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Harjinder Singh Dilgeer


Harjinder Singh Dilgeer (Punjabi: ਹਰਜਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਦਿਲਗੀਰ, born 22 October 1965) He is the only author who has written Complete History of the Sikhs (in 10 volumes, 3716 pages)[1] and has translated Guru Granth Sahib in English (7 volumes, 3747 pages)[2] and has published NEW MAHAN KOSH (ਨਵਾਂ ਮਹਾਨ ਕੋਸ਼) Encyclopedia of Sikh literature and Punjab & Sikh History {3 of the 4 volumes of the NEW Mahan Kosh (3 volumes running into 1900 pages) have been published in March 2021 (all the 4 volumes 848 pages. 4 volumes total 2748 pages).[3] He has written in detail about the concept and the history of Akal Takht Sahib,[4] Sikh culture, Shiromani Akali Dal, the history of Anandpur Sahib, and Kiratpur Sahib, Dictionary of Sikh Philosophy etc. The Sikh Reference Book is his magnum opus.[5] 'The Sikh Reference Book' is an encyclopaedia consisting of more than 2400 biographies, complete chronology of Sikh history, 400 concepts of Sikh philosophy as well more than 800 Sikh shrines. He has produced a Sikh Encyclopedia CD-ROM. His latest books are Encyclopedia of Jalandhar (English), Banda Singh Bahadur (Punjabi and English), Sikh Twareekh in five volumes (a complete Sikh history, from 1469 to 2007, in Punjabi), Sikh History in ten volumes (a complete Sikh history, from 1469 to 2011, in English); and English translations of Nitnaym (the Sikh daily prayer) and Sukhmani Sahib.[citation needed]. His latest work is English translation (with explanation) of Guru Granth Sahib, in seven volumes (published in March 2016) and NEW MAHAN KOSH, published (3rd of the 4 volume work) in March 2021. Dilgeer as a poet: Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer is a good poet also. He writes both in Urdu and Punjabi. His poetry works include: Eskimo Smile (Punjabi), Jujharoo Kalaam (Punjabi), Dilgeerian (Urdu & Punjabi) and Diwan-i-Dilgeer (Urdu).

Early lifeEdit

Dilgeer was born on 22 October 1965, in the family of Gurbakhsh Singh and Jagtar Kaur, at Jalandhar, Punjab, India.[6][failed verification] in a family originally from Jaisalmer, in Rajasthan, then Mehraj village (now in Bathinda district). He was later based in Jalandhar and Jalalabad (Firozpur), and finally in Oslo. He is a citizen of Norway, and, presently lives in England.

EducationEdit

Dilgeer passed his M.A. in English, Punjabi and Philosophy. He did his M.A. in history but did not appear in examination. He started teaching in various colleges in the Punjab and finally at the Panjab University Chandigarh.[7] He was awarded degrees of M.Phil. LL.B. and Ph.D. by Panjab University Chandigarh.[citation needed] Besides he has several other degrees and diplomas as well. He is visiting teacher of the P.U. Patiala as well.

AwardsEdit

In Denmark in 1995, he was presented with the 'Shan-i-Punjab' award; in 2004 he was given the 'Giani Garja Singh Award' in Ludhiana; in 2005, he was presented with the 'Kohinoor Award', 'National Professor of Sikh Studies' award and a gold medal in Birmingham (England); in 2006 he was given the 'Bhai Gurdas' award in Amritsar; and in 2009 he was presented with the 'National Professor of Sikh History' award at Chandigarh. In 2014 he was awarded gold medal at Toronto (Canada).[8] Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer was given award of "Heera-e-Qaum" (Gem of Nation, PANTH RATAN) by the Haryana SGPC, on 11 November 2017.

