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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & RELIGIOUS STUDIES

SYLLABUS

FOR

M.A. (Hons.) (RELIGIOUS STUDIES)

(SEMESTER: I-IV)

Examinations: 2012-13

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY AMRITSAR.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Note: (i) Copy rights are reserved.

Nobody is allowed to print it in any form. Defaulters will be prosecuted. (ii) Subject to change in the syllabi at any time. Please visit the University website time to time. 

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Time : Minor Tests : 1 Hour Max Marks : 100 Major Test : 3 Hours First Minor Test : 20

Second Minor Test : 20 Quiz : 10 Major Test : 50

Instructions for the Candidates :

1. M.A.(Hons.)Religious Studies will be completed in four Semesters

2. M.A.(Hons.)Religious Studies offers 24 courses (GNL-401- 424) comprising of 96

credits ( 4 credits of each course) and is divided in four semesters. The Students

are required to opt 6 course in each semester and one course in semester III and

semester IV from allied department.

3. There are three Units in each course. The candidates are required to appear in

three tests (2 Minor and 1 Major) during the course.

4. First Minor Test from Unit-I carrying 20 marks will be held after six weeks from

the commencement of semester.

5. Second Minor Test from Unit-II carrying 20 marks will be held six weeks after the

first test.

6. Third Major Test (from the whole syllabus), carrying 50 marks will be held in the

end of each semester according to the date-sheet announced by University

authorities.

7. Quiz Test (10 Marks) from each course will be held at the end of each semester.

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SCHEME OF COURSE

Semester I

GNL-401 Origin and Development of Religion Dr.Gursharanjit Singh

GNL-402 Basics of Religion Dr.Bharatbeer Kaur

GNL-403 Vedic Religion Dr.Manvinder Singh

GNL-404 Origin and Development of Sikh Religion Dr.Bharatbeer Kaur

GNL-405 Bhakti Tradition of Medieval India Dr.Manvinder Singh

GNL-406 Philosophy of Religion Dr.Shashi Bala

Semester II

GNL-407 Structure and Patterns of Religion Dr.Shashi Bala

GNL-408 Philosophy of Sikhism Dr.Manvinder Singh

GNL-409 Sociology of Sikh Religion Dr.Gursharanjit Singh

GNL-410 Varan Bhai Gurdas and Janam Sakhi Literature Dr.Manvinder Singh

GNL-411 History of the Sikhs (1709-1849) Dr.Bharatbeer Kaur

GNL-412 Islam Dr.Bharatbeer Kaur

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Semester – III

GNL-413 Religious Movements of Punjab

GNL-414 Guru Nanak Dev: Life and Teachings

GNL-415 Buddhism

GNL-416 Study of Singh Sabha Literature

GNL-417 Sufism

GNL-418 Study of Dasam Granth

Semester – IV GNL-419 Six Schools of Indian Philosophy

GNL-420 Special Study of Major Banis

GNL-421 Jainism

GNL-422 Exegetical Traditions of Guru Granth Sahib

GNL-423 Judaism and Christianity

GNL-424 Analysis of Sikh Literature

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GNL-401

Origin and Development of Religion

Unit-I : Origin and Development of Religion 1. Religion: Definition, Nature and Scope 2. Forms of Primitive Religion : Animism, Fetishism, Magic, Totem 3. Indus Valley Civilization : Beliefs and Practices

Unit-II: Sociological Theories of Origin of Religion 1. Evolutionary Theories : Max Mullar and E.B. Tylor 2. Functional Theories : Emile Durkheim and Max Weber 3. Religious Specialists : Shamans, Priest and Witches

Unit-III: Religions in Modern World 1. Religions and Culture : Beliefs and Rituals 2. Religious Pilgrimage 3. Religious Festivals

Suggested Readings

English Books 1. J.C.C. Greig, Religions of Mankind : Today & Yesterday, Fortrees Press,

Philadelohia, 1967. 2. Frank Byron Jevous, The History of Religion, Orient Publication, Delhi, 1985. 3. Edmund Leach, The Structural Study of Myth and Totemism, Tavistock

Publication Ltd., London. 4. John B. Noss, Man's Religions, Macmillan Publishing Co., New York, 1984. 5. Redin Paul, Primitive Religion, Dover Publication, New York, 1957. 6. Ninian Smart, The Religious Experience of Mankind, William Collins Sons & Co.

