The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (1719 page)

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Nishkam S
wak Jath
.
Sikh reform movement. It was founded by Sant Puran Si
gh (who lived at Kericho in Kenya, hence his other name, Kerichowale B
b
, d. 1983). He encouraged a return to the elementary conditions of
gurmat
, especially the avoidance of alcohol and the practice of
n
m
simaran.
N
ti-
stras
.
Indian
stras
that concern
ethics
and wise or prudent behaviour. They are told mainly through stories and narratives, but particularly important maxims are encapsulated in verse.

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