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Greetings to all:

I am far from a Gurdwara, and I'm not sure how to remedy this just yet. Perhaps linking up with the local Sikh Student Association, may prove the most useful...

While that is working it itself, I would like to become familiar with Sikhi. I have started reading from Sir Guru Granth Sahib, the daily Hukum, reading about the Gurus, small doses of the Rehat Maryada, bits of brief history of Punjab, and the controversy of 3HO within Sikhism, etc. Naam jaap/simran have made a regular appearance within my daily routine as well, a happy addition to the day. I come from an Islamic-Orthodox Christian background. Such devotional acts (reading, praying, applying lessons to life, etc.) are very much second nature to me, lovingly so. Gurbani makes it presence known during video watching at Youtube and prayers, I know a few words. I haven't made a great strides to dive deep into these waters just yet. However, I do understand its importance.

I do have a few questions. I want to read more about the Gurus, the state of the country&people during their time, and more about Punjab. I have found great sites and know more about each than when I first started. But I want more, does anyone have links to share? Book titles? Links to thesis and/or dissertations papers, etc related to Punjab and the Gurus? Please share your thoughts, advice, and suggestions to a new one wanting to learn more about Sikhi. One with the intention to practice Sikhism as a way of life.

Thanks!

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ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਹ

Visit GlobalGurmat.com. Really helpful. Lots of books both in English and Punjabi. Also listen to English Katha by Gursikhs like Bhai Parminder Singh Jee GNA Surrey. His Katha should be on youtube and the Guru Nanak Academy website.

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਹ

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Links above are not working! All hyperlinks lead to a blank page with a small box, 'x' inside, no text! Do I need certain programs so to read from the links? I have the latest Adobe 9? I have written a message asking the same questions to gurmatvee, no reply just yet.

Mat: Not the most interesting subject, how one can be of an Islamic-Orthodox Christian background. I know most are not aware, but these two faiths have a great deal in common. In fact, there are a number of Orthodox Christians, who believe that, Islam is a Christian heresy. And there are many who believe Jesus to be but an exceptional Guru. Yeah, those are always fun conversations! Anyway, I was a convert to Islam.

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