Ltd., Glasgow, 1969 Punjabi Book gurbcn isMG qwilb, Drm dI auqpqI qy ivkws, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1984. Hindi Books 1. hryNdR pRswd isnhw, Drm-drSn kI rUp ryKw, moqI lwl bnwrsI dws, id~lI, 1985. 2. sy. qokwryv, Drm kw ieiqhws, pRgqI pRkwSn, mwsko,1989 3. msIh XwkUb, smwnX Drm-drSn, moqI lwl bnwrsI dws, id`lI, 1985

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GNL-402 Basics of Religion

Unit I : Culture and Religion 1. Religion, Culture and Society 2. Religious Syncretism 3. Power and Culture

Unit II : Ritual and Scripture 1. Ritual, Meaning and Symbolism 2. Ritual and Communication 3. Sacred Text : Essential Characteristics.

Unit III : Gender and Religion 1. Religion and Ideology of Gender 2. Gender and Christianity 3. Muslim Women

Suggested Readings English Books 1. Malory Nye, Religion : The Basics, Printed and Bound in India by Gopsons Papers

Ltd, 2003. 2. Manfred B. Steger, Globalization : A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University

Press, New York, 2003. 3. Thomas Discon, Science and Religion : A Very Short Introduction, Oxford

University Press, 2008. 4. Ramesh Chander Dogra, Encyclopedia of Sikh Religion and Culture, New Delhi, 5. Buddhad Chaudhuri (ed.), Religion, Rituals and Festivals, New Delhi. 6. Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, Woman in Islamic Shariah, The Islamic Centre, New

Delhi, 1995. 7. Nikki R. Keddie, Scholars, Saints and Sufis, University of California, London,

1972. 8. T.N. Madan (ed.), Muslim Communities of South Asia : Culture, Society and

Power, New Delhi. 9. Robert Muthnour, The Encyclopedia of Politics and Religion, Routlede,London,

1998. 10. Anjana Maitra Sinha, Women in Changing Society, Ashish Publishing House, New

Delhi. Punjabi Book

1. mndIp isMG, Drm drSn, pblIkySn ibaUro, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 2007.

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GNL-403 Vedic Religion

Unit – I : Vedas and Upanishads

1. Vedas : An Introduction 2. Vedic Theology and Rituals 3. Philosophy of Upanishads : Brahman, Atman, Mukti

Unit-II : Puranas 1. Puranas: An Introduction 2. Philosophical Aspects of Puranas 3. Cultural Aspects of Puranas

Unit-III : Ramayana, Mahabharta and Bhagavad Gita 1. Ramayana : An introduction 2. Mahabharta : An Introduction 3. Bhagavad Gita : Karma, Bhakti and Jnana Yoga

Suggested Readings

English Books

1. Balbir Singh, The Conceptual Framework of Indian Philosophy, The Macmillan Co. of India, New Delhi, 1976.

2. A. Barth, Religions of India, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi, 1969. 3. H. Bhattacharya (ed.), The Cultural Heritage of India, Vols, I & II, The

Rama Krishna Mission, Calcutta, 1969. 4. S.N. Dasgupta, A History of Indian Philosophy, Vol. I, Cambridge

University Press, New York, 1969. 5. H. Hiriyanna, Outlines of Indian Philosophy, George Allen & Unwin Ltd.,

London, 1931. 6. R.E. Hume, The Thirteen Principal Upanishads, Oxford University Press,

New York, 1975. 7. A.B. Keith, The Religion and Philosophy of Vedas and Upanishads, Moti

Lal Banarsi Dass, New Delhi, 1970. 8. S. Radhakrishnan, Indian Philosophy, Vol. I, George Allen & Unwin,

