The Sikh World: An Encyclopaedic Survey of Sikh Religion and Culture

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Author : Ramesh Chander Dogra
Publisher ‏ : ‎ UBS Publishers Distributors Pvt. Ltd.
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 2, 2003
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 514 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8174764437
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9788174764430
Weight : 1200 g 

About the book 

"The Sikh World: An Encyclopaedic Survey of Sikh Religion and Culture" is a comprehensive reference book that covers various aspects of Sikhism, including history, society, castes, culture, tribes, and politics. Written by Ramesh Chander Dogra and Urmila Dogra, this book provides an in-depth look at the Sikh faith, its evolution, and its impact on the world. With over 522 pages, it's an authoritative resource for anyone interested in learning about Sikhism. The book includes a chronology of Sikhism, a useful index, and entries on Sikh values and way of life. It's a valuable resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in Sikh studies. Ramesh Chander Dogra, a renowned UK-based author, was awarded MBE for his contributions to South Asian Studies.

The title of the second edition includes a reference to Sikh religion and culture because the adherents of Sikhism regard all the ten gurus as founders of their faith-the first five being the builders of the faith and the last five being its defenders. Before his death, Guru Gobind Singh appointed Banda Bahadur as head of the Sikh army and, for. the first time in Sikh history, he brought the country between Lahore and Jammu under the control of Sikhs. Sikh misals (clans) tried to capture Panjab, but they became the sovereign power in that part of the country during the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839). The study of Sikhum needs to involve a study of their faith in its original form, which would include a systematic study of the writings, teachings and culture in which they grew and propagated their beliefs. This second edition makes an attempt to do that.
Though the first edition is the foundation on which the present volume is based, the entire text has been revised and corrected wherever necessary. The second edition has many new articles on culture, music, people connected with Sikhism, tribes, castes and folklore, and a chronology of Sikhism from Guru Nanak to modern times. It goes further than that-all the flowers, animals, birds, rivers and places mentioned in the Holy Granth find a reference in the volume.
The Sikhs are men of action, with spirit and energy. Their religion is open to all castes and creeds. They believe that God is always there with an individual to help and guide him. This belief makes them adventurous, bold and fearless. They can undertake anything honourable in the name of God, Guru and the Holy Book. The present volume gives a fairly complete picture of their religion, history and culture.

About the Author

Ramesh Chander Dogra received his MPhil at the University of London and has written eleven books and twenty-five articles on many South Asian topics, particularly in the fields of Indology, Sikhism and Bhutan. He retired as Librarian (South Asian Studies), at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, in September 2002. In January 2003 New Year's Honour List, in the UK, he was awarded MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for his contribution to South Asian Studies.
Urmila Dogra, a retired Civil Servant in London, has been associated with the research projects of Mr Dogra since 1986. She is a co-author of four books.