Religious Pluralism in Punjab : A Contemporary Account of Sikh Sants, Babas, Gurus and Satgurus

This book analyses the heterogeneous modes of meditation, prayer, initiation, beliefs and practices, codes of conduct, ethics and life-style of the contemporary Sikh Sants, Babas, Gurus and Satgurus in Punjab. Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table Of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1. Introduction: Religious Milieu in Contemporary Punjab -- 2. Udasi, Seva Panthi and Nirmala Establishments: Mahants, Sants and Babas - Setting Pluralism in Sikh Faith -- 3. Proliferation of Udasi, Seva Panthi and Nirmala Establishments in the Twentieth Century: Continuity of Pluralism in Sikh Faith -- 4. Nirankari, Namdhari, Neeldhari and Nanaksari Establishments: Enriching Pluralism in Sikh Faith -- 5. Sants and Babas: Moving towards Khalsa Identity, Panthic Seva and Politics -- 6. Conclusion -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index "This book analyses the heterogeneous modes of meditation, prayer, initiation, beliefs and practices, codes of conduct, ethics and life-style of the contemporary Sikh Sants, Babas, Gurus and Satgurus in Punjab. "--Provided by publisher