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'''Sikh Pilgrimage to Pakistan - Illustrated Guide'''
'''Sikh Pilgrimage to Pakistan - Illustrated Guide'''


*Authors: By [[Anup Singh Choudry]] and Hardip Singh Chowdhary
*Authors: [[Anup Singh Choudry]] and Hardip Singh Chowdhary
*Published by Gurbani Centre UK 1985
*Published by Gurbani Centre UK 1985
*Printed in Great Britain by Jarrold and Sons Ltd Norwich
*Printed in Great Britain by [[Jarrold and Sons Ltd]], Norwich


This a short book and is a must for any [[Sikh]] or non Sikh visiting [[Sikh shrine]]s in [[Pakistan]]. [[Guru Nanak]], the founder of the [[Sikh Religion]] was born on the outskirts of [[Lahore]] and the book contains illustrations of various places in Pakistan connected to the [[Guru]] from his birth to death. The events of the first Guru are now represented by sacred [[Gurdwara]]s which are pictured in this book. These holy places or [[Gurdwara]]s serve to educate us and remind us about the life of [[Guru Nanak]], his teachings and message of love, compassion, kindness, mercy and forgiveness.
This a short book which is a must for any [[Sikh]] or non Sikh visiting [[Gurdwara|Sikh shrine]]s in [[Pakistan]]. With the recent relaxation of the visa requirements for Indian citizens, more and more visitor now travel to Pakistan every year<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4483150.stm BBC News: Pakistan lets Sikh pilgrims enter]</ref>. [[Guru Nanak]], the founder of the [[Sikhism|Sikh religion]] was born on the outskirts of [[Lahore]]<ref>[http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Guru_Nanak Sikhiwiki article on Guru Nanak]</ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/sikhism/people/nanak.shtml BBC article on Guru Nanak]</ref> and the book contains illustrations of various sacred places in Pakistan connected with the [[Guru]] from his birth to death<ref>[http://pakistaniat.com/2007/01/29/pakistan-sikh-panja-sahib-hasan-abdal-guru-nanak/comment-page-3/ Panja Sahib: The Miracle at Hasan Abdal]</ref>. The events of the first Guru are now represented by sacred [[Gurdwara]]s which are pictured in this book. These holy places or [[Gurdwara]]s serve to educate the world and remind us about the life of [[Guru Nanak]], his teachings and message of love, compassion, kindness, mercy and forgiveness.<ref>[http://www.sikhs.org/guru1.htm The First Master Guru Nanak Dev (1469-1539)]</ref>


==Preface==
==Preface==
Pilgrimage is not uncommon to most major religions of the world. The [[Sikh]]s, in their thousands, visit [[Pakistan]] each year to celebrate the birth anniversary of their founder, [[Guru Nanak]], at [[Nankana Sahib]], his birthplace. This illustrated guide introduces most of the Sikh shrines in Pakistan connected with the founding Guru. It is hoped that it will serve as an effective guide to assist and encourage prospective pilgrims to visit these shrines.
Pilgrimage is not uncommon to most major religions of the world<ref>[http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/NORpilgrimage.htm Pilgrimage: In the Middle Ages the Church encouraged people to make pilgrimages]</ref>. The [[Sikh]]s, in their thousands, visit [[Pakistan]] each year to celebrate the birth anniversary of their founder, [[Guru Nanak]], at [[Nankana Sahib]], his birthplace<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/religion/sikhism/gurunanak.shtml The Birthday of Guru Nanak - 13th November 2008]</ref>. This illustrated guide introduces most of the Sikh shrines in Pakistan connected with the founding Guru<ref>[http://www.sgpc.net/historical-gurdwaras/pakistan_gurdwaras.html SGPC - Historical Gurdwaras Of Pakistan ]</ref>. It is hoped that it will serve as an effective guide to assist and encourage prospective pilgrims to visit these shrines.


For non-Sikhs and students of comparative religions, we hope the guide will provide readily available information as an introduction to the Sikh faith and its philosophy. But above all, it will provide to everyone, Guru Nanak’s universal message of love, peace and brotherhood, and the emphasis on the worship of one God.
For non-Sikhs and students of comparative religions, the authors hope the guide will provide readily available information as an introduction to the Sikh faith and its philosophy. But above all, it will provide to everyone, Guru Nanak’s universal [[Message of Guru Granth Sahib|message of love, peace and brotherhood]], and the emphasis on the [[Three pillars of Sikhism|worship of one God]].


The chapter on the Sikh Raj gives some background to the Sikhs’ history and their present political status. Some of the recent events have been cited in passing in one or two places where they have been of historical importance and significance in the context of references made in the text.
The chapter on the [[Sikh Confederacy|Sikh Raj]] gives some background to the Sikhs’ history and their present political status. Some of the recent events have been cited in passing in one or two places where they have been of historical importance and significance in the context of references made in the text.


