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Of all elements, the most significant is the element of knowledge. (SGGS 152)

ਵਿਦਿਆ ਵੀਚਾਰੀ ਤਾਂ ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰੀ ॥ vidhiaa veechaaree taa(n) paraupakaaree || "Vidiaa veechaaree tan parupkaaree”. That education is good, which is used for the welfare of people. (Guru Nanak Dev Ji, 356) 

Contemplate and reflect upon knowledge, and you will become a benefactor to others. (SGGS, 356)

"There is no good in science that won't help people, and there's no good in scholars isolated from people" (Al-Khawarizmi)

I've observed over time that the Sangat, generally-speaking, shows very little interest in books on Sikhi.  On the other hand, many Sikhs (academics and ordinary folk) have written and published thousands of books on many aspects of Sikhi, and in Punjabi and in English. 
Other websites with lists of books on Sikhi

Link   (Sacha Sauda Gurmat Parchar Society, Canada)
Link    Sikh pdf library
Link    Books about the Panjab or Punjab
Link    Manglacharan "
dedicated to shedding light on the treasure trove of knowledge passed down by our ancestors, which has not yet been translated into English." 
Link    Courses by Sikhi University on Punjabi literature   

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Karamveer Singh appeals to Sikhs to have a library in their home to stimulate a passion for reading books to change their lives (click on the image to see and listen).  Karamveer Singh says:
"There is a weakness in our community, we are not used to reading. We can have a bar [alcoholic drinks] in our homes, but we don't have libraries in our homes. If we had libraries and books, we would have a passion for reading.
But we don't have a passion for reading. Today we have a passion to buy big cars and build a bank balance. But I would like to request the community through this channel [Satluj TV], that where you have big houses, where you have expensive houses, build a room in one of those big houses, in the form of a library, where there are thoughts of precious scholars.  And by reading those thoughts, we can make a change in our lives."  Transcribed from Punjabi to English by TurboScribe.ai.  Click on this link to view the full video interview by Satluj TV of Karamveer Singh.


Read books on Sikhi and Sikhism

Browse through the list below, of more than 550 items of literature on Sikhi.  Click on "previous" or "forward" (in the bottom left and right corners of a page) to move between pages.  Filter your selection using the Categories listed in the box below.  Each book entry provides details of the book, such as its title, author, and the gurdwara library where it's located.  Check the list regularly for new books added to it. 
The list was started on 31 Jan 2025.  Currently, only items held at the library at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall (category: SGSSS) are listed, and only those written primarily in English.  In time, I hope to add books held at other local gurdwara libraries.  I hope other sewadars will compile similar lists so that, ultimately, anyone in any region of any country, will be able to see online what books on Sikhi are available to read at their local gurdwara libraries.  To increase the likelihood and ease of the Sangat seeing what books are available locally, local gurdwaras need to cooperate and form a "hub and spoke" network in which the central gurdwara (the "hub") publishes an online list of books held at local gurdwaras (each a "spoke").
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Abbreviations: AG = Adi Granth; GGS = Guru Granth Sahib; DG = Dasam Granth; NS = not stated

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17/7/2026

Sikh ceremonies

Title: Sikh ceremonies
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Joginder
Publisher: Lahore Bookshop, Ludhiana
Pages: 96
ISBN: none

Publn 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
Though published in 1999, it appears to be written around 1940, and is the work of Kahan Singh who passed away before publication.  It describes: naming at birth, marriage, baptism, funeral, and preparation of karah parshad.  Key Sikh hymns are also included eg Japji, Jap Sahib- all in English

17/7/2026

The Sikhs

Title: The Sikhs
Author surname(s): Singh Rai
Author forename(s): Bhagwan
Publisher: Lahore Bookshop, Ludhiana
Pages: 95
ISBN: none

Publn 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
A personal account describing the lives of the gurus and the 18th century struggle and battles of Sikhs.  There is a biblio.

17/7/2026

Sikh baby names boys & girls

Title: Sikh baby names boys & girls
Author surname(s): Kaur
Author forename(s): Mandeep
Publisher: Star Publications, New Delhi
Pages: 77
ISBN: none

Publn 1992 (original publication date: 1992)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
A list of Sikh names in English & gurmukhi and their meaning.

17/7/2026

Spirit of the sikh part 1

Title: Spirit of the sikh part 1
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Puran
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 113
ISBN:
8173806241
Publn 2000 (original publication date: ns)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
Another example (in the Forward) of pompous writing.  The book was written between 1927 and 1930 and is written in a flowery style that is similar to a descriptive novel.  It is a collection of short essays.  The theme is the Sikh way of life, its principles and message, and about the gurus.

17/7/2026

Sikh religion and culture

Title: Sikh religion and culture
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Dewan
Publisher: Singh Brothers
Pages: 103
ISBN:
817205209x
Publn 1998 (original publication date: 1998)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
A view on Sikh culture and religion, with an emphasis on retaining strict adherence to the teachings and commands of the gurus.

