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: 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: 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.

Title: Guru granth sahib the scripture of Sikhism
Author surname(s): Singh Shan
Author forename(s): Harnam
Publisher: SGPC, amritsar
Pages: 48
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2002 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 3.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "In this brief essay [the author] takes his readers …through the principal message of [the GGS]..[the author] chooses passages which bear testimony to the catholicity and broadmindedness openness [of Sikhi]..the essay shows that the experience of the divine, the perception of truth and the revealed Word "is not the prerogative of the socially or economically empowered." "[the author] draws attention to the fine attributes of [GGS]...[and he] identifies the emphasis on social justice, dedicated selfless service (seva) and the utter necessity of humility."  The text includes gurmukhi and English, and there is a bibliography.

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: Why am I a Sikh?
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: Sikh missionary college, Ludhiana
Pages: 8
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2004 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 2.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: This pamphlet sets out the principles of Sikhi and compares it to other religions.

Title: The Sikh woman
Author surname(s): Singh Sidhu
Author forename(s): G
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Society UK
Pages: 27
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1977 (original publication date: 1977)
Location: shelf 2.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "the submerged prejudices that remain in the upbringing as well as the conventional behaviour expected of them [re: women] are painfully evident almost everywhere.  My attempt  in the next few pages is to endeavour to glance at the roots of such prejudices vis-à-vis Sikh way of life and practice...I am only stating the Sikh view of life in the hope that the Sikhs would also rethink over the matter and improve their [women's] position which is by no means ideal at this time."  The booklet mentions the views of other cultures and religions, on women and those of the gurus.  There is also a section on prominent Sikh women.

Title: Guru Nanak's life and thought
Author surname(s): Kaur and Singh
Author forename(s): Madanjit and Piar
Publisher: Guru Nanak Dev university, Patiala
Pages: 231
ISBN: 817770012x
Publn date: 2001 (original publication date: 1991)
Location: shelf 2.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book (part of a series) is the second edition and contains 16 articles by Kapur Singh, plus a translation of one of his articles (about Martin Luther).  Many articles on Nanak and his times and message, plus: Nanak's concept of nature; Sikhism and Islam; Nanak and the civil servant; the progenitor of Punjabi poetry.  There is a bibliography.

Title: Guru Nanak and Indian religious thought
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Taran
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 256
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1990 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 2.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This is the second edition and has identical contents to the first edn.  It is a collation of essays by writers on the life and message fo Nanak "the first quest [of the essays] has been tpo find whether Sikhism had any new philosophical system to propound…[they essays conclude that] Sikhism holds out a new vision of life and a new way to achieve that vision.  The dramatic success of the Sikh Community in different fields is attributed to this new way of life propounded by Guru Nanak.  The most potent levers were the sanctification of the life of the household and the creation of a casteless society - a society built upon the principles of equity and justice."  "put together they [the lectures] present a fairly comprehensive view of Sikhism and of the Sikh society."

Title: Guru Nanak and Indian religious thought
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Taran
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 248
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 2.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This is the first edition and likely published in 1969.  It is a collation of essays by writers on the life and message fo Nanak "the first quest [of the essays] has been to find whether Sikhism had any new philosophical system to propound…[the essays conclude that] Sikhism holds out a new vision of life and a new way to achieve that vision.  The dramatic success of the Sikh Community in different fields is attributed to this new way of life propounded by Guru Nanak.  The most potent levers were the sanctification of the life of the household and the creation of a casteless society - a society built upon the principles of equity and justice."  "put together they [the lectures] present a fairly comprehensive view of Sikhism and of the Sikh society."

Title: Nanakism a new world order temporal and spiritual
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Ishar
Publisher: Ranjit Publishing House
Pages: 288
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1976 (original publication date: 1976)
Location: shelf 2.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This book gives a "peep into all important religions, and then brings into fore the special distinctions of Guru Nanak's religion, that can guide the universe in all fields of human activity." The author also considers "Political Systems" - capitalism, socialism, communism that have "produced only Godless societies".  This is followed by the author's discussion on "Nanakism" and its uniqueness.  "[the author] has made excellent contribution by bringing out clearly the main distinctive virtues of Guru Nanak's religion...[he] has supported his assertions by irrefutable authorities."  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: Taajudin's diary: eyewitness account of a muslim author, who accompanied Guru Nanak Dev Ji from Makkah to Baghdad
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Prithipal
Publisher: Gurdwara Rampur Khera Sahib
Pages: 308
ISBN: 9788196240578
Publn date: 2023 (original publication date: 2023)
Location: shelf 2.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book describes Nanak's travels to Middle Eastern countries and (briefly describes travels) to some other places, and his "dialogues…with the Muslim clergy and their followers."  "The book is essentially a diary of [not written by Nanak but by a companion of his] Guru Nanak's travels to the Islamic world by the Arab followers of the Guru...Prithipal Singh deserves credits for recognizing its [the diary's] value and collecting from the Arabian sources."  This book is a translation by Inderjit Singh of material collated by Prithipal Singh (who was called Mushtaq Hussain Shah before he converted to a Sikh).  Prithipal Singh's material is about the diary of Taajuddin Naqshbandi-a muslim who travelled with Nanak to Arabia.  "This diary [Taajuddin Naqshbandi's] was discovered centuries later by...Mushtaq Hussein" [I am not entirely sure I have understood the line of events and the books created or translated and by which person.  I think I am right in concluding that this book in English by Inderjit Singh, is a translation of material that originated from the person who accompanied Nanak on his travels.].  The book has a bibliography.

