Description: This book delves into the lives and teachings of the *Bhagats*, a group of Indian saints who lived in the centuries preceding the founding of Sikhism. These individuals, considered to be the forerunners of Guru Nanak, challenged the prevailing religious practices of their time, advocating for a monotheistic belief in one God. The book examines the lives and writings of several prominent Bhagats, including Jaidev, Namdev, Trilochan, and Kabir. The author explores the Bhagats' diverse backgrounds, including both Hindu and Muslim traditions, and examines how their experiences shaped their beliefs and the unique forms of devotion they practiced. Through detailed biographical accounts and analysis of their hymns, the author sheds light on the social and religious landscape of medieval India, showcasing the Bhagats' significant contributions to the ongoing dialogue surrounding spirituality and the nature of the divine. The book provides a fascinating look at the rich tapestry of religious thought that existed in pre-Sikh India, demonstrating how these visionary figures laid the groundwork for future spiritual movements. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Book Title: Sikh Religion, Its Gurus, Sacred Writings and Authors, Vol. 6 of 6 (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 468 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Topic: Sikhism, General
Item Height: 0.9 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Religion, History
Item Weight: 22 Oz
Author: Max Arthur Macauliffe
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