London, 1971. Hindi Books 1. rwDw ikRSnB, BwrqIX drSn, Bwg pihlw, rwjpwl AYf sMnz, id`lI, 1973. 2. AYs.AYn.dws gupqw, BwrqIX drSn kw ieiqhws, Bwg 5, rwjsQwn ihMdI gRMQ AkwdmI, jYpur, 1973. 3. nkoHvhH fBokekoh, Gkosh: do;aB, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh,gfNnkbk,1994H

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GNL-404 Origin and Development of Sikh Religion

Unit-I: Guru Nanak and the Foundation of Sikhism

1. Milieu : Religious, Social and Political 2. Guru Nanak - The Founder of Sikhism 3. Mission of Guru Nanak

Unit-II: Sikhism : From Guru Angad to Guru Arjan Dev 1. Growth of Sikh Religion under Guru Angad, Guru Amar Das and Guru Ram Das. 2. Expansion and Consolidation under Guru Arjan Dev 3. Editing of Guru Granth Sahib

Unit-III: Sikhism : From Guru Hargobind to Guru Gobind Singh 1. Guru Hargobind and the Institution of Miri-Piri. 2. Guru Tegh Bahadur : Historical Concerns and Martyrdom 3. Guru Gobind Singh : Carrying on Guru Nanak's Mission

Suggested Readings

English Books

1. A.C. Banerjee, Guru Nanak and His Times, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1971.

2. I.B. Banerjee, Evolution of the Khalsa, A.Mukerjee & Co., Calcutta, 2 Vols.,

1972.

3. Ganda Singh, A Short History of the Sikhs, Orient Longmans, Bombay, 1960.

4. J.S. Grewal, Guru Nanak in History, Punjab University, Chandigarh, 1979.

5. J.S. Grewal and S.S. Bal, Guru Gobind Singh, Punjab University, Chandigarh,

1967.

6. Harbans Singh (ed.), Perspective on Guru Nanak, Punjabi University, Patiala,

1975.

7. Khushwant Singh, History of Sikhs, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, Vol. I,

1999.

8. W.H. McLeod, Guru Nanak and the Sikh Religion, Oxford University Press,

Delhi, 1976.

9. _____________, Evolution of Sikh Community, Oxford University Press, Delhi,

1976.

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Punjabi Books:

1. ieMdU BUSx bYnrzI, Kwlsy dI isrjxw, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, do Bwg, 1976.

2. s.s.swgr qy mohn jIq isMG, gurU qyg bhwdr : jIvn qy isrjnw, inaU eyz bu`k sYNtr,

AMimRqsr, 1976.

3. gMfw isMG, qyjw isMG, is`K ieiqhws, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1985.

4. qwrn isMG qy POjw isMG, gurU qyg bhwdr : jIvn qy rcnw, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw,

1976.

5. blvMq isMG iFloN, pRmu`K is`K qy is`K pMQ, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 1997.

6. Bgq isMG, pMjwb dw ieiqhws, pMjwb XUnIvristI tYkst borf, cMfIgVH, 1983.

7. rwey jsbIr isMG, Kwlsw isrjxw qy dsm gRMQ, ivigAwn BwrqI, AMimRqsr, 1999.

8. rwey jsbIr isMG, pMjwb dy smwijk ieiqhws qy iek nzr, nvIn pRkwSn, AMimRqsr,

1998.

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GNL-405

Bhakti Tradition of Medieval India

Unit-I : Bhakti Tradition

1. Bhakti : Definition and Meaning 2. Origin and Development of Bhakti Tradition 3. Bhakti Tradition of South and North India

Unit-II: Sarguna and Nirguna Bhakti : Some Prominent Bhagats 1. Sarguna Bhakti : Bhagat Ramanand and Surdas 2. Sarguna Bhakti : Bhagat Tulsidas 3. Nirguna Bhakati : Bhagat Namdev

Unit-III: Nirguna Bhakti : Some Prominent Bhagats 1. Bhagat Kabir 2. Bhagat Ravidas 3. Impact of Bhakti Tradition on Religion, Society and Culture

Suggested Readings

English Books 1. Darshan Singh, Indian Bhakti Tradition and Sikh Gurus, Lyall Book Depot, Ludhiana,

1968. 2. H. Bhattacharya (ed.), The Heritage Culture of India, The Ramakrishna Mission,

Calcutta, 1969.

