Sukhbir Singh Kapoor
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Sukhbir Singh Kapoor OBE (Punjabi: ਸੁਖਬੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਕਪੂਰ) was a writer, educator and currently the vice chancellor of The International School of Sikh Studies and Khalsa College. Kapoor has served as a professor and administrator at universities in several countries. He has written 50 books on various topics, including Sikhism, economic theory, business administration, accounting practice, and Punjabi poetry. His numerous articles have appeared in many English and Punjabi magazines, and he has received numerous awards, including the Punjabi Academy Award from the Government of Delhi. He has also organized many symposia for drama and poetry, and has directed many plays. Kapoor is the chief editor of the Sikh Courier International. Kapoor was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2010 Birthday Honors.[1]
Sukhbir Singh Kapoor | |
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Kapoor being awarded OBE by Queen Elizabeth II | |
| Born | November 21, 1935 |
| Education | D.Litt., PhD, M.A. (law), MComm, BComm (hons), LL.B., FCCA, FCMA, CGMA |
| Occupation(s) | Vice chancellor, World Sikh University London |
| Spouse | Mohinder Kaur |
| Children | 2 |
Education edit
He studied at the Universities of Punjab, Agra, Glasgow, and London. His academic and professional achievements include qualifications of D.Litt., PhD, MCom, M.A. (law), BCom (hons), LL.B., FCMA, and FCCA. He received military training as a cadet at Kamti for NCC, where he was commissioned as an officer.
Early career edit
In his early career, he was professor and head of accounting at Sri Guru Tech Bahadur Khalsa College Delhi, University of Delhi, and principal lecturer in accounting at London Guildhall University. Later, he became a guest professor of Sikhism at the Faculty for Comparative Religion in Antwerp, Belgium.
Later career edit
Kapoor is currently vice chancellor of The International School of Sikh Studies and Khalsa College London.
Books edit
All books written by Kapoor are in English. Guru-bani text, where relevant, is both in Punjabi and English.[2]
| Year | Title | ISBN | Notes |
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| 2013 | Japji - A way of God Realisation (Fourth edition)[3][4] | ||
| 2013 | Rehrassa & Kirtan Sohila- to torch to pass through the darkness of death (Second edition) | 81-207-1527-6 | |
| 2012 | Epistles & Signets: Letters written, signs and seals of the Sikh Gurus | 9788170103905 | |
| 2011 | Guru Granth Sahib: An Empirical Study, Volume 1 | 9788170103868 | |
| 2011 | Guru Granth Sahib - An Insight into the Format and Design of Guru Granth Sahib |
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| 2011 | Sikh Law Book (Second edition) | 81-7010-328-2 | |
| 2011 | Islam, An Introductory Study (Second edition) | ||
| 2011 | Sikh Religion and the Sikh People (Sixth edition) | 81-7010-230-8 | |
| 2010 | Islam: An Introductory Study (Second Edition) | ||
| 2010 | Guru Granth Sahib: An Introductory Study (Fourth Edition) | ||
| 2009 | Hinduism – An Introductory study (Second edition) | ||
| 2009 | Comparative Studies of World Religions (Fourth edition) | ||
| 2008 | The Anglo Sikh Wars | 81-7601-945-3 |
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| 2008 | The Making of the Sikh Rehatnamas | 978-81-7010-370-7 |
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| 2008 | The Crowning Glory of Guru Granth Sahib | 9788176019408 | |
| 2008 | The Sloaks of Guru Tegh Bahadur | 978-81-7010-371-4 | |
| 2008 | The Last Rites – A Comparative Study of the last rites of different religions | 978-81-7010-369-1 | |
| 2007 | A Dynamic Look into Sukhmani Sahib | ||
| 2006 | The Birds and Guru Granth Sahib | 81-7601-772-8 | |
