Sukhbir Singh Kapoor

Sukhbir Singh Kapoor OBE
Born Amritsar, India
Residence London
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 sons (Preetbir, Ramanbir)

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. Dr. Kapoor is the chief editor of the Sikh Courier International. The Sikh Courier International is the only English magazine published outside of India which is devoted solely to religious publications.[citation needed] Kapoor was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2010 Birthday Honours.

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

Dr. 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.

Dr. Kapoor is the chief editor of the Sikh Courier International. The Sikh Courier International is the only English magazine published outside of India which is devoted solely to religious publications. Kapoor was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2010 Birthday Honours.[1]

Books

Books written by Dr. Sukhbir Singh Kapoor (All books are in English. Guru-bani text, where relevant, is both in Panjabi and English.)[2]

Year Title ISBN Notes
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
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
2008 The Making of the Sikh Rehatnamas 978-81-7010-370-7
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)
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

  1. ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 59446. p. 11. 12 June 2010.
  2. ↑ http://worldsikhuniversity.net/contact-us/dr-sukhbir-singh-kapoor-obe/
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