==Authors==
==Authors==
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London, September 1985
London, September 1985


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==See also==


==These Sites and Religious Freedom, a reader's thoughts==
{{wikipedia}}
* [[Nankana Sahib]]
* [[Pakistan]]
* [[Gurdwaras in Pakistan]]
* [[Harcharan Singh]] Twenty one year old Harcharan Singh has become Pakistan's first Sikh army officer
* [[Sikhism in Pakistan]]
* [[First Sikh officer in Pakistan Army]]
* [[Gurudwaras In Pakistan (Pictorial View)]]
* [[Pakistan - Birth and objectives]]
* [[Anup Singh Choudry]]
* [[ICC agrees on a mechanism for prosecution of crimes of aggression]]
* [[Baba Nanak University]]
* [[History, Science and Sikhism]]
* [[Guru Nanak's Philosophy]]


M. A. Jinnah's original vision for Pakistan as a country where all sects of Islam, as well as other religions could freely worship paralleled Guru Nanak's saying - "One God, many paths". The Qur'an states [sura 109:6] "To you is your religion, and to me is my religion"; or each in his own way.


That all of these sacred Gurdwaras are in good shape and that Sikhs, in large numbers, can visit or practice their religion in these Gurdwaras is thanks to the respect of the moderate governments and people of Pakistan.
{{Pakistan}}


Today, as in the days of Ranjit Singh, Banda Bahadur and Hari Singh Nalwa, the wild fundamentalist men of the mountains are attempting to retake the Panjab. Walking shadows of Aurangzeb's, Farrukhsiyar's and Wazir Khan's brand of fanatical Islam are now on the attack. Now calling themselves Taliban and al-Qaeda, they attempted on September 11, 2007 to destroy a historic Buddhist engraving visited by thousands of tourists each year by blowing up a rock in northwest Pakistan. [http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22402390-5012747,00.html]
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There is even an American by the name of Adam (Adam Gadan) who, seeing himself as the Madi or Messiah of Islam, has infiltrated al-Qaeda (becoming their spokesman) and has styled himself as the 'Americanized' Adam Durrani - savior of Afganistan in the novel 'Kara Kush'. Since the Laal Masjid incident, hundreds of Pakistani troops have been kidnapped, with several being beheaded.
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So enjoy the part of the Historic Sikh Punjab in Pakistan and support the government of Pakistan in their fight against fanaticism in what ever way you can. Oh! for another Ranjit Singh.

Latest revision as of 06:42, 30 June 2010

Sikh Pilgrimage to Pakistan - Illustrated Guide

Sikh Pilgrimage to Pakistan - Illustrated Guide

This a short book which is a must for any Sikh or non Sikh visiting Sikh shrines in Pakistan. With the recent relaxation of the visa requirements for Indian citizens, more and more visitor now travel to Pakistan every year[1]. Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion was born on the outskirts of Lahore[2][3] and the book contains illustrations of various sacred places in Pakistan connected with the Guru from his birth to death[4]. The events of the first Guru are now represented by sacred Gurdwaras which are pictured in this book. These holy places or Gurdwaras serve to educate the world and remind us about the life of Guru Nanak, his teachings and message of love, compassion, kindness, mercy and forgiveness.[5]

Preface

Pilgrimage is not uncommon to most major religions of the world[6]. The Sikhs, in their thousands, visit Pakistan each year to celebrate the birth anniversary of their founder, Guru Nanak, at Nankana Sahib, his birthplace[7]. This illustrated guide introduces most of the Sikh shrines in Pakistan connected with the founding Guru[8]. It is hoped that it will serve as an effective guide to assist and encourage prospective pilgrims to visit these shrines.

For non-Sikhs and students of comparative religions, the authors hope the guide will provide readily available information as an introduction to the Sikh faith and its philosophy. But above all, it will provide to everyone, Guru Nanak’s universal message of love, peace and brotherhood, and the emphasis on the worship of one God.

The chapter on the Sikh Raj gives some background to the Sikhs’ history and their present political status. Some of the recent events have been cited in passing in one or two places where they have been of historical importance and significance in the context of references made in the text.

Authors

H. S. Chowdhary, A. S. Choudry, Authors London, September 1985


See also

References

  1. ^ BBC News: Pakistan lets Sikh pilgrims enter
  2. ^ Sikhiwiki article on Guru Nanak
  3. ^ BBC article on Guru Nanak
  4. ^ Panja Sahib: The Miracle at Hasan Abdal
  5. ^ The First Master Guru Nanak Dev (1469-1539)
  6. ^ Pilgrimage: In the Middle Ages the Church encouraged people to make pilgrimages
  7. ^ The Birthday of Guru Nanak - 13th November 2008
  8. ^ SGPC - Historical Gurdwaras Of Pakistan
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