Ritualism and Its Rejection In Sikhism

by: Surindar Singh Kohli


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  • Hardback
  • ISBN: 81-7205-250-2
  • Edition(s): Aug-2000 / 1st
  • Pages: 184
  • Availability: In stock
Sikhism, one of the latest and modern religions of the world, is basically anti-ritualistic and anti-dogmatic. This book is a valuable critique on the anti-ritualistic premises of Sikhism. The author profusely quotes from the original text of Guru Granth Sahib. He also warns about the Brahmanic rituals creeping in the present Sikh practice and helps the reader to identify the true path shown by the Great Gurus.

Part 1

Attitude Of Sikhism Towards Brahminic Rituals

  • The Sikh should have his faith only in Guru Granth Sahib / 13
  • Hinduism and Sikhism – Brahminism and its Impact on Sikhism / 23
  • Impact of Brahminism – Regarding Religious Literature / 32
  • Impact of Brahminism – Regarding Caste / 38
  • Impact of Brahminism – Regarding Incarnations / 44
  • Impact of Brahminism – Regarding Gods and Goddesses / 50
  • Impact of Brahminism – Regarding Image Worship / 58
  • Impact of Brahminism – Regarding Daily Prayers / 69
  • Impact of Brahminism – Regarding Impurities / 75
  • Impact of Brahminism – Regarding Fasts / 82
  • Impact of Brahminism – Regarding Auspicious Moments, Lunar dates, Days and Omens  / 84
  • Impact of Brahminism – Regarding Shraddhas / 87
  • Impact of Brahminism – Regarding Mantras / 91
  • Impact of Brahminism – Regarding Grahas / 94
  • Impact of Brahminism – Regarding Yagya-Homa / 96
  • Impact of Brahminism – Regarding Sacraments / 100
  • Impact of Brahminism – Regarding Gurdwaras and Granthis / 104
  • Sikhism and its Attitude towards Hinduism / 109

Part 2

Ritualism In Indic Religions Especially Hinduism

  • Ritualism (Karma Kanda) – A General Study / 115
  • Impact of Brahminism – Caste System: Its Rejection in Guru Granth Sahib / 121
  • Impact of Brahminism – Sacraments: Their Rejection mentioned in Guru Granth Sahib /  127
  • Impact of Brahminism – Aasbrams-Stages of Life, Work Practised by Various Sects, Rejected Works as found in Guru Granth Sahib / 135
  • Rejection of Rituals in Hindu Bhakti-Cults / 157
  • Ritualism in Jainism and Buddhism  / 163
  • Ritualism in Islam / 171
  • Various Devotional Works Rejected in Sikhism / 179

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