The Sikh view on happiness : Guru Arjan's Sukhmani / Kamala Elizabeth Nayar and Jaswinder Singh Sandhu.

"'The Sikh View on Happiness' features a new translation and in-depth analysis of 'Sukhmani' (The Pearl of Happiness), the celebrated Sikh text by Guru Arjan. It also offers an overview of the nature of suffering and the attainment of happiness in Indian religions, providing the foundation for an examination of the historical, social, and religious context of the 'Sukhmani' and its contribution to the development of the Sikh tradition. In addition to exploring the spiritual teachings of the 'Sukhmani', Kamala Elizabeth Nayar and Jaswinder Singh Sandhu draw upon the Sikh understanding of the mind, illness and wellbeing to introduce key Sikh psychological concepts. By illustrating the practical application of traditional healing practices in the contemporary context, they highlight the overlap of the teachings in the 'Sukhmani' with concepts found in Western psychotherapy, such as mindfulness, meaningful living and resilience."--From back cover.