Title: Navin Paneeri  Stories from the life of guru Gobind Singh part I
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Vir
Publisher: Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan
Pages: 25
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The booklet describes stories of the life and times of the guru, and is an English translation by Surjit Singh Chawla, of the stories called Balam Sakhiyan by Bhai Vir Singh.  It is suitable for children, but not exclusively.  It has many illustrations. "Narration" is by Bhajan Singh-not sure what that means; perhaps he is the editor.

Title: Brief history of Nanded Sikh gurdwaras
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: NS
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: This pamphlet summarises the life of guru Gobind Singh, summarises the evolution of the Sikh religion.  Most of the pamphlet describes many gurdwaras, and other places worthy of pilgrimage, plus other places linked to the guru in some way.

Title: Select Sikh scriptures IV guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh Duggal
Author forename(s): Kartar
Publisher: UBS publishers
Pages: 235
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book discusses those compositions of the guru "which are beyond any pale of controversy [about whether he composed them or someone else]."  The book describes the life and times of the guru.  Only English text is used, and the book includes a glossary.

Title: Two swords of guru Gobind Singh in England
Author surname(s): Singh and Singh
Author forename(s): Nahar and Kirpal
Publisher: Atlantic publishers
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1989 (original publication date: 1989)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "My main object in publishing the pamphlet is to urge upon the Indian Government, Sikh leaders, public men and researchers, the desirability and necessity of locating the whereabouts of the swords.  The question of obtaining and bringing these to India comes next."  The pamphlet is about the two swords of the guru and locating them and returning them to India.

Title: Guru Gobind Singh an undying spirit
Author surname(s): Singh Johar
Author forename(s): Surinder
Publisher: Arsee publishers
Pages: 128
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 4.2; 4.3; 4.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The author's aim for the book is "the people should know about the principles for which he [the guru] fought against tyranny and injustice and the Guru sacrificed his all."  The book is a biography of his life and times and also includes his compositions.

Title: Guru Gobind Singh life and achievements vol 2
Author surname(s): Gulati
Author forename(s): SP
Publisher: National Book Shop
Pages: 184
ISBN: 8171163459
Publn date: 2003 (original publication date: 2003)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: Vol 2 "includes excerpts on Guru Gobind Singh from notable works by Western authors [published in the 19th and 20th  centuries].".  Appendices cover: rehatnama of guru gobind singh; beliefs and principles of Sikhi; the structure and content of GGS and DG; Sikh names (sects); and a description of some Sikh words and terms.  It should be remembered that some Sikh authors have said that articles by Europeans using Persian sources are likely to be biased and anti-Sikh, and so they must be read with caution. 

Title: Guru Gobind Singh life and achievements vol 1
Author surname(s): Macauliffe
Author forename(s): Max Arthur
Publisher: National Book Shop
Pages: 205
ISBN: 8171162256
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The book is a biography of the guru and has no unusual chapters, except chapters on: the Sikh way of life; grooming Banda Bahadur; and worship the sword.  There is a bibliograohy.

Title: Fifty-two commandments of Guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Balwinder
Publisher: Singh Brothers
Pages: 216
ISBN: 817205324x
Publn date: 2004 (original publication date: 2004)
Location: shelf 4.2; 5.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "The author elaborates…52 commandments [given by the guru] in the light of Gurbani.  Hence the book provides a comprehensive critique on the Sikh way of life prescribed by the tenth Guru Himself."

Title: Guru Gobind Singh the ProphetPoet and Philosopher
Author surname(s): Singh Bhasin
Author forename(s): Rajinder
Publisher: Shilalekh
Pages: 207
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 4.2; 4.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "The author has taken pains to rectify the damage caused by unscrupulous writers and put the facts on the right track."  One part of the book is translation of 'Khande Ki Vela' however I cannot see a translation.  The book is actually a biography of the life and times of the guru.

Title: Guru Gobind Singh personality and vision
Author surname(s): Gajrani
Author forename(s): Shiv
Publisher: Vision and Venture Publishers
Pages: 160
ISBN: 8186769137
Publn date: 2000 (original publication date: 2000)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book presents "certain ideas and ideals which Sikhism and the Tenth Master, as preceptor…may be said to have stressed and applied to individual and corporate life."  Chapters include: his personality and his ideology.  There is a bibliography.

