Philosophy of Guru Granth Sahib/Devinder Singh Sekhon. New Delhi, Anmol, 2005, xi, 309 p., ISBN 81-261-2357-5.

    Contents: Foreword. 1. Purpose of human life. 2. Stages in spiritual path Laavan and Unhad Shabad. 3. Huqum (divine command). 4. Waheguru's Naam: Panacea for all ills. 5. Are there different paths to realise Waheguru?. 6. Pilgrimage and charity: Bibi Rajni. 7. Puzzle of the universe, heaven and hell, confession. 8. Maya: Satan and reincarnation. 9. Living Guru. 10. Gurmat and meat. 11. Guru Sahiban: some less known facts. 12. Supernatural powers: miracles. 13. Amrit (the liquid of immortality) and the five K's. 14. Controlling the five demons. 15. Recitation of selected baanies. 16. Examples and stories: are they true? 17. Death: is it predetermined comforts and discomforts. 18. Status of women. Glossary. Index.

    "This book on the Philosophy of Sri Guru Granth Sahib is a timely publication following the 400 year of the compilation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib by Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji, and the present humble effort in the form of this book will be an appropriate mark of respect for Sri Guru Granth Sahib.

    Amidst plenty of literature available in Punjabi and English, this book is unique. Each concept presented in the book has been supported by a number of holy shabads (hymns) from Sri Guru Granth Sahib, and every effort has been made to ensure that meanings of the holy shabads quoted in the book have not been distorted in any way to support the author's ideas.

    Entire information is gathered under eighteen chapters. It is hoped that this will prove a dependable reference work to one and all." (jacket)

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