Textual sources for the study of Sikhism
By: translated and edited by W.H. McLeod.
Contributors: McLeod, W. H.
Series: Textual sources for the study of religion
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Books
Published: 1984
Place of publication: Totowa, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 166
Subjects: Sikhism  -- Sacred books.; Sikh literature.
Other titles: Sikhism.
Description: Dr. McLeod provides an introduction to the sacred literature of Sikhism, giving a clear orientation to Sikh history, religion, and tradition. The collection itself begins with episodes from the lives of the Ten Gurus, translated from sacred texts. These are followed by extensive selections from the Adi Granth and the Dasam Granth, supplemented by extracts from the works of the notable Sikh poets Bhai Gurdas and Bhai Nand Lai. A translation of the entire nit-nem (the daily liturgy of the Sikhs) is included, together with scriptural portions traditionally chanted during Sikh ceremonies. A shortened text of the Rahit Maryada (Sikh code of conduct) is also provided. The volume concludes with a selection devoted to the principal Sikh sects and a selection from the works of modern Sikh theologians.
Notes: Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 159-160.