Guru Nanak and Development of Sikhism/S.R. Bakshi. Jaipur, Book Enclave, 2008, viii, 328 p., ISBN 81-8152-216-0.

    Contents: Preface. 1. Guru Nanak and his times. 2. Janam Sakhis of Guru Nanak. 3. Guru Nanak. 4. Guru Nanak's teachings. 5. Development of Sikhism under Gurus. 6. Guru Arjan. 7. Religion in revolt and pacifism. 8. Guru Tegh Bahadur. 9. Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom, 1675. 10. Hymns of Guru Tegh Bahadur. 11. Guru Gobind Singh. 12. Creation of the Khalsa. 13. Impact of Sikh Gurus on society. 14. The Khalsa of Guru Gobind Singh. 15. Banda establishes first Sikh Republic.

    "Sikhism was founded by Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, (1469-1538). At Sultanpur, he received a vision to preach the way to enlightenment and God. He taught a strict monotheism, the brotherhood of humanity. He rejected idol worship, and the oppressive Hindu concept of caste.

    A progressive religion 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 and is ranked as the worlds fifth largest religion. Sikhism preaches a message of devotion and remembrance of God at all times, truthful living, equality of mankind and denounces superstitions and blind rituals. Sikhism is open to all through the teachings of its 10 Gurus enshrined in the Sikh Holy Book and Living Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib.

    Hopefully this work would be a useful study for teachers, research scholars and students." (jacket)

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