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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. 
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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 480 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, and then books written in Punjabi.  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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27/4/2025

Life history of Guru Gobind Singh

Title: Life history of Guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Sahib
Publisher: Raj Publishers
Pages: 283
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1970 (original publication date: 1967)
Location: shelf 4.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This book is the second ediition.  It contains an extra chapter (that is not even stated in the Contents) and chap 15 seems to be different, so the 2nd edn is not a copy of the 1st edition.  This book is a translation by Dalip Singh of Sahib Singh's book, with the addition of explanatory notes on psychology, 5Ks, four breaches of the discipline of the Khalsa, and a chapter on "the mission and personaliity of the Guru". "my presentation will suffice to show the intimate connection of the Guru's postulates to the modern scientific discoveries and their distinctive nature from other systems."

27/4/2025

Guru Gobind Singh

Title: Guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Sahib
Publisher: Raj Publishers
Pages: 255
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1967 (original publication date: 1967)
Location: shelf 4.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This book is a translation by Dalip Singh of Sahib Singh's book, with the addition of explanatory notes on psychology, 5Ks, four breaches of the discipline of the Khalsa, and a chapter on "the mission and personaliity of the Guru". "my presentation will suffice to show the intimate connection of the Guru's postulates to the modern scientific discoveries and their distinctive nature from other systems."

27/4/2025

Vaisakhi sports festival 1988

Title: Vaisakhi sports festival 1988
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: NS
Pages: 92
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1988 (original publication date: 1988)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This booklet is about the festival in Leicester.  It includes brief articles on Sikhi: vaisakhi; principles of the Khalsa; the birth of the Khalsa; the achievements of guru Gobind Singh; his concept of the just war; the Khalsa baptism process; and the importance of the 5Ks

27/4/2025

Rise of the Khalsa  the true Jedi in year 2014

Title: Rise of the Khalsa  the true Jedi in year 2014
Author surname(s): Singh Khalsa
Author forename(s): Satbinder
Publisher: NS
Pages: 83
ISBN: 9781326540784
Publn date: 2012 (original publication date: 2012)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book describes "the rise of the Saint Soldiers…and how a similar Khalsa army of God is back on the rise."  The book compares the Khalsa to Jedi Knights and highlights their similarities.  Chapters include: the purpose of human life; simran; and maya.

19/4/2025

Guru Gobind Singh on the canvas of history

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

18/4/2025

Parasaraprasna the baisakhi of Guru Gobind Singh

Title: Parasaraprasna the baisakhi of Guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Kapur
Publisher: Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
Pages: 319
ISBN: 8177700146
Publn date: 2001 (original publication date: 1959)
Location: shelf 4.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This book s the 3rd edition and has been edited by Piar Singh and Madanjit Kaur.  The title means "questions of Parasara" (Parasara is a person).  The second edition says "The author hopes that the book might lead to a truer and deeper understanding of the Order of the Khalsa and the Sikh religion"  The introduction to the first edtion says "[the book is] a sincere and balanced and frank appraisal of the historical evolution of Sikhism"  The book is also useful for comparing religions, to Sikhi.The book's chapters include: 5Ks; Sikh initiation (baptism); the Sikh raj; the Hindu caste and Sikhism; ardas; smokng; and uncut hair.  The book is "An enquiry into the Genesis and unique character of the order of the Khalsa with an expositon of the Sikh Tenets"

18/4/2025

300 years of the Khalsa

Title: 300 years of the Khalsa
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: NS
Pages: 12
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1999 estd. (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 3.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: This pamphlet commemorates 300 years of Khalsa. It describes the Khalsa initiation ceremony, Vaisakhi festival, and the signficance of the 5Ks

28/3/2025

Saint soldier

Title: Saint soldier
Author surname(s): Singh Kapoor
Author forename(s): Sukhbir
Publisher: Hemkunt
Pages: 205
ISBN: '8170102855
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 3.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book discusses the concept of the ideal man, according to: the Gurus, and including Gobind Singh's views,  other religions and various philosophers.  It also discusses the creation of the Khalsa: its need and purpose, and its relevance to the future and the present."The presnt study seeks to derive from the Sikh thought, those socio-ethical value patterns which are essential in the building up of a practical model of an ideal man."  At the back, there is a list of philosophers and of religions divided into those in agreement with the principles of Sikhi and those against Sikh principles.  There is a large bibliography.

28/3/2025

Guru Gobind Singh and creation of Khalsa

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.

14/3/2025

The Sikh religion: an introduction

Title: The Sikh religion: an introduction
Author surname(s): Kaur Vaid
Author forename(s): Haribala (Rani)
Publisher: Star Publications
Pages: 48
ISBN: 8176502306
Publn date: 2012 (original publication date: 2007)
Location: shelf 1.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The book is pictorial with some text, and covers many aspects of Sikhi, including 5Ks, travels of Nanak, his life, and message Khalsa, and has a Q&A section on many aspects of Sikhi.  There is a glossary.  It is aimed at children but is useful to all readers.

3/3/2025

Vaisakhi: birthday of the Sikh nation

Title: Vaisakhi: birthday of the Sikh nation
Author surname(s): Singh Dua
Author forename(s): Harcharan
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Soc (UK)
Pages: 11
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 15.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The pamphlet aims to explain to teachers of RE, the meaning of Vaisakhi.  It includes a loose-leaf page on dates of each guru including contemporary kings and queens of England.