Title: Dynamics of the social thought of guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Dharam
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 159
ISBN: 8173804680
Publn date: 1998 (original publication date: 1998)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "The book makes an analytical and interpretive study of Guru Gobind Singh's select hymns.  The preceding and contemporary socio-political milieu, which had shaped the Sikh ethos and polity, is also [discussed]…I am sure [the book will be] a notable addition [to literature on] the social philosophy of Guru Gobind Singh."  This book is perhaps "the first full-length study of the social thought of the Guru."  The book says the guru's social ideology is derived from his "metaphysical thought."  "the book... [discusses] Sikh philosophy, theology and relationship of God with the cosmos, human kind and the whole of creation."  Chapters include: Khalsa-the ideal social structure; a brief profile of the guru.  A bibliography is included.

Title: Martyrdom of the innocents and guru Gobind Singh's zafar namah
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Teja
Publisher: Ajanta publications
Pages: 121
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is a "poetic work on the sacred Sikh scriptures and historical facts, relating to the martyrdom of the two innocent sons of the great Guru."  There is also a section on the zafarnama and its interpretation by the author.  The book is written in poetic style.  It is all in English.

Title: Guru Gobind Singh on the canvas of history
Author surname(s): Kumar Verma
Author forename(s): Devinder
Publisher: Harman publishing house
pages: 200
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1995 (original publication date: 1995)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book "reveals objectively the process by which the Guru transformed a common folk into a chivalrous race…efforts have been made to remove the prevalent inaccuracies and wrong notions created by various authors…The book presents [the guru] as a great saint, an astute organiser, an accomplished general and gifted poet...He taught his men to lead a life of fearlessness, self-respect and high moral values."  Chapters include: his relations with mughal emperors; his contribution to Indian literature; development of Sikhism under the gurus; his battles before and after the Khalsa was created; his early life.  A glossary and bibliography are included, plus a chronology of events from 1666 to 1747

Title: The impact of guru Gobind Singh on Indian society a socio-ethical interpretation of the Sikh religion
Author surname(s): Singh Talib
Author forename(s): Gurbachan
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 126
ISBN: 8173805644
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is "an incisive and perceptive study of the evolution and orientation of certain socio-ethical ideals…Sikhism redefined and applied these ideals to mundane human life…[and they] inspired thousands to lay down their lives to uphold them..Sikhism gave to this land…the sense of such great values without which individual and corporate life would become vulnerable to moral and social degeneration."  The book is a reprint of a book first published in 1966 by the Guru Gobond Singh Foundation, Chandigarh.

Title: A brief account of life and works of Guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh and Singh
Author forename(s): Trilochan and Anurag
Publisher: B Chattar Singh Jiwan Singh
Pages: 110
ISBN: 8176015091
Publn date: 2002 (original publication date: 1965)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The book descrbes the guru's life and battles, and the creation of the Khalsa.  Part II describes his "poetic and creative genius" and includes translations of two of his compositions.  There is a glossary and bibliography.

Title: Guru Gobind Singh Marg the great pilgrimage
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: Government of India
Pages: 108
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS (estd. to be 1973))
Location: shelf 4.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "In order to commemorate the historic event of the Great March along Guru Gobind Singh Marg, the Punjab Government is glad to publish…this souvenir"  The "Marg" is a route associated with the guru's life and times.  The book includes biographies of the gurus, describes the life and times of Gobind Singh, and places of historic interest associated with him.

Title: Atlas travels of guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh and Singh Gill
Author forename(s): Fauja and Mehar
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 50
ISBN: 'none
Publn date: 1968 (original publication date: 1968)
Location: shelf 3.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book "maps the travels or movements of Guru Gobind Singh."  The authors note that some data is vague, inadequate, or silent and that material is confusing because of "local tradition [has] mistakenly attributed [events] to Guru Gobind Singh.  All this requires considerably more sifting than has been possible for us."  The book is in English and Punjabi and has many maps with explanation of each in English.

Title: Leadership in its finest mould Guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Batra
Author forename(s): Ravi
Publisher:SGPC, Amritsar
Pages: 134
ISBN: 'none
Publn date: 1997 (original publication date: 1980)
Location: shelf 3.6; 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book aims to "project his military and social leadership…I am sure, it [the book] will stimulate [people] to learn more abiout this great apostle of humanity and unparalleled military legend of our country…in order to be a useful citizen and true soldier of India." Chapters include: his military career; his battles; his military leadership; his charachter and achievements; what people can learn from him.  A bibliography is included.