History ResearchEdit

  • Dr. Thakar Singh Ikolaha India's Freedom Fighter (2013, English)
  • Emergency Ke Atyachaar, Hindi)
  • Shiromani Akali Dal: A History (Revised and enlarged in 2000, Punjabi)
  • The Akal Takht (English, revised and enlarged in 1995, revised and enlarged in 2011) {Concept & History}
  • Akal Takht Sahib (revised and enlarged in 2000 and 2005, Punjabi)
  • The Sikhs' Struggle for Sovereignty (1992, English)
  • 1955 Da Punjabi Suba Morcha, with 400 photographs (1999 Punjabi),
  • Anandpur Sahib History (Light & Sound play, 2000, Punjabi and English). Played daily at Anandgarh fort, Anandpur Sahib.
  • Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Kiven Bani History (2000, Punjabi)
  • Akal Takht Sahib: Falsfa Te Twarikh (2000, Punjabi; it is a revised and enlarged edition of the first edition published in 1986 from Oslo, Norway, fully revised and enlarged 2005)
  • Shiromani Akali Dal, History: 1920-2000 (2000, Punjabi; it is an enlarged edition of the first edition of 1978),
  • Guru De Sher {Life stories of more then 230 Martyrs of Guru Period}(2001 Punjabi),
  • Keeratpur Sahib Da Itihas (2002, Punjabi)
  • Anandpur Sahib, a history (Punjabi 1998 & 2003, and English, 2003)
  • Encyclopaedia of Jalandhar (2004, English)
  • Mata Gujri Char Sahibzadey Chalih Muktey (Punjabi, 2005, fully revised and enlarged 2015)
  • Mahan Sikh Jarnail Banda Singh Bahadur (Punjabi, 2006)
  • Sikh Twareekh de Ghallughare (Punjabi 2007 2013)
  • Akali Lehar Da Kalam (edited, 1998, Punjabi) {poetry of Akali Movement}.
  • Makhan Shah Lubana and Lubana Community (Punjabi 2008)
  • SIKH TWAREEKH in 5 volumes (Punjabi, 2008)[9]
  • Sikh Twareeh in 5 volumes (Sikh history in Punjabi, 2008, fully revised and enlarged 2015)
  • Bhai Mani Singh Tay Unhan Da Parvaar? (Life of Bhai Mani Singh and 54 martyrs of his family, Punjabi, 2010)
  • 100 Sikh Bibian (Lives of more than 100 prominent Sikh ladies, Punjabi, 2010).
  • Anandpur Sahib - A History (Punjabi 1998, Hindi 2000)
  • SIKH HISTORY in 10 VOLUMES (English, 2010–11)[10]
  • Damdami Taksaal & other essays true history of 'damdami taksal' and truth about 'dasam granth'; (Punjabi, December 2014)
  • Sikh Itihas vich Ajj Da Din (the day today, in the Sikh History) 2 volumes (January to June, July to December), (Punjabi, December 2014).
  • Lohgarh: Banda Singh Bahadur's Fort, (English) 2018.[11]

Edited works (History)Edit

  • Jaito Morchey De Akhin Ditthe Hal (2000, 2003, Punjabi)
  • Sikh Te Sikhi (original by Harinder Singh Roop)
  • Jangan (original by Principal Satbir Singh)
  • Babar Akali Lehar Te Is De Agu (original by Gurbachan Singh)
  • Punjabi Suba Morcha 1955 (original by Mohinder Singh & Karam Singh Zakhmi)
  • Loh Garh - Banda Singh's Capital (Punjabi, 2008)
  • Master Tara Singh De Lekh, two volumes

Tracts (History)Edit

  • Gurdwara Alamgir da Itihas[12]
  • Master Tara Singh (Life & Work)[13]
  • Anandpur Sahib Ate Keeratpur Sahib De Gurdware (335,000 copies of this work were published in Punjabi, Hindi and English, in 1999 in connection with the tercentenary of Khalsa)[14]

EncyclopediasEdit

  • The Sikh Reference book (1996–97, English) [an encyclopaedia]
  • Dilgeer Kosh, ਦਿਲਗੀਰ ਕੋਸ਼, Punjabi, April 2018,.[15] It is encyclopedia of Guru Granth Sahib, Punjab and Sikh History.
  • NAVAN MAHAN KOSH, ਨਵਾਂ ਮਹਾਨ ਕੋਸ਼, volume 2 of DILGEER KOSH, was published in February 2020; and, [NAVAN TE VADDA MAHAN KOSH, ਨਵਾਂ ਤੇ ਵੱਡਾ ਮਹਾਨ ਕੋਸ਼], volume 3 of DILGEER KOSH has been published in March 2021. Total pages of 3 volumes are 1900+. There are about 60,000 entries, 1500 biographies (with many photographs), information about more than 600 Gurdwaras and places (with about 700 photos). There are more than 2275 entries of Persian and more than 1703 entries of Arabic words in the first 3 volumes.
  • Dictionary of Sikh Philosophy (English 2004).
  • Sikh Philosophy Di Dictionary (Punjabi, 2009)

