SVariousTitle: Sewadar (monthly)
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Paramjit
Publisher: Ramgharia Sabha, Southall
Pages: 42
ISBN: none
Publn 1989 (original publication date: 1989)
Location: shelf 21.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: There are two editions on the shelf:
The Apr edition includes articles on: Sikh symbols; miri-pri; vaisakhi; nitnem recitations; simran; why celebrate vaisakhi; the teg; the story of guru Tegh Bahadur and Makhan Shah.
The Dec edition includes articles on: contributions of Sikh martyrs to Sikh religion; the young martyrs; so said the ninth master; gurdwara sis ganj sahib; sundri continued; heroes of Chamkaur; a poem about Ardas.

Title: Glimpses of Sikhism & Sikhs
Author surname(s): Singh Sher
Author forename(s): Sher
Publisher: Metropolitan
Pages: 313
ISBN: none
Publn 1982 (original publication date: 1982)
Location: shelf 20.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book covers: the history of the gurus and their followers; a comparative study of GGS; an inter-faith discussion; a discussion on Ravi Dass, Ram Das, Guru Tegh Bahadur; caste in Sikhi; the contribution of gurus to Indian musicology; biographical sketches of young spiritual heroes. 

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.

Title: Martyrdom of guru Tegh Bahadur message for mankind
Author surname(s): Singh Chawla
Author forename(s): Surjit
Publisher: Harmony publishing house, Haryana
Pages: 144
ISBN: none
Publn 1991 (original publication date: 1991)
Location: shelf 17.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: "This book highlights the socio-spiritual and ideological issues involved in the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur and the message which the martyrdom of the Seventeenth Century Saviour has for the entire mankind."  "I have tried to place [the guru's] martyrdom in the context of Sikh history, A Sikh spiritual tradition and the evolution of the Sikh psyche." The author writes: "I fervently hope that we try to understand our heritage and are steadfast in being faithful to the traditions of idealism and altruism which have been sanctified by our Gurus with their own blood."  "The purpose of this book is to focus attention on the universalist anti-sectarian aspects of the Sikh movement, the essential humanism of the Sikh gurus and the combination of the spirituality and militancy in the Sikh tradition."  There is a bibliography.

Title: Psalms of hope poetic exegesis of bani of shri guru Tegh Bahadur
Author surname(s): Kaur Tulsi
Author forename(s): Baljit
Publisher: Shri guru Tegh Bahadur Charitable Trust
Pages: 186
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1988 (original publication date: 1978)
Location: shelf 5.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: n
Overview: Another book with lofty and unintelligible words.  The book might be a poet's (i.e., the author's) interpretations of the messages of guru Tegh Bahadur and of guru Gobind Singh.  There are many pages of text that might be translations of the compositions of guru Tegh Bahadur, or they might be the author's interpretations of these compositions and not a strict translation.

Title: guru Tegh Bahadur an illustrated biography
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Jagdish
Publisher: Punjab & Sind bank
Pages: 44
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1976 (original publication date: 1975)
Location: shelf 4.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: the booklet commemorates the 300th anniversary of his death and describes his martyrdom.

Title: Guru Tegh Bahadur
Author surname(s): Singh Sidhu 
Author forename(s): Daljeet 
Publisher: Gyan Khand Media, India
Pages: 48
ISBN: 9788190963701
Publn date: 2012 estd. (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 4.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: A comic book about the guru.

Title: Sewadar (periodical)
Author surname(s): various
Author forename(s): various
Publisher: Ramgarhia Sabha, Southall
Pages: 34
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2008 (original publication date: 2008)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: A monthly publication of the Sabha, with articles in English.  This edition looks at the life and compositions of guru Gobind Singh, martyrs, his child, Zorawar, and Tegh Bahadur.  I guess the publication being 2008 is to remember his death in 1708.

Title: Hukamnamas shri guru Tegh Bahadur sahib
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Fauja
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 127
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1996 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 3.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "The Hukamnamas, being the relics of the great Gurus, are a unique constituent of our sacred heritage…perhaps their chief importance lies in the highly useful evidence they provide on historical matters…[the hukamnamas of Tegh Bahadur] are an indispensible fresh source for the reconstruction of the Guru's life."  21 hukumnamas of Tegh Bahadur are included, in an  chronological order based on the author's estimates (they are not dated).  Each is shown: as a photograph of the original, then its text printed in gurmukhi and an English translation, identifying text in the hand of the guru and the calligrapher's.  The location (e.g., gurdwara, of the original hukumnama is also stated).  The hukumnamas also provide insights to the evolution of gurmukhi language and style.  The Introduction on page 33 provides some details on the life, travels, and times of Tegh Bahadur and his skills and achievements.

