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: 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: 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 Sikh gurus and Sikhism
Author surname(s): Singh Bhatia and Bakshi
Author forename(s): H and SR
Publisher: Deep & Deep publications, New Delhi
Pages: 387
ISBN: '8176291307
Publn date: 2000 (original publication date: 2000)
Location: shelf 3.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is a broad description with chapters on: the gurus; Sikh scriptures; Sikh institutions; origins of SGPC and SAD; rituals and Sikhi; Japji; Rahraas; Sohila; hymns of Nanak.  There is a bibliography.  It is entirely in English.  "This book is a comprehensive account of the Sikh gurus, holy scriptures, several reformers and institutions having a deep bearing on the life of a common man for whom they lived and worked."

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
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: The life of guru Hari Krishan a biography and history
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Trilochan
Publisher: Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Mgmmt Ctee; Delhi
Pages: 200
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 2.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "as the present work clearly reveals, from the day he was installed the Eighth Guru of the Sikhs, he found himself in the thick of ideological battle, for not only maintaining the purity of Sikh ideals and doctrines but also for the survival and integrity of Guru Nanak's Faith."  A bibliography is included.

Title: Guru Angad Dev
Author surname(s): Ralhan
Author forename(s): OP
Publisher: Anmol publications
Pages: 242
ISBN: 8174886710
Publn date: 1998 (original publication date: 1998)
Location: shelf 2.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This book is part of a series that provides "an account of their teachings, philosophies, travelogue, their sufferings and sacrifices for their country, their mythological and theological aspects, socio-economic reforms, their political contention and wars with the autocrcacy at their times and many more touching incidents of their lives, miracles which they manifested on several occasions"  "These volumes are faithful and sincere narration of the political conditions, social conditions, religious fanaticity of the rulers"  This book contains chapters on: Angad Dev; Amar Das; Ram Das; Hargobind; Har Rai and Har Krishan

Title: Social and political pjhilosophy of guru Nanak and guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh Deol
Author forename(s): Gurdev
Publisher: New academic publishing company; Jullundur
Pages: 120
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1976 (original publication date: 1976)
Location: shelf 2.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is aimed at students of political science.  Chapters on: guru Nanak's and guru Gobind Singh's life and work; political and social philosophy.  The book includes many quotes of Nanak, and some from Gobind Singh.

Title: Guru Nanak and his times
Author surname(s): Banerjee
Author forename(s): Anil Chandra
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 252
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1984 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 2.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This book book is the second edition.  It is is an expanded version of lectures delivered by the auithor at Punjabi Univ, Patiala in Mar 1970.  Chapters on: political backround of guru Nanak; Bhakti and Sikhism; society and religion in Punjab; life of guru Nanak; teachings of guru Nanak; Nanak's place in Indian history.  A bibliography is included.

Title: Guru Nanak and his times
Author surname(s): Banerjee
Author forename(s): Anil Chandra
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 231
ISBN: 8173806217
Publn date: 2000 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 2.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This book the third edition.  It is an expanded version of lectures delivered by the author at Punjabi Univ, Paitiala in Mar 1970.  Chapters on: political backround of guru Nanak; Bhakti and Sikhism; society and religion in Punjab; life of guru Nanak; teachings of guru Nanak; Nanak's place in Indian history.  A bibliography is included.

Title: Japu ji sahib - context and concerns  of Guru Nanak
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Darshan
Publisher: Sikh Education Council UK
Pages: 85
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 2.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book analyses Nanak's Japuji Sahib in relation to other religions.  It also discusses the political situation at the time of Nanak and the rule of the mughals.  It also mentions the message of Nanak.  The second part sets out Japuji in gurmukhi and its English translation.

Title: Guru Nanak in history
Author surname(s): Singh Grewal
Author forename(s): J
Publisher: Panjab university, Chandigarh
Pages: 348
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1979; 1969 (original publication date: 1969)
Location: shelf 2.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: 1979 and 1959 editions are held, and are on the same shelf.  "[the author discusses] political, social and religious and social content of Guru Nanak's teachings."  "The book gives an interpretation of Guru Nanak's mission in a broad historical perspective…[part 1] deals with the political, social and religious environment of Guru Nanak and the second with his response to this milieu.  The epilogue outlines the response of Guru Nanak's sucessors to his mission."  There is also a bibliography.

Title: Guru Nanak
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: Ministry of Information, Govt of India
Pages: 224
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 2.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: A collection of essays by various writers on subjects that include: his life, times, message, his impact on history, his contemporaries, and as a revolutionary.  The appendix contains many of his sayings and the sources, followed by a bibliography and notes.

Title: Guru Nanak's relationship with lodis and the mughals
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Gurmit
Publisher: Atlantic publishers; New Delhi
Pages: 208
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1987 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 1.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "This is the first exhaustive and detailed account of Guru Nanak's direct involvement in the politics of his time...The relationship between the Sikh Gurus and the Delhi rulers which was of a mercurial nature has been discussed in detail to show that Sikhism from the very time of Guru Nanak aimed at awakening political consciousness in people to prepare them for obtaining political ascendancy...The conclusions of Dr Gurmit Singh are in sharp contrast to the generally accepted views of the historians."  "  In this book, it is "proposed to examine in details the relationships of the Delhi Rulers in question with the Sikh Gurus…I have fished in the vast ocean of Persian, Punjabi and English literature and historical works…At many places these conclusions are in sharp contrast to prevalent traditions and even generally accepted view of scholar of history."  A bibliography is included.