan. Punjab state lies between the great systems of the Indus and ... Read More

A Study on Sikhism: A Religion of Uniqueness (1558 words, 3 pages)

Sikhism is a Religion of uniqueness. It has beliefs from two other religions Hinduism and Islam (Borak 53). This religion is very scarce in the United States. The main area for Sikhs is in the Northwest India (Borak 53). I had never heard of this religion before, so that is ... Read More

An Overview of Sikhism (1504 words, 3 pages)

Sikhism is a Religion of uniqueness. It has beliefs from two other religions Hinduism and Islam (Borak 53). This religion is very scarce in the United States. The main area for Sikhs is in the Northwest India (Borak 53). I had never heard of this religion before, so that is ... Read More

An Analysis of My Very First Encounter with Hindu Temple Gurus (565 words, 1 pages)

My very first encounter with a religion apart from my own which is Hinduism was during an organized school trip to different shrines. First we visited the Guru Nanak Sikh temple near pangani. I was overwhelmed by the fact that the Gurus of the temple warmly welcomed us. They briefly ... Read More

The Origin and Spread of the Sikh Religion (653 words, 1 pages)

One of the newest religions to be of influence today The Sikh Religion was founded by Guru Nanak (1469-1539 AD) who was born in Panjab, Pakistan. A brief reference about the social inequalities of that period, especially with respect to women, helps to appreciate the progressive doctrine adopted by the ... Read More

The Beliefs and Teachings of Guru Nanak (1316 words, 5 pages)

In the year 1469 a man named Guru Nanak was born into a Punjabi-Hindu family. His name means "He who was born at the home of his mother's parents", which was in Talwandi, near Labone ("Sikhs" 647). We know little about Nanak's life but a lot about his beliefs from ... Read More

The Principles of Sikhism (814 words, 2 pages)

My name is pardeep Singh this name has been given to me by our living Guru, Guru Granth sahib ji. Sikhism was founded in Punjab, India by Guru Nanak dev ji. After Guru Nanak Dev ji there were nine gurus to lead Sikhism into the next generation and teach us ... Read More

A Biography of Guru Nanak (478 words, 1 pages)

Guru Nanak (1469-1539) Guru Nanak was the founder of the Sikh faith. Born on April 15, 1469 in the Western Punjab village of Talwandi during a time of conflict between Hinduism and Islam. He was born to a simple Hindu family. He was endowed with extra-ordinary spiritual powers from a ... Read More

A Description of Sikhism as the World’s Fifth Largest Religion (960 words, 2 pages)

Sikhism is the world's fifth largest religion. Sikhism is one of the younger faiths of the world, as compared with religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity or Islam. It is a monotheistic faith, preaching the existence of only one God, and teaching ideals that may be universally accepted today and ... Read More

An Overview of Sikhism (1505 words, 2 pages)

SIKHISM Sikhism is a Religion of uniqueness. It has beliefs from two other religions Hinduism and Islam (Borak 53). This religion is very scarce in the United States. The main area for Sikhs is in the Northwest India (Borak 53). I had never heard of this religion before, so that ... Read More

The Story of My Life (699 words, 1 pages)

I was born on July 26, 1971 in Ipoh as the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs Palanimuthu. I lost my father three months before I came to this world. My mother and I stayed with my grandmother in Buntong, a place once famous for gangsterism. My grandma took care ... Read More