Singh, Nikky-Guninder Kaur

A survey of the origins, history, beliefs, and practices of Sikhism, the conflicts it has faced over the centuries, and recent developments that have impacted the religion and its people.

A survey of the origins, history, beliefs, and practices of Sikhism, the conflicts it has faced over the centuries, and recent developments.

Describes the basic tenets of Sikhism, tells the story of its growth in India, examines the recent move toward greater political independence within the Indian nation, the effects of Hindu nationalism on the Sikh community, and issues of cultural adaptation, persecution, and and subsequent education now taking place in the West.

Presents volume twelve of a fourteen-volume series on World Religions exploring the origins, traditions, and beliefs of Sikhism, and discusses its basic tenets, the effects of Hindu nationalism on the Sikh community, cultural adaptation and persecution, and more.