Title: Guru Tegh Bahadur divine poet, saviour & martyr
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Ranbir
Publisher: Chief Khalsa Diwan, Amritsar
Pages: 138
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1975 (original publication date: 1975)
Location: shelf 3.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is a biography of the guru and includes translations of his hymns.  There is also a lot of material on his predecessors, plus material on his followers and the impact of his martyrdom.

Title: Guru Tegh Bahadur and the Persian chroniclers
Author surname(s): Singh Grewal
Author forename(s): Jagtar
Publisher: Guru Nanak Dev university, Amritsar
Pages: 138
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1976 (original publication date: 1976)
Location: shelf 3.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The author "carefully analyses the Persian writers of the period of Sikh rule for their treatment of the life and martyrdom of [the guru]"  The book presents tables of Persian chronicles so their accounts may be compared.  A section of the book "discusses the value of the collective evidence presented by the chroniclers on the [guruship]."

Title: The ninth Nanak a historical biography
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Darshan
Publisher: K Lal & Co; Jullundur
Pages: 120
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1975 (original publication date: 1975)
Location: shelf 3.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is a biography of the guru's life and times and his travels and a translation of some of his hymns. The appendix compares the christian and bikrmi sambat calendars and dates.  There is also a bibliography.

Title: Guru Tegh Bahadur background and the supreme sacrifice
Author surname(s): Singh Talib
Author forename(s): Gurbachan
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 296
ISBN: 8173806152
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 3.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The  book has twenty essays by various writers, organised into three groups: the work of the guru; "the essence of the teaching of Sikhism and its course uptill his day, thus relating his ideal achievement to the character of the Sikh faith [what does this all mean?] and lastly, the study of his Bani from the philosophical and literary view-points."  "Another group of essays...seeks to study some of the cherished ideals and traditions of the Sikh faith..[another group] studies the devotional compositions [of the guru]"  Another group of essays "set forth the historical,. social and cultural background of [the guru's] age [and his guruship]."

Title: Hukamnamas of guru Tegh Bahadur a historical study
Author surname(s): Singh Sagar
Author forename(s): Sabinderjit
Publisher: Guru Nanak Dev university, Amritsar
Pages: 154
ISBN: 8177700472
Publn date: 2002 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 3.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "Hukamnama is an important source of Sikh history…a valuable source of evidence on the life and works of the Gurus.  It throws light on the organization of the Sikh congregations and also provides valuable insights on a number of issues related to the Sikh Panth.  [the book] aims at studying critically the hukumnamas [of the guru]." "the available hukamnamas are studied critically to ensure their authenticity.  An attempt is made to determine the authorship of the hukumnamas which do not have endorsements in the identical hand...An effort has been made to determine their [hukumnamas'] mutual relationship.  The entire structure of relationships is placed in chronological order to understand and appreciate the evidence in a proper perspective."  The book shows copies of the guru's hukumnamas in gurmukhi and then translated into English.  An index of names of people mentioned in hukumnamas, and the corresponding hukumnama, is included.

Title: Guru Tegh Bahadur the unique martyr
Author surname(s): Singh Gill
Author forename(s): Pritam
Publisher: New Academic Publishing Company
Pages: 124
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1975 (original publication date: 1975)
Location: shelf 3.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is "an attempt at consistent philosophy lying at the back of the historical events of the period involved.  It traces the metaphysical thought currents that moved the people to action; it examines the tensions that worked in the minds of Mughal rulers, Hindus and Sikhs, that acted and reacted on one another; and it dilineates the effloroscence that appeared in the form of resurrection of the Sikh community and freedom of Hindus from the theocratic tyranny."  "The book is purposely written in analytic form for clarifying the ideas lying behind the Martyrdom of [the guru]."  There are also chapters on: comparing Sikhi to other Indian religions; martyrdom; fearlessness, then a bibliography.

Title: Guru tegh Bahadur martyr and teacher
Author surname(s): Singh and Singh Talib
Author forename(s): Fauja and Gurbachan
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 211
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1975 (original publication date: 1975)
Location: shelf 3.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This book is the first edition.  The book is "a useful guide to the totality of [the guru's] life and teaching" Part 1 covers his life, vision, achievements and impact.  Part II covers his compositions and notes on their interpretation.

Title: Sri guru Tegh Bahadur life history sacred hymns and teachings
Author surname(s): Singh Doabia
Author forename(s): Harbans
Publisher: Singh Brothers
Pages: 184
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1975 (original publication date: 1975)
Location: shelf 3.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "This book contains all the divine hymns [of the guru]…with translation in simple English of each verse, the summary of the Divine Teachings, as well as, the short life story [of the guru]…The Sloks [of the guru], given at the end [of GGS], have been included in this book, and a summary of their teachings has also been given." The introduction discusses controversy about when the hymns were composed.  Hymns are presented in gurmukhi, transliterated and translated.

