Title: Life story of siri satguru Gobind Singh ji maharaj and some of his hymns
Author surname(s): Singh Doabia
Author forename(s): Harbans
Publisher: Harbans Singh Doabia and Satwant Kaur Charitable Trust, Chandigarh
Pages: 150
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 4.4; 18.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is in two parts.  Part 1 includes the principles of Sikhi and biographies of the last 5 gurus and the message of guru Gobind Singh.  Part 2 includes transliteration and translation of some of Gobind Singh's hymns.  The author also rejects writers who reject the idea of "miracles" and is also outspoken on other beliefs and behaviours he sees in some Sikhs, and on some views "wholly wrong and false version of certain historical facts." about Gobind Singh and other gurus.  I estimate the book was published around 1974.

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."

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."

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

Title: Badshah Darvesh Guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh and Singh
Author forename(s): Baljit and Inderjeet
Publisher: Sikh Foundation, New Delhi
Pages: 10
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: ""This book depicts the life sketch of Guru Gobind Singh Ji…This book has been dedicated to the tercentenary of the Joti-Jot of Guru Gobind Singh Ji  An effort has been made through the book to deliver the message of the grast [great?] Guru at every doorstep.""

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: 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.

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 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: 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: 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"

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.

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: The ten masters
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Puran
Publisher: Chief Khalsa Diwan, Amritsar (1975 edn); Punjabi university, Patiala (1997 edn)
Pages: 138; 112
ISBN: 'none; 8173803838
Publn date: 1975; 1997 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 3.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is about the life and messages of the gurus, plus chapters on the "art and thought" of Nanak and selections of compositions from DG.
The 1997 edition: This is the edition published by Punjabi Univ, Patiala in 1997.  This edition has the same content as the book also on shelf 3.5 that was published in 1975, except for the preface, contents, and introduction sections.  It is therefore a "reproduction" of the 1975 book.

Title: Introducing the ten masters
Author surname(s): Singh Gujrati
Author forename(s): Balwant
Publisher: Sterling publishers
Pages: 72
ISBN: 'none
Publn date: 1970 (original publication date: 1970)
Location: shelf 3.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book aims to provide a brief "account of the Sikh Gurus and their teachings."… and it "is an attempt to [highlight] the significance of Sikh thought and practice, and also to bring out the universalism contained in the doctrines preached by the Sikh Gurus."

Title: Episodes from the lives of the gurus
Author surname(s): Singh and Singh
Author forename(s): Kharak and Gurtej
Publisher: Institute of Sikh studies, Chandigarh
Pages: 162
ISBN: '8185815003
Publn date: 1995 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 3.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is a translation of work by Sewa Das.  "The episodes narrated by Sewa Das are highly instructive and throw a flood of light on the basic teachings of the Gurus and doctrines of Sikhism…The comments of the authors [translators] not only facilitate understanding of the topics, but also keep the reader on guard against the occasional tinge of Udasi cult visible in Sewa Das who was otherwise a sincere devotee and admirer of the Gurus."  The work of Sewa Das is in the form of 50 stories of the lives of the 10 gurus  "In spite of some historical inaaccuracies, the book is a valuable recird of incidents, bulk of which appear tio have been witnessed by the author himself or his immediate informants...The book [by Sewa Das] is unique also because it is perhaps the most well-preserved of all Sikh manuscripots."  The original punjabi text is also presented, plus notes in English to explain the stories.

Title: Guru Granth Sahib an insight into the format and design
Author surname(s): Singh Kapoor and Kaur Kapoor
Author forename(s): Sukhbir and Mohinder
Publisher: Hemkunt
Pages: 44
ISBN: '8170103355
Publn date: 2004 (original publication date: 2004)
Location: shelf 3.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The book has the following incomplete list of chapters: language and subject matter of GGS, arrangement of hymns, sikh philosophy and values, an analysis of some of the compositions, including nit nem, rhythm, and a history of the compilation of GGS.

Title: Dictionary of mythological references in Guru Granth Sahib
Author surname(s): Singh Kohli
Author forename(s): Surindar
Publisher: Singh Brothers, Amritsar
Pages: 168
ISBN: '8172050925
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: 1993)
Location: shelf 3.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The contributors to the GGS had a common ideology but they "presented images drawn from their own visible and intellectual spheres...Sometimes the image is created by the use of myth…not as an article of belief, but just to explain some practice or belief...This book elaborates all these mythological references in an effecive manner and narrates their background in an interesting way."

Title: Sabad Guru, surat dhun chela
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Dalip
Publisher: B Chattar Singh Jiwan Singh
Pages: 348
ISBN: '8176015458
Publn date: 2003 (original publication date: 2003)
Location: shelf 3.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The aim of the book is to "discuss the metaphysics of the Sikh Teachings as stated in Sri Guru Nanak's compositions, Oankar and Sidh Gosht…, both appearing in Rag Ramkali of Sri Guru Granth Sahib."  These compositions, Oankar and Sidh Gosht, are "expositions and elaborations of certain basic fundamentals of the Sikh Teachings in Jup Ji Sahib"  In essence, I think this book describes concepts mentioned in GGS and also discusses other religions and practices in relation to Sikhi or the views of Nanak and other gurus.  No glossary or bibliography.