The Socially Involved Renunciate : Guru Nānak's Discourse to the Nāth Yogis

The Socially Involved Renunciate is an in-depth analysis and an original English translation of the Siddh Goṣṭ, a fundamental philosophical text of the Sikh tradition. The work reflects the distinctive worldview of Sikhism, the only major Indian religion that does not regard asceticism as a legitimate path to liberation. Composed by Guru Nānak, a medieval, north Indian saint-poet and venerated founder of the Sikh tradition, the Siddh Goṣṭ is a dialogue between Guru Nānak and several Nāth yogis who had been pursuing a rigorous path of hath-yoga as renunciates of the material world. Through their dialogue, Guru Nānak teaches the Nāth yogis a spiritual path that also includes involvement in the social world and offers a practical way to achieve liberation. In The Socially Involved Renunciate, Kamala Elizabeth Nayar and Jaswinder Singh Sandhu provide background on Sikhism, highlight the ethical teachings expounded in the Siddh Goṣṭ, and demonstrate how Guru Nānak reconciles the polarities of the ascetic and householder ideals.

the Socially Involved Renunciate Is An In-depth Analysis And An Original English Translation Of The Siddh Gost, A Fundamental Philosophical Text Of The Sikh Tradition. The Work Reflects The Distinctive Worldview Of Sikhism, The Only Major Indian Religion That Does Not Regard Asceticism As A Legitimate Path To Liberation. Composed By Guru Nanak, A Medieval, North Indian Saint-poet And Venerated Founder Of The Sikh Tradition, The Siddh Gost Is A Dialogue Between Guru Nanak And Several Nath Yogis Who Had Been Pursuing A Rigorous Path Of Hath-yoga As Renunciates Of The Material World. Through Their Dialogue, Guru Nanak Teaches The Nath Yogis A Spiritual Path That Also Includes Involvement In The Social World And Offers A Practical Way To Achieve Liberation. In The Socially Involved Renunciate, Kamala Elizabeth Nayar And Jaswander Singh Sandhu Provide Background On Sikhism, Highlight The Ethical Teachings Expounded In The Siddh Gost, And Demonstrate How Guru Nanak Reconciles The Polarities Of The Ascetic And Householder Ideals.

about The Author:
kamala Elizabeth Nayar Is Lecturer In South Asian Studies At Kwantlen University College, British Columbia

about The Author:
jaswinder Singh Sandhu Is A Psychotherapist In British Columbia

Annotation The Socially Involved Renunciate is an in-depth analysis and an original English translation of the Siddh Gost, a fundamental philosophical text of the Sikh tradition. The work reflects the distinctive worldview of Sikhism, the only major Indian religion that does not regard asceticism as a legitimate path to liberation. Composed by Guru Nanak, a medieval, north Indian saint-poet and venerated founder of the Sikh tradition, the Siddh Gost is a dialogue between Guru Nanak and several Nath yogis who had been pursuing a rigorous path of hath-yoga as renunciates of the material world. Through their dialogue, Guru Nanak teaches the Nath yogis a spiritual path that also includes involvement in the social world and offers a practical way to achieve liberation. In The Socially Involved Renunciate, Kamala Elizabeth Nayar and Jaswander Singh Sandhu provide background on Sikhism, highlight the ethical teachings expounded in the Siddh Gost, and demonstrate how Guru Nanak reconciles the polarities of the ascetic and householder ideals. Book jacket "The Socially Involved Renunciate is an in-depth analysis and an original English translation of the Siddh Gost, a fundamental philosophical text of the Sikh tradition. The work reflects the distinctive worldview of Sikhism, the only major Indian religion that does not regard asceticism as a legitimate path to liberation." "Composed by Guru Nanak, a medieval, north Indian saint-poet and venerated founder of the Sikh tradition, the Siddh Gost is a dialogue between Guru Nanak and several Nath yogis who had been pursuing a rigorous path of hath-yoga as renunciates of the material world. Through their dialogue, Guru Nanak teaches the Nath yogis a spiritual path that also includes involvement in the social world and offers a practical way to achieve liberation. In The Socially Involved Renunciate, Kamala Elizabeth Nayar and Jaswinder Singh Sandhu provide background on Sikhism., highlight the ethical teachings expounded in the Siddh Gost, and demonstrate how Guru Nanak reconciles the polarities of the ascetic and householder ideals."--Jacket