Title: Hymns of guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib
Author surname(s): Chellaramji
Author forename(s): Pujya Dada
Publisher: Niraguna Balik Satsang Mandal; Dada Chellaramji Ashram Niraguna Balik; PO Saproon
Pages: 159
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1965 (original publication date: 1965)
Location: shelf 3.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book has all the hymns of the guru, in gurmukhi and in English, with no explanations.

Title: Guru tegh Bahadur martyr and teacher
Author surname(s): Singh and Singh Talib
Author forename(s): Fauja and Gurbachan
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 185
ISBN: 8173802823
Publn date: 1996 (original publication date: 1975)
Location: shelf 3.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This book is the second edition.  The book is "a useful guide to the totality of [the guru's] life and teaching" Part 1 covers his life, vision, achievements and impact.  Part II covers his compositions and notes on their interpretation.

Title: Guru Tegh Bahadur
Author surname(s): Singh Anand
Author forename(s): Balwant
Publisher: Sterling publishers
Pages: 235
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1979 (original publication date: 1979)
Location: shelf 3.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book, like others, describes his life, times, travels, and includes a translation of his compositions. This book also provides "pen portraits, on the one side [of gurus] and, on the other hand, of [mughal rulers].  I have introduced the story of the two dynasties, the Ecclesiastical dynasty of Guru Nanak and the Imperial dynasty of Babar because they impinged on each other and very much influenced the political events of the day. This historical and religious, background, I believe, will help the reader not only to appreciate the political policies of the time but also gain a deeper understanding of the basic principles of the Sikh faith.  Effort has also been made to portray the various aspects of [the guru's] personality"

Title: Guru Tegh Bahadur the king of martyrs
Author surname(s): Singh Surma
Author forename(s): M
Publisher: Singh Kirpal Singh & Co
Pages: 144
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1976 (original publication date: 1976)
Location: shelf 3.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book exposes misinformation in muslim accounts of the life and martyrdom of the guru.  It describes his early life, guruship, travels, his maryrdom and translations of his compositions.  There is a bibliography.

Title: Guru Tegh Bahadur the sword and the spirit
Author surname(s): Singh Kohli
Author forename(s): Surinder
Publisher: National Book Shop
Pages: 139
ISBN: 8171160000
Publn date: 2001 (original publication date: 1977)
Location: shelf 3.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This book is the second edition.  Both editions have the same content.  "[this book is] a humble tribute to the memory of the great Guru Tegh Bahadur…a humble effort has been made to throw light on his life and work.  Several misunderstandings created by the Muslim chroniclers [and accepted by western writers as authoritative] about the personality of the Guru have been critically analysed and reviewed in the light of the Sikh chronicles and sayings of the Guru....The life of a divine personality is always in tune with his sayings therefore a critical study of the literary contribution of the guru has also been made."  The appendix provides a translation of his compositions (bani).

Title: Guru Tegh Bahadur
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Harbans
Publisher: Manohar publishers
Pages: 120
ISBN: 8173040486
Publn date: 1994 (original publication date: 1982)
Location: shelf 3.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book relies on many sources: authors from 1718 to 1843; the compositions of the guru in GGS and his letters to the Sangat; sources written in Persian, Punjabi and English; accounts (Bhatt Vahis) written by "old families" and kept by bards and geneologists; and the private collection of Ganda Singh.  The book includes a translation of some of the guru's compositions (no transliteration or gurmukhi text).  There are also chapters on: the guru's vision and teaching; his martyrdom; his travels to the East; his birth and early life and his guruship.  At the end there is detailed chronological list of his life.

Title: The sword and the spirit an introduction to Guru Tegh Bahadur's life and philosophy
Author surname(s): Singh Kohli
Author forename(s): Surinder
Publisher: Ankur publishing house, New Delhi
Pages: 139
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1977 (original publication date: 1977)
Location: shelf 3.1; 3.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This book is the first edition.  "[this book is] a humble tribute to the memory of the great Guru Tegh Bahadur…a humble effort has been made to throw light on his life and work.  Several misunderstandings created by the Muslim chroniclers [and accepted by western writers as authoritative] about the personality of the Guru have been critically analysed and reviewed in the light of the Sikh chronicles and sayings of the Guru....The life of a divine personality is always in tune with his sayings therefore a critical study of the literary contribution of the guru has also been made."  The appendix provides a translation of his compositions (bani).

Title: Guru Tegh Bahadur his life, teachings and martyrdom
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Ram
Publisher: NS
Pages: 160
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1975 (original publication date: 1975)
Location: shelf 3.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The book includes the guru's travels including to Assam, Malwa,  Bangar, and Anandpur.  There are also accounts of some of the earlier gurus.