RLGA01H3 Lecture Notes - Guru Tegh Bahadur, Guru Granth Sahib, Tantra
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Sufism: the islamic mystical tradition, derived much early inspiration from hinduism, sant tradition a north indian tradition holy saint devotional practice, tantric yoga, sufism contributed to its rise, sant poets there were 10 sant poets, nanak. 4th guru: arjan, 5th guru, son of ramdas, created the adi granth (sacred book, was killed b/c of emperors orders, 6th guru, son of arjan, practice of wearing a sword, hargobind o o o o. Composed more than 900 hymns blended hindu and muslim elements. Divine one o o o o o: was muslim, angad o o o, ramdas. 3rd guru: amardas o o o o o o o o o, harrai, harkishan. 10th guru: khalsa, tegh bahadur, gobind rai (gobind singh) Military order for men set by the 10th guru (gobind) Males took the name singh=lion: akbar o. Sikh emperor: kes: uncut hair, kangh: hair comb, kach: short pants, kirpa: sword, kara: steel bracelet *symbolizes braveness, gurdwara o.