Introduction to Sikhism and PunjabEdit

  • Who Are the Sikhs? (mini book, in 1991, English; Danish 1994; Norwegian 2010)
  • (The) Sikh Culture (2002, new edition 2010 English)
  • Sikh Culture (1992, and an enlarged edition in 1994 and 1996, Punjabi; 1994)
  • Sikh Sabhayachar (2003, Hindi; published by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee)
  • Sikh Masley (1998 Punjabi)
  • Sikh Philosophy Ki Hai Te Hor Lekh (2001, 2003, 2005, 2007 Punjabi. It is an enlarged edition of Sikh Culture).
  • Sikh Kaun Han (Punjabi edition in 1999, English edition as Who Are the Sikhs? in 2000, French 2002; Spanish 2004. Hindi and Urdu 2004-05)
  • Who Are the Sikhs (English, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2011; French 2004; Spanish 2007; Norwegian 2007)
  • Qui Sont Les Sikhs? (Who Are the Sikhs in French 2004)[16]
  • Quienes Son Los Sikhs? (Who Are the Sikhs in Spanish, 2007)[17]
  • Hvem Er Sikhene? (Who Are the Sikhs in Norwegian, 2007)[18]

Sikh ScriptureEdit

  • Guru Granth Sahib: English translation (with explanation), 7 volumes (English), March 2016)
  • Nitnaym & Other Baanis (English translation of Sikh daily hymns, 2009)
  • Ravidas Baani (English translation of hymns by Bhagat Ravidas, 2010)
  • Nitnaym Sateek (Punjabi paraphrasing of Sikh daily hymns, 2010)
  • Japuji Sahib(Punjabi paraphrasing of Sikh hymn, Japuji Sahib, 2010)
  • Sukhmani Sahib (English translation of Sukhmani Sahib, April 2010)
  • Spiritual Manifesto of the World: Guru Granth Sahib? (English, 2010)

Literay WorksEdit

  • Bewafaian, a book of romantic poems
  • Eskimo Smile, a novelette Kamu Ronda Rahega
  • Ikki Ghante, a book of stories (later published under the title of Yaaran Kahanian Te Ikk Novelette
  • 1960 Ton Baad Di Navin Punjabi Kavita. Edited.
  • Dilgeerian (Punjabi and Urdu poetry, 2007)

ReferencesEdit

  1. ↑ "Sikh History - Set of 10 Volumes - Book By Dr. Harjinder Singh Dilgeer". www.jsks.biz. Archived from the original on 3 April 2015.
  2. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 22 October 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ↑ Rana, Yudhvir (2 April 2004). "After Tohra, who? Ask Badal". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2009.
  4. ↑ "Clash of the titans". Indian Express. 29 December 1998. Retrieved 3 February 2009.
  5. ↑ "Nuggets on Sikhism". The Sikh Times. 25 February 2006. Retrieved 3 February 2009.
  6. ↑ Grewal, J. S.; Indu Banga (1997). Five Punjabi Centuries. Manohar. p. 240. ISBN 978-81-7304-175-4. Sardar Kapur Singh appears to assume that 'Sikh homeland' was offered to the Akali leaders.45 This view is taken also by Gurmeet Singh,46 a Sirsa-based advocate, and Harjinder Singh Dilgeer,47 an advocate from Jalandhar.
  7. ↑ Panjab University Chandigarh, Annual Report 1982-83
  8. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 January 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. ↑ "Sikh Twarikh - a Sikh History in 5 volumes". 30 June 2008.
  10. ↑ The Sikh Review, March 2012, review of the 10 volumes by Dr Alka Misra.
  11. ↑ Published by: Haryana Academy of History & Culture, Kurukashetra.
  12. ↑ Published by the S.G.P.C. in 1999, see: catalogue of SGPC publications
  13. ↑ Published by the S.G.P.C. in 2000, see: catalogue of SGPC publications
  14. ↑ Published by the S.G.P.C. in 1998-99, see: catalogue of SGPC publications
  15. ↑ published by: Sikh University Press, England
  16. ↑ Published by Surjeet Singh Chhadauri, Waremme, Belgium
  17. ↑ Published by Kulwinder Singh Jadla, Santa Clauma, Spain
  18. ↑ Published by Baljinder Singh, Lier, Drammen, Norway, in 2007
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