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Sukhbir Singh Kapoor

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Sukhbir Singh Kapoor
Kapoor being awarded OBE by Queen Elizabeth II
Born (1935-11-21) November 21, 1935 (age 88)
EducationD.Litt., PhD, M.A. (law), MComm, BComm (hons), LL.B., FCCA, FCMA, CGMA
Occupation(s)Vice chancellor, World Sikh University London
SpouseMohinder Kaur
Children2

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]

Education

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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

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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

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Kapoor is currently vice chancellor of The International School of Sikh Studies and Khalsa College London.

Books

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All books written by Kapoor are in English. Guru-bani text, where relevant, is both in Punjabi and English.[2]

Year Title ISBN Notes
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
  • Co-authored by Mohinder Kaur Kapoor
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
  • Co-authored by Mohinder Kaur Kapoor
2008 The Making of the Sikh Rehatnamas 978-81-7010-370-7
  • Co-authored by Mohinder Kaur Kapoor
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)
  • Co-authored by Mohinder Kaur Kapoor
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

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "Dr. Sukhbir Singh Kapoor OBE - World Sikh University". worldsikhuniversity.net. Archived from the original on 23 April 2016.
  3. ^ "Japji - A Way To God Realisation - Book By Dr. Sukhbir Singh Kapoor". jsks.biz. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Guru Granth Sahib". Issuu. 28 January 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
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