The Geography of Religion -Moriel: Sikhism

The roots of Sikhism lie in India, where it was founded approximately 1500 A.D. by Guru Nanak, who was critical of the blind rituals of Hindus and Muslims.

Sikhism, Third Edition describes the basic tenets of Sikhism, tells the engaging 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 subsequent education now taking place in the West. Coverage includes: -The belief in the Supreme Ultimate Reality -Sikh ethics -The Five K's -Guru Nanak and the Origins of the Sikh Faith -The Guru Granth, Sikhism's sacred text.