| 2005 | The Sikh Ideology | 81-7601-729-9 | |
| 2005 | Janam Sakhi Parampara | 81-7601-700-0 | |
| 2005 | Hinduism – An Introductory Study | 81-7010-354-1 | |
| 2004 | The Sikh Law Book - The Law Personally Handed by God to Guru Nanak | 81-7010-328-2 | |
| 2004 | Guru Granth Sahib – An Insight into its Format and Design | 81-7010-335-5 | |
| 2004 | Islam – An Introduction | 81-7010-341-X | |
| 2004 | Sui Generis Martyrdom – Martyrdom of Mata Gujri and Sahibzadas | 81-7010-344-4 | |
| 2004 | Sikhism – Guru Granth Sahib and The Sikh History | 81-7601-670-5 | |
| 2003 | Guru Granth Sahib – An Advance Study Volume 2 (2007 edition) | 81-7010-321-5 | |
| 2003 | Dasam Granth – An Introductory Study | 81-7010-325-8 | |
| 2003 | Comparative Studies of World Religions (Second edition) | 81-7601-790-6 | |
| 2003 | Asa di Var – an Epic the Listening of Which Fulfills All Worldly Desires | 81-207-2653-7 | |
| 2002 | Guru Granth Sahib – An Advance Study Volume 1 (2006 edition) | 81-7010-317-7 | |
| 2002 | Sikh Religion and the Sikh People (Fifth revised edition 2007) | 81-7010-230-8 | |
| 2002 | Sikhism – An Introduction (Second revised and enlarged edition) | 9788170102885 | |
| 2002 | Japji – A Way of God Realisation (Third edition) |
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| 2001 | Sikhism – 1000 Questions Answered | 81-7010-310-X | |
| 2001 | Guru Granth Sahib, An Introductory Study (enlarged edition) | 81-7010-293-6 | |
| 2001 | Sikh Philosophy, Facts and Fundamentals of Sikh Religion (Second edition) | 81-7010-239-1 | |
| 2001 | Japjee – The Sikh Morning Prayer (Illustrated deluxe edition) | 81-7002-078-6 | |
| 2000 | Bhagat Bani | 81-7010-300-2 | |
| 2000 | Sikh Religion and the Sikh People (Second edition) | ||
| 1999 | Sikhism – An Introduction | 81-7601-795-7 | |
| 1999 | Saint Soldier (The Khalsa Brotherhood) | 81-7010-285-5 | |
| 1999 | Comparative Studies of World Religions | 81-7601-790-6 | |
| 1999 | The Creation of Khalsa (Edited) | 81-7010-294-4 | |
| 1999 | Japji, A Way of God Realisation (Second edition) | ||
| 1997 | Guru Angad Dev, Life, History and Teachings | ||
| 1997 | Nitnem (The Daily Sikh Prayers) (Translation in both easy Panjabi and English) | 81-7010-272-3 | |
| 1997 | Khushi de Hanju (Panjabi poetry) | ||
| 1996 | The Sikh Marriage Ceremony (Anand Marriage) | ||
| 1996 | Baramah (The Twelve Months) | ||
| 1995 | Kirtan Sohila and Ardas | ||
| 1995 | Gurbani – God's Word | 81-7010-246-4 | |
| 1995 | Jap Sahib, Swayas and Ardas, Master compositions of Guru Gobind Singh Ji (Translation followed by relevant Sakhis (life stories)) | 81-207-1622-1 | |
| 1995 | Janoon (Panjabi poetry) | ||
| 1993 | Rehras & Kirtan Sohila (Translation followed by relevant Sakhis (life stories)) | 81-207-1527-6 | |
| 1993 | Sikh Philosophy, Facts and Fundamentals of Sikhism (First edition) | ||
| 1993 | Puniya da chand (Panjabi poetry) | ||
| 1991 | Japji (First edition) | ||
| 1991 | Sikh Religion and the Sikh People (First edition) | ||
| 1990 | Being a Sikh | 81-7010-202-2 | |
| 1987 | Ideal Man, Guru Gobind Singh's Concept of a Saint Soldier | ||
| 1984 | Invasion of Golden Temple | ||
| 1983 | Sikh Festivals | ||
| 1982 | Sikhs & Sikhism |
References and notes edit
- ^ "Birthday Honours: Order of the British Empire, OBE". The Independent. 23 October 2011. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ . worldsikhuniversity.net. Archived from the original on 23 April 2016.
- ^ "Japji - A Way To God Realisation - Book By Dr. Sukhbir Singh Kapoor". jsks.biz. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Guru Granth Sahib". Issuu. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
External links edit
- Dr Sukhbir Singh Kapoor
- Khalsa College London
- The International School of Sikh Studies