Sukhbir Singh Kapoor
Sukhbir Singh Kapoor OBE is a writer and educator. He has served as a professor and administrator at universities in several countries. Kapoor is currently vice chancellor of The International School of Sikh Studies and Khalsa College London. He has written 50 books, of which 44 are on various aspects of Sikhism, one is on economic theory, one deals with business administration, one is on accounting practice and three cover Panjabi poetry. His regular articles have appeared in many English and Panjabi magazines, and he has to his credit many hundred such articles. His academic work has brought him numerous awards, including the Punjabi Academy Award from the Government of Delhi. He has 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 Honours.
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| Education | D.Litt., Ph.D., M.A. (law), M.Comm., B.Comm. (hons), LL.B., FCCA, FCMA, CGMA |
| Occupation | Vice chancellor, World Sikh University London |
| Spouse(s) | Mohinder Kaur |
| Children | 2 |
Education
He studied at the Universities of Punjab, Agra, Glasgow and London. His academic and professional achievements include qualifications of D.Litt., Ph.D., M.Comm., M.A. (law), B.Comm. (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
In this early career he was professor and head of accounting at SGTB 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 FVG in Antwerp, Belgium.
Later career
Kapoor is currently vice chancellor of The International School of Sikh Studies and Khalsa College London. He has written 50 books, of which 44 are on various aspects of Sikhism, one is on economic theory, one deals with business administration, one is on accounting practice and three cover Panjabi poetry. His regular articles have appeared in many English and Panjabi magazines, and he has to his credit many hundred such articles. His academic work has brought him numerous awards, including the Punjabi Academy Award from the Government of Delhi. He has organized many symposia for drama and poetry and has directed many plays.
Kapoor was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2010 Birthday Honours.[1]
Books
Books written by Kapoor (all books are in English. Guru-bani text, where relevant, is both in Panjabi and English.)[2]
| Year | Title | ISBN | Notes |
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| 2013 | Japji - A way of God Realisation (Fourth edition) | ||
| 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
- "No. 59446". The London Gazette (Supplement). 12 June 2010. p. 11.
- http://worldsikhuniversity.net/contact-us/dr-sukhbir-singh-kapoor-obe/