3/3/2025

The tercentenary of the Khalsa panth - a celebration

Title: The tercentenary of the Khalsa panth - a celebration
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Indarjit
Publisher: Sikh Messenger Publications, London
Pages: 56
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 15.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: A souvenir edition of the Sikh Messenger, Spring 1999, commemorating 300 years of the Khalsa.

27/2/2025

Life and work of guru Gobind Singh Ji (in brief for the young)

Title: Life and work of guru Gobind Singh Ji (in brief for the young)
Author surname(s): not stated
Author forename(s): not stated
Publisher: not stated
Pages: 24
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1971 (original publication date: 1971)
Location: shelf 14.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: A pamphlet of the life and times and achievements of the guru

27/2/2025

The Sikh tree

Title: The Sikh tree
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Jagjit
Publisher: B Chattar Singh and Jiwan Singh
Pages: 307
ISBN: 8176017868
Publn date: 2006 (original publication date: 2004)
Location: shelf 13.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book covers: the life, times, and contributions of each guru to Sikhi, the establishment of GGS as guru, and the Khalsa.  A glossary and bibliography are included.  Transliteration and translation of gurbani are included.  There are also brief biographies of the 5 Pyaraas and 4 sahibzadaas of Guru Gobind Singh.

25/2/2025

The Sikh Bangle (Kara)

Title: The Sikh Bangle (Kara)
Author surname(s): Singh Cheema
Author forename(s): Mohinder
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Soc, UK
Pages: 15
ISBN: '0900692057
Publn date: 1990 (original publication date: 1972)
Location: shelf 13.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The booklet describes the significance and meaning of the kara.  The book also summarises the life and acvhievements of guru Gobind Singh, the Sikh insignia, the 5Ks, and baptism (Khalsa).

25/2/2025

Evolution of Khalsa: suffering and successes

Title: Evolution of Khalsa: suffering and successes
Author surname(s): Singh Gill
Author forename(s): Ujagar
Publisher: not stated
Pages: 60
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 13.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book describes the life and times of the gurus, and the Sikh struggle post-colonial rule.  It lists a timeline from 1706 to 1801 of key events for Sikhs, and also the period pre-Independence.  It also mentions the 1984 attack on the golden temple.  The book reproduces extracts of comments by scholars from the west about Sikhi.  The author warns: "Both from outside and inside, serious dangers to Sikh valuation system are lurking ahead.  We do need to put our house in order...we better get serious to frame up a strong system of Checks and Balances leaving no scope for an individual or an institution to fail us."  The book includes several colour photos of Sikh gurdwaras in India.

24/2/2025

The turban and the sword of the Sikhs

Title: The turban and the sword of the Sikhs
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Trilochan
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Soc, UK
Pages: 148
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1977 (original publication date: 1977)
Location: shelf 12.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book explains the significance of the sword and turban in Sikhi, the 5 Ks, and Khalsa baptism.  It also describes some Rehatnamas.  The book recites Ardas.  The book has appendices on: the 5 pyaras and other "apostles", and brief biographies of the gurus.  There is also a page about the Sikh insignia.

19/2/2025

The immortal story of Chamkaur Sahib: the martyrdom of elder Sahibzadas

Title: The immortal story of Chamkaur Sahib: the martyrdom of elder Sahibzadas
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Jagdish
Publisher: SGPC, Amritsar
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1979 (original publication date: 1979)
Location: shelf 10.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book begins with the creation of the Khalsa, then describes the attack on Anandpur, and the battle of Chamkaur and its aftermath including the Zafarnama.  The book would appeal to younger readers, but is relevant to all readers.

13/2/2025

Ik Onkar One God

Title: Ik Onkar One God
Author: Simran Kaur Arneja
Pages: 137
ISBN: '9788184650938
Publisher: Simran Kaur Arneja
Publn date: not stated (original publication date: not stated)
Language: English
Location: shelf 9.5 SGSSS library
Preface: yes
Overview:  The book is a personal account of Sikh principles and philosophy.  Its chapters also cover the gurus, khalsa, takhts, festivals, other prominent Sikhs, and Sikhi for young people.  It would appeal to younger readers, but not exclusively.

10/2/2025

The sui generis martyrdom

Title: The sui generis martyrdom
Author: |Sukhbir Singh Kapoor; Mohinder Kaur Kapoor
Pages: 39
ISBN: '8170103444
Publisher: Hemkunt
Publn date: 2005 (original publication dated: 2005)
Language: English
Location: shelf 8.5 SGSSS library
Preface: no
Overview: The book provides a description of the times when Guru Goibind Singh left Anandpur, and key dates up to his death in 1708; maps of the places visitd by Guru Gobind Singh; a chapter on Mata Gujri; a chapters on Ajit Singh, Jujhar Singh and the battle of chamkaur and martyrdom od the other 2 sons.

5/2/2025

Creation of Khalsa and its impact

Title: Creation of Khalsa and its impact
Author: Sarup Singh Alag
Pages: 64
ISBN: '9789384060053
Publisher: Sarup Singh Alag
Publn date: 2015
Language: English
Location: shelf 6.6 SGSSS library
Preface: no
Overview:  The book focusses on the birth of the Khalsa and its code of conduct for baptised sikhs.  It also describes battles of the Khalsa with mughal emperors: bahadur shah and farrukh shah.  It also relates the principles of the Khalsa to the world and how following its principles, the world can benefit.

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