Punjabi Books 1. blkwr isMG(sMpw.), nwnk pRkwS p`iqRkw (BgqI ivSys AMk), pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw 2. mnmohn isMG, gurU nwnk Aqy BgqI AMdoln, mndIp pRkwSn, nvIN id`lI, 1970. 3. jsbIr isMG swbr, Bgq rivdws sRoq pusqk, gurU nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr

Hindi Books

1. prSurwm cqurvydI, auqrI Bwrq kI sMq prMprw, BwrqI BMfwr, Alwhwbwd, 1964. 2. pIqMbr d`q bVQvwl, ihMdI kwvX myN inrgux sMpRdwie, (Anuvwdk prSurwm cqurvydI, sMpw.

BgIrQ mSur), AvD pbiliSMg hwaus lKnaU, sMmq 2007. 3. munSI rwm, BgqI kw ivkws, cOKMBw ividAw Bvn, vwrwnwsI, 1958 4. jotz;a lwl Srmw, wZX ekbhB fBor[D BgqI swDnw, nvoidAw inkyqn, vwrwnsI [ 5. mnmohn sihgl, sMq kwiv kw dko;afBe ivSlySx, BwrqNydU Bvn, cMfIgVH, 1965

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GNL-406 Philosophy of Religion

Unit-I : Philosophy of Religion: An Introduction 1. Philosophy of Religion : Definition, Nature and Scope 2. Relation of Philosophy of Religion to Theology and Religion 3. Problems of Philosophy of Religion : Free-Will, Immortality and Evil

Unit-II: Philosophical Expressions of Religion 1. Religious Language 2. Religious Knowledge 3. Religious Experience

Unit-III: Arguments for the Existence of God 1. Ontological Argument for the Existence of God 2. Cosmological Argument for the Existence of God 3. Teleological and Moral Arguments for the Existence of God

Suggested Readings

English Books 1. G. Galloway, The Philosophy of Religion, T.T. Clark, 38 George Street, Edinburgh, 1960. 2. John H. Hick, Philosophy of Religion, Prentice Hall of India, Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1978. 3. W. Rowe, W.J.Weinwright, Philosophy of Religion, Hocourt Brace Jovanovich Inc.,

USA, 1973. 4. Y. Masih, Introduction of Religious Philosophy, Moti Lal Banarsi Dass, New Delhi,

1971. Punjabi Book 1. vzIr isMG, Drm dw dwrSink p`K, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1986. Hindi Books 1. hryNdR pRswd isnhw, Drm drSn kI rUp ryKw, moqI lwl bnwrsI dws, idlI, 1985. 2. msIh XwkUb, smwnX Drm drSn, moqI lwl bnwrsI dws, id`lI, 1985

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GNL-407

Structure and Patterns of Religion Unit I: Introduction to Comparative Religion

1. Nature and Scope of Comparative Religion

2. Structural Types of Religion

3. Typology of Religion

Unit II: Problems and Methods in the Study of Religion

1. Nature of the Holy

2. Nature of the World

3. Man’s Encounter with the World of the Holy : Modes and Ways

Unit III: Study of Myths, Ritual and Cult

1. Mystical Tradition

2. Ritualistic Tradition

3. Cult Tradition

Suggested Readings

English Books: 1. A.C. Bouquet, Comparative Religion, Penguine Books, 1971

2. E.O.James, Comparative Religion, Cox & Wyman, Great Britain, 1961

3. G. Mensching, Structures and Patterns of Religion, Motilal Banarsidass, New Delhi,

1976

3. R.S. Srivastava, Comparative Religion, Munshi Ram Manoharlal, New Delhi, 1974.

4. William James, The Varieties of Religious Experience, Random House, New York,

1929.

