Editore: Hay House Publishers India Private Limited, 2012
ISBN 10: 938143137X ISBN 13: 9789381431375
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Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.5.
Editore: Hay House Publishers India Private Limited, 2008
ISBN 10: 8190565583 ISBN 13: 9788190565585
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Condizione: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A few small marks or stains to the page edges/pages . A tan to the page edges/pages . Minor shelf wear. Previously water damaged, slight waving to the pages.
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Editore: Hay House Publishers India Private Limited, 2024
ISBN 10: 9386832429 ISBN 13: 9789386832429
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A comprehensive, compelling, and insightful narrative that traces the birth, the growth, and the spread of Sikhism - one of the world's most dynamic and progressive religionsIn this perceptive work, Dr Harish Dhillon highlights the lives and times of the ten Sikh Gurus, beginning with Guru Nanak, who founded Sikhism in the fifteenth century, and ending with Guru Gobind Singh, who established the Khalsa Panth in 1699. It throws light on how the Gurus acquired profound knowledge and wisdom, which they sought to pass on to the common people through their teachings. Their life histories show how they sincerely practised what they preached and how they led by example. Apart from these, it recounts the enormous sacrifices the Gurus made to keep the faith going. In addition, the book gives elaborate details on how Sikhism has evolved over the centuries.This volume reveals the human side of the 'Divine Gurus' venerated not only by Sikhs, but also across various faiths in India and in other parts of the world. The contents in the book are intertwined with the underlying theme that the ideal religion (or faith) is one that is based on simplicity and keeps changing with the times, yet does not forget the very essence that it started with. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: Hay House Publishers India Private Limited, 2024
ISBN 10: 938830246X ISBN 13: 9789388302463
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Janamsakhis, as the name suggests, are stories that claim to reveal the life of the first Guru, Nanak Dev, in a chronological manner. The earliest known Janamsakhi dates back to 1658, nearly 120 years after the death of Guru Nanak in 1539. None of the Janamsakhis can claim to be the most authentic or authoritative version as, through the years, each chronicler of the Guru's life has added and altered the narrative according to the need of the times.In this volume, Dr Harish Dhillon has chosen the twenty most inspiring and interesting stories about the life and times of Guru Nanak. While the language may be contemporary, at its core this narrative has the same venerable feel that marked the tone of Janamsakhis written centuries ago. Through this work, the author has tried to make the life of the Guru more accessible to the current generation. This book enlightens as much as it informs, while focussing on the Guru's teachings as well as the various udasis (travels) he undertook to spread the message of brotherhood, equality and love. This book will be of immense value to anyone with a particular interest in religious studies, Indian history or in simply learning more about the life of Guru Nanak. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: Hay House Publishers India Private Limited, 2024
ISBN 10: 9388302478 ISBN 13: 9789388302470
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Banda Singh Bahadur appeared in Sikh history for a relatively short period (1708-1716) but, after the Sikh gurus, influenced it more significantly than any other individualBanda Singh Bahadur is among the most colourful and fascinating characters in Sikh history. From an ascetic he was transformed into Guru Gobind Singh's most trusted disciple. So much so that when the seriously injured guru could not lead his Sikh army against the Mughal forces, he appointed Banda Singh Bahadur as his deputy. As proof of this appointment he gave Banda his sword, a mighty bow, arrows from his own quiver, his battle standard and his war drum.Banda rode out from Nanded (where Guru Gobind Singh passed away; now in Maharashtra) at the head of a small band of Sikhs, which, by the time it reached the Punjab, had grown into a formidable army. Over the next few years his exploits against the Mughal rulers, both in pitched battles and in skirmishes, became the stuff of legends. He became the first of many legendary Sikh generals, famous both for their personal heroic courage and their skill in warfare. His many encounters with the Mughal rulers eroded the very foundation of the Mughal empire and ensured its quick demise. As he said when questioned on what he had achieved: 'I have ensured that never again will the crown sit easily on the Mughal emperor's head.' He also prepared the coming generations of Sikhs for future conflicts, which later greatly helped Maharaja Ranjit Singh in creating a Sikh empire.Banda was a true leader who led from the front, not only in the battlefield but also in civil administration. He established a secular government which swept aside 700 years of slavery and the myth of domination by foreign powers, proclaimed freedom of worship, allowed the people to follow professions of their choice and stopped forcible marriages even while recovering abducted women for return to their families. His land revolution abolished zamindari in parts of North India, thereby redistributing land equally amongst the tillers.This book seeks to tell the story of this remarkable and brave man and his equally remarkable achievements. Perhaps, the finest of Banda Singh Bahadur's biographies. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: Hay House Publishers India Private Limited, 2009
ISBN 10: 8190416944 ISBN 13: 9788190416948
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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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Editore: Hay House Publishers India Private Limited, 2008
ISBN 10: 8189988042 ISBN 13: 9788189988043
Da: Berliner Büchertisch eG, Berlin, Germania
Hardcover. Condizione: Gut. 96 S. Gutes Exemplar, geringe Gebrauchsspuren, Cover/SU berieben/bestoßen, innen alles in Ordnung; Good copy, light signs of previous use, cover/dust jacket shows some rubbing/wear, interior in good condition. B230915ah82 ISBN: 9788189988043 Altersfreigabe FSK ab 0 Jahre Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 98.
Editore: Hay House Publishers India Private Limited, 2017
ISBN 10: 938582743X ISBN 13: 9789385827433
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Editore: Hay House Publishers India Private Limited, 2018
ISBN 10: 9386832623 ISBN 13: 9789386832627
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Editore: Hay House Publishers India Private Limited, 2007
ISBN 10: 8189988050 ISBN 13: 9788189988050
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Five hundred years before the birth of Jesus, a God-realized being named Lao-tzu in ancient China dictated 81 verses, which are regarded by many as the ultimate commentary on the nature of our existence. The classic text of these 81 verses, called the Tao Te Ching or the Great Way, offers advice and guidance that is balanced, moral, spiritual, and always concerned with working for the good. In this book, Dr. Dyer reviews hundreds of translations of the Tao Te Ching, or the Great Way, and writes 81 distinct essays on how to apply the ancient wisdom of Lao-tzu to today's modern world. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.