Title: Guru Gobind Singh a brief life sketch
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Trilochan
Publisher: Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Delhi
Pages: 35
ISBN: 'none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 3.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The pamphlet describes the guru's life and times.  All in English.

Title: The saint-soldier guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh Sidhu and Singh Sivia and Singh
Author forename(s): G and G and Kirpal
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Society UK
Pages: 70
ISBN: 'none
Publn date: 1996 (original publication date: 1974)
Location: shelf 3.5; 4.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "The life-sketch of Guru Gobind Singh presented in this book is a blue-print for such a man." The booklet covers the life and times of the guru and some of his compositions, his character; many words that characterise him; the congregational Sikh prayer in English; nitnem recitations; the Sikh anthem; and Sikh symbols (5Ks).

Title: Daulat Rai on sahibe kamal Guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Rai
Author forename(s): Daulat
Publisher: Gurmat Sahit charitable trust
Pages: 175; 183
ISBN: 'none
Publn date: 1988; 2000; 2001; 2003; 2005 (original publication date: 1988)
Location: shelf 3.5; 4.2; 4.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: There are various editions of this book.  The book is a translation of Rai's 1901 book.  Rai says "Impelled by the lamentable lack of information among the majority and equally saddening misinformation current in certain circles, I resolved to write about Guru Gobind Singh's life, his noble thought and his mission...It is an humble endeavour to correct the prevailing misconceptions about the life, works and mission of the versatile genius Guru Gobind Singh."

Title: Hymns from the Dasam Granth
Author surname(s): Singh Mansukhani
Author forename(s): Gobind
Publisher: Hemkunt
Pages: 107
ISBN: 'none
Publn date: 1980 (original publication date: 1980)
Location: shelf 3.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "The fifty hymns…[are on]: god; the holy name; false religion; transitory world; universal brotherhood; the Khalsa; yoga; himself [autobiographical]. There are also extracts from Zafarnama and Bachitra Natak.  The booklet "has covered all the aspects of the Tenth Guru's personality and teaching...These hymns throw light mainly on the two aspects of the Guru's character.  He was not only a Prohet but also a saint warrior."  Hymns are presented in gurmukhi, transliterated then translated.  Footnotes are provided for difficult words and concepts.

Title: Message of Guru Gobind Singh and other essays
Author surname(s): Singh and Kaur
Author forename(s): Balbir and Mohinder
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 86
ISBN: '817380303x
Publn date: 1997 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 3.5; 4.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: A collection of essays (edited by Kaur) written by Balbir Singh on: Nanak's mission; Guru Gobind Singh's message; Amar Das's visit to Kurukshetra; Vir Singh; Ouran Singh; the Sikh education conference; the Namdhari movement; and "East and West".

Title: Guru Gobind Singh and creation of Khalsa
Author surname(s): Kaur
Author forename(s): Madanjit
Publisher: Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
Pages: 143
ISBN: '8177700006
Publn date: 2000 (original publication date: 2000)
Location: shelf 3.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is a collection of articles by eminent scholars…of the vital issues related to the life of Guru Gobind Singh and creation of Khalsa."  Chapters include: Guru Gobind Singh's contribution to Indian literature; Persian sources on the life of Guru Gobind Singh; the guru's relatiions with Bahadur Shah; Guru Gobind Singh in Bengali writings; the Khalsa-its significance in world history and civilisation and its role and relevance; the cultural perspective of the creation of the Khalsa.  There are some colour photos of Sikh gurdwaras.

Title: Safarnama and zafarnama
Author surname(s): Singh Nara
Author forename(s): Ishar
Publisher: Nara Publications
Pages: 329
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1985 (original publication date: 1985)
Location: shelf 3.2; 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "Some portions of that Epistle of Victory [zafarnama] are reproduced in this book, along with their translation…An attempt has also been made to remove several historical inaccuracies and misunderstandings about the life and work of Guru Gobind Singh" This book is a translation by Joginder Singh into English, of Ishar Singh's book.  "[Ishar Singh] has based his narratives mostly on "Suraj Prakash", written by Kavi Santockh Singh nearly one hundred years after the passing away of Guru Gobind Singh at Nanded."  Santock Singh's account was based on the account by Bhai Ram Kuar (recorded by Bhai Sahib Singh-who had remained with Guru Gobind Singh almost till the end at Nanded) "additional footnotes have been added to explain important points "keeping in view the opinions of modern research scholars also."  A glossary and bibliography are included.