About the Book 'Sikh Metaphysics' By Shashi Bala

This monograph deals with the variant metaphysical aspects of Sikh Religion. Meta­physics is a science of the Real and it undertakes a search for Truth or Reality. This monograph begins with the Oneness of Ultimate Reality with its Attributive Aspect and proceeds to its experience through faith and expression through symbolism. The most significant metaphysical issues viz., human existence, problem of evil, immortality of soul and man's voyage from trans­migration to emancipation are vividly explained.

It presents not only conceptual analysis but also indicates guidelines for spiritual trans­formation. A metaphysical analysis of the problem of haumai and mental tension is done alongwith its remedy as is suggested in Sri Guru Granth Sahib. The problem of non-duality between man's actions and God as the only Doer is expatiated in dealing with the Divine Will and human freedom.

The Sikh metaphysics is not an abstract unity but it in­tegrates the spiritual · and temporal aspects. The spiritual unity and social vision of the Gurus is explicit throughout the Holy Scripture and its culmination is evident in the creation of Khalsa, which is based on the ontological .principle of One God.

About the Author of The Book 'Sikh Metaphysics'

The author Dr. Shashi Bala, M.A. (English and Philosophy), Ph.D., is working as a senior lecturer in the department of Guru Nanak Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. Her publications include two books, The Concept of Monotheism : A Comparative Study of Major Religious Scriptures and Man: Being And Meaning--A Comparative Study. Besides, she has contributed several research articles on Com­parative Religion and Sikh Philosophy of Religion in various journals.