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Sikh Pilgrimage to Pakistan
Sikhism of Lahore,[2] and the book contains illustrations of var-
ious sacred places in Pakistan connected with the Guru
from his birth to death.[3] The events of the first Guru
are now represented by sacred Gurdwaras which are pic-
tured 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.[4]
This article is part of a series on Sikhism
Sikh Gurus Preface
Guru Nanak Dev · Guru Angad Dev Pilgrimage is not uncommon to most major religions of
Guru Amar Das · Guru Ram Das the world.[5] The Sikhs, in their thousands, visit Pakistan
Guru Arjan Dev · Guru Har Gobind each year to celebrate the birth anniversary of their
Guru Har Rai · Guru Har Krishan founder, Guru Nanak, at Nankana Sahib, his birthplace.[6]
Guru Tegh Bahadur · Guru Gobind Singh This illustrated guide introduces most of the Sikh shrines
Guru Granth Sahib in Pakistan connected with the founding Guru.[7] It is
hoped that it will serve as an effective guide to assist and
Philosophy encourage prospective pilgrims to visit these shrines.
Nām Japō · Kirat Karō · Vaṇḍ Chakkō For non-Sikhs and students of comparative religions,
Caṛdī Kalā · Guru Maneyo Granth the authors hope the guide will provide readily available
information as an introduction to the Sikh faith and its
Practices
philosophy. But above all, it will provide to everyone, Gu-
Sikh Rehat Maryada · Prohibitions ru Nanak’s universal message of love, peace and brother-
Ardās · Kirtan · Dasvand · Baptism hood, and the emphasis on the worship of one God.
Five Evils · The Five Ks · Five Virtues The chapter on the Sikh Raj gives some background
Langar · Simran to the Sikhs’ history and their present political status.
Some of the recent events have been cited in passing in
Scripture
one or two places where they have been of historical im-
Guru Granth Sahib · Adi Granth portance and significance in the context of references
Dasam Granth · Sarbloh Granth made in the text.
Five Banis
General topics Authors
History · Ik Onkar · Gurdwara H. S. Chowdhary, A. S. Choudry, Authors London,
Harmandir Sahib · Khalsa · Khanda September 1985
Literature · Music · Names · Places
Nanakshahi calendar · Sikhs · Waheguru
Dastar
References
[1] Pakistan lets Sikh pilgrims enter. BBC News
Sikhism Portal
(2005-11-29). Retrieved on 2011-12-14.
Sikh Pilgrimage to Pakistan is a book by Anup Singh [2] BBC article on Guru Nanak. Bbc.co.uk (2011-10-07).
Choudry and Hardip Singh Chowdhary, published by Gur- Retrieved on 2011-12-14.
bani Centre, UK, in 1985 and printed in Great Britain by [3] Panja Sahib: The Miracle at Hasan Abdal.
Jarrold and Sons Ltd, Norwich. Pakistaniat.com (2007-01-29). Retrieved on
This a short book aimed at visitors of Sikh shrines 2011-12-14.
in Pakistan. With the recent relaxation of the visa re- [4] The First Master Guru Nanak Dev (1469–1539).
quirements for Indian citizens, more and more visitor Sikhs.org. Retrieved on 2011-12-14.
now travel to Pakistan every year.[1] Guru Nanak, the [5] Pilgrimage: In the Middle Ages the Church
founder of the Sikh religion was born on the outskirts encouraged people to make pilgrimages.
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Spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk. Retrieved on [7] Historical Gurdwaras Of Pakistan. SGPC
2011-12-14. (2001-08-20). Retrieved on 2011-12-14.
[6] The Birthday of Guru Nanak – 13th November 2008.
Bbc.co.uk (2011-11-10). Retrieved on 2011-12-14.
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