17/7/2026

Sikhism philosophy and culture

Title: Sikhism philosophy and culture
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Wazir
Publisher: National Book Shop
Pages: 128
ISBN:
8171162215
Publn 1991 (original publication date: 1991)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
A scientific account of Sikhi that seeks to exclude fiction that has permeated many other books on Sikhi.There is a bibliograpohy

17/7/2026

The message of guru Nanak and its relevance in our times

Title: The message of guru Nanak and its relevance in our times
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Onkar
Publisher: Sanbun Publishers
Pages: 128
ISBN:
3473470181
Publn 2005 (original publication date: 2005)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
It's a personal view about guru Nanak and his philosophy, his core values and beliefs, his life and travels.

17/7/2026

A zeal for martyrdom Kartar Singh Sarabha

Title: A zeal for martyrdom Kartar Singh Sarabha
Author surname(s): Singh Muhay
Author forename(s): Gurcharan
Publisher: Lahore bookshop, Ludhiana
Pages: tbc
ISBN:
8176471593
Publn 2005 (original publication date: 2005)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
The book is a bio on freedom fighter and member of the Gadar Party, at the time of the Raj.

17/7/2026

Bijai Singh

Title: Bijai Singh
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Vir
Publisher: Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan
Pages: 166
ISBN: none

Publn 1988 (original publication date: 1983)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
A translation by Devinder Singh Duggal of the 1899 book by Vir Singh, of a fictional character, Bijai Singh.  Vir Singh says in his Preface the book is an attempt to highlight the role of Sikhs at a particular time, to "stem the rot that is setting among the Sikhs because of ignorance about their heritage." and to "reiterate its original glory."  An archived copy may be seen at https://archive.org/details/bijaisinghenglis0000bhai/page/n5/mode/2up

17/7/2026

Guru granth sahib guru-eternal for the Sikhs

Title: Guru granth sahib guru-eternal for the Sikhs
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Dharam
Publisher: Singh Brothers
Pages: 120
ISBN: none

Publn 2005 (original publication date: 2005)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
The book considers the structure and compilation of GGS, the concept of 'Guru', the Sikh view of the world, the Sikh message, dialogue with other religions, religious pluralism, and harmony & peace.

15/7/2026

Sri Dasam Granth Sahib facts beyond doubt

Title: Sri Dasam Granth Sahib facts beyond doubt
Author surname(s): ns
Author forename(s): ns
Publisher: Institute for understanding Sikhism
Pages: 147
ISBN:
9781527282773
Publn 2003 (original publication date: 2003)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
This book has some pages missing, however its title appears from the Preface, to be "Sikh Ceremonies" or similar.  The book is based on GGS, DG, Bhai Gurdas Vaaran, Rehats, and Rehat Maryada, as practised in  Guru Gobind Singh's time.  The lin below is a link to the text of the book.  Its title is "Sri Dasam Granth Sahib facts beyond doubt", with ISBN 9781527282773; published 2021; 492 pages.  The book on the shelf that has missing pages has the same ISBN, but it seems to be a book about something else.  
https://www.scribd.com/document/551963556/Sri-Dasam-Granth-Facts-Beyond-Doubt-2022-SGGS-Academy

15/7/2026

Jap the essence of Nanakian philosophy a scientific and logical interpretation

Title: Jap the essence of Nanakian philosophy a scientific and logical interpretation
Author surname(s): Singh Chahal
Author forename(s): Devinder
Publisher: Institute for understanding Sikhism
Pages: 147
ISBN:
'0973429100
Publn 2003 (original publication date: 2003)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
"the author has attempted to interpret JAP scientifically and logically so that the readers could understand the originality and uniqueness of the Nanakian philosophy to understand the philosophy, enshrined in the AGGS, in its real perspective."  There is a glossary and short bibliography

15/7/2026

The sisters of the spinning wheel

Title: The sisters of the spinning wheel
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Puran
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 144
ISBN: tbc

Publn 1994(original publication date: 1921)
Location: shelf 20.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
A collection of poems and songs by the author that "in one way or another derived from that inspired book [GGS]"

15/7/2026

The golden temple & the city of Amritsar

Title: The golden temple & the city of Amritsar
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Davinderpal
Publisher: Sikh book company, Amritsar
Pages: 136
ISBN: none

Publn 2008 (original publication date: ns)
Location: shelf 20.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
An account of the development of both.

