Sukhbir Singh Kapoor Explained

Sukhbir Singh Kapoor
Honorific Suffix:OBE
Birth Date:21 November 1935
Birth Place:Amritsar, India
Education:D.Litt., PhD, M.A. (law), MComm, BComm (hons), LL.B., FCCA, FCMA, CGMA
Spouse:Mohinder Kaur
Occupation:Vice chancellor, World Sikh University London
Children:2

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

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

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

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

Books

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

YearTitleISBNNotes
2013Japji - A way of God Realisation (Fourth edition)[3] [4]
2013Rehrassa & Kirtan Sohila- to torch to pass through the darkness of death (Second edition)
2012Epistles & Signets: Letters written, signs and seals of the Sikh Gurus
2011Guru Granth Sahib: An Empirical Study, Volume 1
2011Guru Granth Sahib - An Insight into the Format and Design of Guru Granth Sahib
  • Co-authored by Mohinder Kaur Kapoor
2011Sikh Law Book (Second edition)
2011Islam, An Introductory Study (Second edition)
2011Sikh Religion and the Sikh People (Sixth edition)
2010Islam: An Introductory Study (Second Edition)
2010Guru Granth Sahib: An Introductory Study (Fourth Edition)
2009Hinduism – An Introductory study (Second edition)
2009Comparative Studies of World Religions (Fourth edition)
2008The Anglo Sikh Wars
  • Co-authored by Mohinder Kaur Kapoor
2008The Making of the Sikh Rehatnamas
  • Co-authored by Mohinder Kaur Kapoor
2008The Crowning Glory of Guru Granth Sahib
2008The Sloaks of Guru Tegh Bahadur
2008The Last Rites – A Comparative Study of the last rites of different religions
2007A Dynamic Look into Sukhmani Sahib
2006The Birds and Guru Granth Sahib
2005The Sikh Ideology
2005Janam Sakhi Parampara
2005Hinduism – An Introductory Study
2004The Sikh Law Book - The Law Personally Handed by God to Guru Nanak
2004Guru Granth Sahib – An Insight into its Format and Design
2004Islam – An Introduction
2004Sui Generis Martyrdom – Martyrdom of Mata Gujri and Sahibzadas
2004Sikhism – Guru Granth Sahib and The Sikh History
2003Guru Granth Sahib – An Advance Study Volume 2 (2007 edition)
2003Dasam Granth – An Introductory Study
2003Comparative Studies of World Religions (Second edition)
2003Asa di Var – an Epic the Listening of Which Fulfills All Worldly Desires
2002Guru Granth Sahib – An Advance Study Volume 1 (2006 edition)
2002Sikh Religion and the Sikh People (Fifth revised edition 2007)
2002Sikhism – An Introduction (Second revised and enlarged edition)
2002Japji – A Way of God Realisation (Third edition)
  • Co-authored by Mohinder Kaur Kapoor
2001Sikhism – 1000 Questions Answered
2001Guru Granth Sahib, An Introductory Study (enlarged edition)
2001Sikh Philosophy, Facts and Fundamentals of Sikh Religion (Second edition)
2001Japjee – The Sikh Morning Prayer (Illustrated deluxe edition)
2000Bhagat Bani
2000Sikh Religion and the Sikh People (Second edition)
1999Sikhism – An Introduction
1999Saint Soldier (The Khalsa Brotherhood)
1999Comparative Studies of World Religions
1999The Creation of Khalsa (Edited)
1999Japji, A Way of God Realisation (Second edition)
1997Guru Angad Dev, Life, History and Teachings
1997Nitnem (The Daily Sikh Prayers) (Translation in both easy Panjabi and English)
1997Khushi de Hanju (Panjabi poetry)
1996The Sikh Marriage Ceremony (Anand Marriage)
1996Baramah (The Twelve Months)
1995Kirtan Sohila and Ardas
1995Gurbani – God's Word
1995Jap Sahib, Swayas and Ardas, Master compositions of Guru Gobind Singh Ji (Translation followed by relevant

Sakhis (life stories))

1995Janoon (Panjabi poetry)
1993Rehras & Kirtan Sohila (Translation followed by relevant Sakhis (life stories))
1993Sikh Philosophy, Facts and Fundamentals of Sikhism (First edition)
1993Puniya da chand (Panjabi poetry)
1991Japji (First edition)
1991Sikh Religion and the Sikh People (First edition)
1990Being a Sikh
1987Ideal Man, Guru Gobind Singh's Concept of a Saint Soldier
1984Invasion of Golden Temple
1983Sikh Festivals
1982Sikhs & Sikhism

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2011-10-23. Birthday Honours: Order of the British Empire, OBE. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220525/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/birthday-honours-order-british-empire-obe-1998298.html . 25 May 2022 . subscription . live. 2021-08-08. The Independent. en.
  2. Web site: Dr. Sukhbir Singh Kapoor OBE - World Sikh University . worldsikhuniversity.net . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160423104526/http://worldsikhuniversity.net/contact-us/dr-sukhbir-singh-kapoor-obe/ . 2016-04-23.
  3. Web site: Japji - A Way To God Realisation - Book By Dr. Sukhbir Singh Kapoor. 2021-08-08. jsks.biz. en.
  4. Web site: Guru Granth Sahib. 2021-08-08. Issuu. 28 January 2013 . en.