Title: The philosophy of guru Nanak: a comparative study volume 2
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Ishar
Publisher: Atlantic publishers; New Delhi
Pages: 192
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1987 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 1.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is vol 2 of the 2-volume series.  The autjor says the volume is "a sincere endeavour to present a clear and objective picture of the philosophies of the various schools of Hinduism as well as the new philosophy of Guru Nanak."  At the back there is also a summary of the philosophy of Nanak, plus a small bibliography.

Title: The philosophy of guru Nanak: a comparative study volume 1
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Ishar
Publisher: Atlantic publishers; New Delhi
Pages: 293
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1987 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 1.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book "covers not only Guru Nanak's teachings and philosophy but also the tenets, principles, philosophies of the other major religions." Part 1 of vol 1, covers various religions.  Part 2 of vol 1 covers Sikhi and Part 3 of vol 1 provides further information on the message of Nanak. A short bibliography is included in vol 1.

Title: The five Sikh kakars: the Sikh symbols
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Kirpal
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Soc, UK
Pages: 32
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2015 (original publication date: 1971)
Location: shelf 1.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "[the author] has tried to explain why the Sikhs have their distinctive appearance and what importance they attach to their outward form." It includes details of the 5Ks; the Sikh anthem; hymns to recite daily; mool mantra; a letter from guru Gobind Singh about appearance; a description of the turban; hair and in relation to other religions.

Title: Yog philosophy & gurmat
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: Sikh Missionary College, Ludhiana
Pages: tbc
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2006 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 1.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The pamphlet describes the philosophy of Jog and its practitioners, then relates it to the teachings and beliefs of guru Nanak. It includes some comments by Nanak about Jogis.  The pamphlet also mentions the importance of shabad, and lists 17 codes of Sikh conduct (rehat).

Title: Atum Rang
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: NS
Pages: 48
ISBN: none
Publn date: various (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 15.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The title is my transliteration of the Punjabi title.  Most articles of  this periodical (Feb 2006 edn) are in punjabi, but there is one in E "Guru Granth Sahib and business ethics"
Most articles of  this periodical (Aug 2002 edn) are in punjabi, but there are two in E "Sikhism and caste system" and "Ghadr revisited".
Most articles of  this periodical (Mar 2002 edn) are in punjabi, but there is two in E "Mirror mirror on the wall" - an article about cutting hair and being regarded as a Sikh, and "Budding vir Jaswant Singh ji"- written by Randhir Singh, about a young convert to Sikhi and his short life.
Most articles of  this periodical (Dec 2002 edn) are in punjabi, but there is two in E "The divine symphony" - an article about guru Tegh Bahadur's bani and in particular, about nirgun (a stream of thought), and "The younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh"- about the capture and execution by the mughals of the sons.
Most articles of  this periodical (Jun 2002 edn) are in punjabi, but there is two in E "Sikhism" - an article about the life of guru Amar Dass, Sikh views of other religions, its separation from hinduism, and mysticism, and "Guru Arjan Dev-poet prophet and people's king"- about the capture and execution of the guru bu Chandu.
Most articles of  this periodical (Nov 2006 edn) are in punjabi, but there is one in E "Baba Dip Singh" - the martyr who tried to free the harimandar at Amritsar from the Turks.
Most articles of  this periodical (Oct 2006 edn) are in punjabi, but there is one in E "sri guru Ram Dass's childhood".

Title: Sikhism and contemporary faiths
Author surname(s): Singh Dhinsa
Author forename(s): P
Publisher: P S Dhinsa
Pages: 204
ISBN: none
Publn date: not stated (original publication date: not stated)
Location: shelf 14.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book covers the structure and contents of the GGS; a section on the Sikh and other faiths; biographies of the gurus; a section on time, days, and seasons in Punjabi; a table summarising key dates and details of the gurus, and a bibliography.

Title: A challenge to Sikhism
Author surname(s): Singh Sidhu
Author forename(s): G
Publisher: Ramgarhia Sikh Gurdwara, Forest Gate, London
Pages: 120
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 13.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The aim of the book (a series of letters to and from the author) is to "expose unfair attacks on Sikhism...It exposes the web of falsehood being woven around the life of Guru Nanak in particular, and around Sikhism as a world religion in its own right, in general."  "Towards the end of the book I have added some extracts from various books published by the Muslims about Sikhism.  In these books history and philosophy of Sikhism have been corrupted with a vengeance.  References have been taken out of context and given without quoting (or intentionally misquoting) the original sources."  "I hope this book will shed some light on the efforts afoot to mislead our next generation.  I can only hope that our Sikh scholars and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee will take due notice of this and take necessary steps before it is too late."  The book also includes a page of comments by people about Sikhi.

Title: The Sikhs in history
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Sangat
Publisher: Uncommon Books
Pages: 564
ISBN: 8190065017
Publn date: 1996 (original publication date: 1995)
Location: shelf 10-A SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview:  The book is an attempt to counter the "persistent attempts to overturn the Sikh history and theology [by brahmins]". "over half the space [of the book] going to the contemporary history from 1947 onwards." The aim of the book is to present "a comprehensive account to understand the present Sikh dilemma in the current of their history."  "The need for a reappraisal of the Sikh history has been uppermost with some of the thinking Sikhs during the last two decades or so."  The last chapter is about the future for Sikhs.

Title: Sikhism: a miri-piri system
Author: Kharak Singh
Pages: 51
ISBN: none
Publisher: Dharam Parchar Committee of SGPC, Amritsar
Publn date: 1996 (original publication date: 1996)
Language: English
Location: shelf 9.6 SGSSS library
Preface: yes
Overview:  The book begins with a summary of the principles of Sikhi, then describes the contributions of the gurus, the growth of miri-piri by the gurus and describes the events during the lives of the gurus relevant to miri-piri. The book then describes other religions and divides them into two broad categories and places Sikhi in one of these, and compares and contrasts Sikhi with these other religions. A list of references is provided.