15/7/2026

The Sikh vision of Heroic Life and Death

Title: The Sikh vision of Heroic Life and Death
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Nirbhai
Publisher: Singh Brothers
Pages: 288
ISBN:
8172053568
Publn 2006 (original publication date: 2006)
Location: shelf 20.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
"a philosophical interpretation of the Sikh perspective on the heroic view of life and death based on the author's own creative and original reflections…It tries to dig out the hidden meanings of the ciphers, locked up in the Sikh Canon-The Guru Granth." [this summary is from the inside cover and it is full of pompous language that clouds understanding of what he is saying-rubbish writing]. There is a bibliography

15/7/2026

The Sikhs their religious beliefs and practises

Title: The Sikhs their religious beliefs and practises
Author surname(s): Cole & Singh Sambhi
Author forename(s): W Owen & Piara
Publisher: Routledge & Kegan Paul, London
Pages: 210
ISBN:
'0710088426
Publn 1978 (original publication date: 1978)
Location: shelf 20.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
The book deals with Sikhi: "its history and development, the Sikh scriptures, worship, ceremonies, and festivals, its theology and ethics, Sikh daily life and the attitude of Sikhism towards other religions."  Appendices cover the Rehat Maryada and structure of GGS, and there is a bibliography.

15/7/2026

Sikhs, Arms and Terrorism

Title: Sikhs, Arms and Terrorism
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Devinderjit
Publisher: Cambridge Univ Sikh Soc
Pages: 54
ISBN: none

Publn 1986 estd. (original publication date: 1986 estd.)
Location: shelf 20.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
It discusses the "religious, political, social and economic factors which led to …recent events [1984]."  There are notes with some bibliographic refs.

14/7/2026

Introduction to Sikhism

Title: Introduction to Sikhism
Author surname(s): Singh Mansukhani
Author forename(s): Gobind
Publisher: Hemkunt
Pages: 148
ISBN: none

Publn 1990 (original publication date: 1977)
Location: shelf 20.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
125 Q&A on Sikhi

14/7/2026

Teachings of the gurus

Title: Teachings of the gurus
Author surname(s): Puri
Author forename(s): LR
Publisher: Radha Soami Satsang Beas, Punjab
Pages: 228
ISBN: none

Publn 1978 (original publication date: 1973)
Location: shelf 20.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
The book seeks to explain the meaning of the universe and of life by referring to the AG and teachings of Nanak.  It focusses on the mind and is therefore a challenge to the "materialist".  It is also a self-help guide for people who are depressed or have no purpose or meaning of their life.

14/7/2026

Learn Punjabi in 25 days

Title: Learn Punjabi in 25 days
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Santokh
Publisher: B Chattar Singh Jiwan Singh
Pages: 144
ISBN:
8176013978
Publn 2005 (original publication date: 2004)
Location: shelf 20.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: n
Overview:
Self-explanatory

14/7/2026

The temple tulips

Title: The temple tulips
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Puran
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 161
ISBN:
8173806616
Publn 2001 (original publication date: 2001)
Location: shelf 20.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
A collection of poems but abstract and not easy to relate to Sikhi except in a philosophical or abstract sense.  The exception is the poem about Amritsar.  There is mention in the Intro of a woman thinking of her man as a god a concept used by one or more Gurus.

14/7/2026

The Sikhs

Title: The Sikhs
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Khushwant
Publisher: Harper Collins
Pages: 279
ISBN: none

Publn 2003 (original publication date: 1952)
Location: shelf 20.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
A concise history of the Sikhs, up to and including partition, including its politics and culture.

14/7/2026

Sikh religion and economic development

Title: Sikh religion and economic development
Author surname(s): Kaur
Author forename(s): Upinder Jit
Publisher: National Book Organisation
Pages: 382
ISBN:
8185135487
Publn 1990 (original publication date: 1990)
Location: shelf 20.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
The book seeks to find a relationship between Sikhi's principles, institutions, and operations and economic development, and concludes Sikhi "stimulates forces of progress."  It includes a chap on women and Sikhi.  There is a bibliography

14/7/2026

Sikh heritage    teaching to the youth

Title: Sikh heritage    teaching to the youth
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Gurbakhsh
Publisher: Institute of Sikh studies
Pages: 102
ISBN:
8185815097
Publn 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 20.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview:
The book chronicles personal experiences of the author and are used to explain gurmat lessons he learned.

14/7/2026

Conspiracy against Sikhism

Title: Conspiracy against Sikhism
Author surname(s): Chishti
Author forename(s): Iqbal
Publisher: ns
Pages: 205
ISBN: none

Publn ns (original publication date: ns)
Location: shelf 20.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: n
Overview:
The book is by a muslim and discusses Sikh history at the time of Mughals.  It includes details of guru Arjan's execution by the Mughal and to what extent hindus were responsible for it, and discusses the martyrdom of Tegh Bahadur.  Not having read the entire book, I get the impression it is a muslim's perspective on Sikh-mughal relations and history.  It is worth reading for this perspective.  The author is sympathetic of Sikhs and Sikhi because he was saved by one (Sahab Singh) and delivered to his family, at the time of Partition.
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