This new thread will be solely devoted to recommendations for books on Sikhi , with first rate scholarship. It will serve as a resource for others who want solid information.

"The Sikh Way to God Realization" by Sureet Kaur
Ludhiāṇā : Bhāī Dayā Singh Charitable Trust, Gurdwārā Yādgār Sant Ishar Singh Jī, Rāṛā Sāhib, 2004.

Worldcat no: 67359590

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Dr. Sureet Kaur has M.A (English) M.A. (Pujabi), Diploma in Persian, M. Phil and Ph.D in Religious Studies from Punjabi University Patiala.

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AYsy gur kau bil bil jweIAY Awip mukqu moih qwrY |aisay gur ka-o bal bal jaa-ee-ai aap mukat mohi taarai. ||
-I am a sacrifice, a sacrifice to such a Guru; He Himself is liberated, and He carries me across as well. p. 1301

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AYsy gur kau bil bil jweIAY Awip mukqu moih qwrY |aisay gur ka-o bal bal jaa-ee-ai aap mukat mohi taarai. ||
-I am a sacrifice, a sacrifice to such a Guru; He Himself is liberated, and He carries me across as well. p. 1301

Good initiative... you can find many more books in Sikhism here --> Sikhism Homepage - Books Store

Regards

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It is a good initiative. Now I must do my homework too. Thank you futurekaur ji

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ਮਨ ਕਰਹਲਾ ਗੁਰ ਗੋਵਿੰਦੁ ਸਮਾਲਿ ॥ man karehalaa gur govindh samaal O camel-like mind, dwell upon the Guru and the Lord of the Universe.

futurekaur ji

For your consideration and approval. The Gobal Sikh Studies site has been completely revamped. By linking onto the site one can find numerous scholarly studies in the form of e-books. These are books designed in .pdf format so that a reader can carry them anywhere by laptop or keep them handy on a desktop computer.

The is the link to the home page of Global Sikh Studies.net >> Home Page

And here is the catalog of readings with direct links to the e-books

LINK CATEGORY

Sikh Revolution
Dynamics Of Sikh Revolution
Sikh Ideology
Essentials of Sikhism
Authenticity of Kartarpuri Bir
Planned Attack on AGGS
Ernest Trump & Hew Mcleod as Scholars of Sikh History
Perspectives On Sikh Studies
Advanced Study in Sikhism
Fundamental Issues in Sikh Studies
Recent Researches in Sikhism
Invasion of Religious Boundaries
Perspectives on the Sikh Tradition
Sikhism And Civilization
Truth About Punjab- SGPC White Paper
Early Sikh Scriptural Traadition
Sikhism Issues and Institutions
Compilation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib
english ver. Ahyapur Pothi (Goindwal Pothi)
punjabi ver. Ahyapur Pothi (Goindwal Pothi)
english ver. Janamsakhi Tradition
punjabi ver. Janamsakhi Tradition
How Europe is Indebted to The Sikh( Bhupinder Singh Holland)
Chritro Pakhyaan (vol I)
Chritro Pakhyaan (vol II)
Hikayaat
sham Singh Attariwala not translated into English
Other Books

If a forum member clicks on any one of the links in the catalog the .pdf download window will start up. You will then be asked which application you would like to use and where you want the file to be saved.

Caveat: The authors who wrote these books are writing from various sides of the issues, some very controversial. Some members may disagree with the perspectives of some of the authors. This thread is not assuming an ideological stance one way or the other.

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ਮਨ ਕਰਹਲਾ ਗੁਰ ਗੋਵਿੰਦੁ ਸਮਾਲਿ ॥ man karehalaa gur govindh samaal O camel-like mind, dwell upon the Guru and the Lord of the Universe.

Also from Global Sikh Studies one can find e-books and articles on the authenticity of the Dasam Granth. Various points of view and opinion are included.

Opinions on the Authenticity of the Presently Published
Dasam Granth at Glance

British Connection and Presently Published Dasam Granth - Dr. Jasbir Singh Mann NEW
DASAM GRANTH - ITS HISTORY - Daljeet Singh
Dasam Granth Authenticity - Harinder Singh Mehboob
Bachitar Natak An Analysis - Dr.Devinder Singh
Textual Analysis,History and Academic issues with Important Dasam Granth Birs Reported in Literature - Dr. Jasbir Singh Mann
English Translation of Tales in Persian (Hikayaats) from Dasam Granth -Pritpal Singh Bindra NEW
Kalaam-e-Goya: Bhai Nand Lal - Translated by Sardar Pritpal Singh Bindra NEW
Sources of Literature on Dasam Granth - Dr. Jasbir Singh Mann my note - a bibliography
Sketch of the Sikhs - John Malcolm (from Google) my note-hard to read-you will have to magnify the page

Caveat: The authors who wrote these earticles are writing from various sides of the issues, some very controversial. Some members may disagree with the perspectives of some of the authors. This thread is not assuming an ideological stance one way or the other.

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ਮਨ ਕਰਹਲਾ ਗੁਰ ਗੋਵਿੰਦੁ ਸਮਾਲਿ ॥ man karehalaa gur govindh samaal O camel-like mind, dwell upon the Guru and the Lord of the Universe.

Forum members may know of the work of Dr. Harjot Oberoi -- another controversial author. Below are links to critiques of her work by Sikh scholars. These critiques are book length.

Critique by 30 International Sikh Scholars on writings of Professor Harjot Oberoi
Critique of Dr. Harjot Oberoi's opinion about Sikh Fundamentalism
The Construction of Religious Boundaries by Harjot Oberoi - Reviewed by Charanjit Singh Bal

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ਮਨ ਕਰਹਲਾ ਗੁਰ ਗੋਵਿੰਦੁ ਸਮਾਲਿ ॥ man karehalaa gur govindh samaal O camel-like mind, dwell upon the Guru and the Lord of the Universe.

And this

SELECTIONS FROM THE SACRED WRITINGS OF THE SIKHS

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ਮਨ ਕਰਹਲਾ ਗੁਰ ਗੋਵਿੰਦੁ ਸਮਾਲਿ ॥ man karehalaa gur govindh samaal O camel-like mind, dwell upon the Guru and the Lord of the Universe.

Thanks for that.

Aman ji

There are 43 pages of links to scholarly books on Sikhism in the SPN Bookstore. I have not checked every link. But interested forum members should definitely go the link you provided above. Then type "Sikh" in the search bar. Books cover Sikh spirituality, history, culture, gender issues, diaspora, scriptures, and more. Very impressive collection, with most books written by learned individuals. Later in the week, I will post a selection of links to specific books.

Thank you for reminding us.

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ਮਨ ਕਰਹਲਾ ਗੁਰ ਗੋਵਿੰਦੁ ਸਮਾਲਿ ॥ man karehalaa gur govindh samaal O camel-like mind, dwell upon the Guru and the Lord of the Universe.