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Title : The Magic 'Degh' Sub Title : SIKH STORIES FOR CHILDREN Category : Sikhism Author : Pushpendra Singh
Pages : 190 pp with Color Photographs 2011
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The Magic Degh retells those Sikh stories and legends which highlight the core values propounded by Guru Nanak. They flow from his fundamental belief that all human beings - men and women - are created equal. These values have resonated through the centuries.
The episodes illustrate Guru Nanak's Golden Rules: live and work honestly: share your earnings with the needy and always remember the Creator. They also highlight the Sikh traditions of sewa and sacrifice, which remain vibrant even in the 21st Century, as the book recounts.
Guru Gobind Singh created the Khalsa Commonwealth to defend people of all faiths against tyranny and State terror as reflected in the Sikh salutation. 'Degh: Tegh: Fateh!' This has added relevance in today's turbulent times.
The stories aim at kindling children's interest in the traditions and universal values of the Sikhs.
About the Author :
Pushpendra Singh is a retired Army officer who lives at 'Harshabadpuri' in Panchkula. He was educated at the Lawrence School. Sanawar and St Columba's. New Delhi and has a M.Sc. from the Madras University. Among his varied interests are Sikh and Indian history, reading, writing and golf.
He has two children and three grandchildren. This book was inspired by his grandchildren's questions about God. Sikhs and their traditions.
Contents: The Sikhs: Legends and Traditions • The Child Nanak • The Sacred Thread • Three Golden Rules • We are all Brothers • The Sweet Taste of Truth and Honesty • Guru Nanak at Haridwar • The Multi-crorepati • Where is God? • The Faqir of Hasan Abdal • Babur Conquers Punjab • The Guru's Langar • Guru-Sahib and Humayun • Shelter for the Homeless • The Greedy Merchant • The Emperor and the Magical Degh • Baba Buddha-Ji • The Durbar Sahib • Jahangir • Miri-Piri Da Malik • Painde Khan • Guru Har Rai-The Seventh Guru • The Saviour from Suffering • Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji • Guru Tegh Bahadur's Personal Example • Guru Gobind and Syed Budhu Shah • Creation of the Khalsa • The Charm of the Khalsa • Anandpur Besieged • A Horrible Crime • Forgiveness for the Traitors • An Eternal Guru • Banda Bahadur-The First Sikh Ruler • Magic of the 'Degh' in Modern Times.