{"product_id":"teachings-of-the-sikh-gurus-christopher-shackle-9780415266048","title":"Teachings of the Sikh Gurus: Selections from the Sikh Scriptures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognized masterpieces of Indian literature, the Guru Granth Sahib and the Dasam Granth are fundamental to the Sikh religion, not only in the physical layout of temples and in ceremonies of worship, but as infallible reference texts offering counsel and instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTeachings of the Sikh Gurus\u003c\/em\u003e presents a brand new selection of key passages from these sacred scriptures, translated into modern English by leading experts, Christopher Shackle and Arvind-pal Singh Mandair. Including six longer compositions and many shorter hymns thematically organised by topics such as Time and Impermanence, Self and Mind, Authority, and Ethics, the book's accessible and carefully chosen extracts distil the essence of Sikhism's remarkable textual and intellectual legacy, depicting how its message of universal tolerance suits the contemporary world. The detailed introduction and notes to the translations aid readers' comprehension of the hymns' form and content, as well as providing some historical context, making it an ideal introduction to Sikh literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christopher Shackle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415266041\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415266048\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/05\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.48h x 6.68w x 0.52d","brand":"Christopher Shackle","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43993359188223,"sku":"9780415266048","price":48.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_69ccbba9-0c4a-4653-b8e0-e8bd8b575cfd.jpg?v=1683323909","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/teachings-of-the-sikh-gurus-christopher-shackle-9780415266048","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}