Researches Concerning the Laws, Theology, Learning, Commerce, Etc. of Ancient and Modern IndiaT. Cadell and W. Davies, Strand, 1817 |
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Page 277
... Nanac * The Sikhs derive their appellation from the Sanscrit root Sikh , to learn . + Hindustan , in the general acceptation of the word by Europeans , is supposed to mean the whole countries lying between the Indus and the Ganges ...
... Nanac * The Sikhs derive their appellation from the Sanscrit root Sikh , to learn . + Hindustan , in the general acceptation of the word by Europeans , is supposed to mean the whole countries lying between the Indus and the Ganges ...
Page 278
... Nanac , and a daughter , called Nanaii , who married a Hindū named Jay- aram . Nanac was also married at an early age to a young maiden of his own tribe , by whom he had two sons , named Srichand and Lacshmi Das . He is said to have ...
... Nanac , and a daughter , called Nanaii , who married a Hindū named Jay- aram . Nanac was also married at an early age to a young maiden of his own tribe , by whom he had two sons , named Srichand and Lacshmi Das . He is said to have ...
Page 280
... Nanac . He seems to have spent about fifteen years in his different journeys , but on his return from his third excursion , he declared his resolution of not quitting his native country any more , and took up his residence at Kirtipur ...
... Nanac . He seems to have spent about fifteen years in his different journeys , but on his return from his third excursion , he declared his resolution of not quitting his native country any more , and took up his residence at Kirtipur ...
Page 281
... Nanac's garment is still shewn in the temple there , to devout pilgrims who come to visit it . Passing by his children and relations , he named as his successor to teach his doc- trines , a favourite disciple and companion , likewise of ...
... Nanac's garment is still shewn in the temple there , to devout pilgrims who come to visit it . Passing by his children and relations , he named as his successor to teach his doc- trines , a favourite disciple and companion , likewise of ...
Page 282
... Nanac , in a work intituled Adi - Granth , or The first Book . * Arjun for some time propagated * In communications made to the author by the late Colonel Polier , he calls it Pathy , but both Pathy and Grantha signify book . " The ...
... Nanac , in a work intituled Adi - Granth , or The first Book . * Arjun for some time propagated * In communications made to the author by the late Colonel Polier , he calls it Pathy , but both Pathy and Grantha signify book . " The ...
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