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GNL-408 Philosophy of Sikhism

Unit-I: Sikh Metaphysics

1. God, Soul, Liberation 2. Cosmology 3. Man and Purpose of Human Existence

Unit-II: Sikh Epistemology 1. Sikh Epistemology : Nature and Kinds of Knowledge 2. Sikh Mysticism : Nature and Modes of Expression 3. Guru, Sabad, Hukam

Unit-III: Sikh Axiology 1. Values: Meaning, Nature and Kinds 2. Karma and Retribution 3. Social and Political Values

Suggested Readings English Books 1. Avtar Singh, Ethics of the Sikhs, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1983. 2. Daljeet Singh, Sikhism : A Comparative Study of Its Theology and Mysticism, Sterling

Publishers, New Delhi, 1979. 3. Shashi Bala, Man : Being and Meaning, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 1996. Punjabi Books 1. gurSrnjIq isMG, gurU nwnk bwxI ivclI nYiqkqw dw Ajokw pRsMg, BweI c`qr isMG jIvn

isMG, AMimRqsr, 2007. 2. Syr isMG, gurmiq drSn, SRomxI gurduAwrw pRbMDk kmytI, AMimRqsr, 1969 3. jsivMdr kOr iFloN, gurU nwnk dI kImq mImWsw, gurU nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr,

1982. 4. blkwr isMG, is`K rh`svwd, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw 5. rqn isMG j`gI, gurU nwnk dI ivcwrDwrw, nvXu`g pbilSrj, id`lI, 1969. 6. rwey jsbIr isMG, gurU gRMQ swihb iv`c bRhm dw sMklp, nvIn pRkwSn AMimRqsr, 1979.

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GNL-409 Sociology of Sikh Religion

Unit-I : Sociological Precepts of Sikhism

1. Goal of Human Life

2. Social Ethics: Justice, Equality and Freedom

3. Code of Conduct : Personal and Congregational

Unit-II : Sikh Society

1. Rejection of Caste System

2. Religious Festivals

3. Major Sikhs Sects: Udasis, Nirmalas, Sewa Panthis and Nihangs.

Unit-III : Sikh Institutions

1. Guruship: Granth and Panth

2. Gurudwara, Sangat and Pangat

3. Sarbat Khalsa and Gurmata

Suggested Readings

English Books

1. Avtar Singh, Ethics of the Sikhs, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1979.

2. W.O. Cole, &, Piara Singh Sambhi, The Sikhs : Their Religion and Practices, Vikas

Publishing House, New Delhi, 1978.

3. Emile Durkheim, , Elementary Forms of Religion, George Allen & Unwin Ltd.,

London,1976.

4. S.S. Kohli, Sikh Ethics, Munshi Ram Manohar Lal, New Delhi, 1975.

5. Reeca Mogee, Sociology : An Introduction, Halt Rinehert and Winston, New York,1980.

6. C.O. McMullan (Ed.), Rituals and Sacraments in Indian Religions, I.S.P.C.K., Delhi,

1979.

7. Ronald Robertson (Ed.), Sociology of Religion, Penguin Books, Middle England, 1969.

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8. Max Weber, The Protestant Ethics and the Spirit of Capitalism, George Allen & Unwin,

London, 1978.

9. J. Milton Yinger, The Scientific Study of Religion, Crowell Collier and Macmillan, New

York, 1970.

Punjabi Books

1. AYs.AYs. Amol, BwrqI smwjk sMsQwvW, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, imqIhIx [

2. sYmUAl koieinMg, smwj ivigAwn ( Anuvwdk bldyv isMG rihl ), pMjwbI XUnIvristI,

pitAwlw, 1984.

3. is`K rihq mirAwdw, SoRmxI gurduAwrw pRbMDk kmytI, AMimRqsr, 1998

4. Syr isMG (pRoPYsr), gurmiq drSn, SoRmxI gurduAwrw pRbMDk kmytI, AMimRqsr, 1998

5. ikMgzly fyivs, mnu`KI smwj, Anuvwdk pRkwS isMG jMmU , pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw,

1971.

6. gurSrnjIq isMG , gurU nwnk bwxI dw smwj–SwsqrI pirpyK, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr,

1998.

7. jy.AYs. gurIey, Bwrq ivc jwqw Aqy nslW, Anuvwdk AYn.AYs.soFI, pMjwbI XUnIvristI,

pitAwlw, 1977.

8. jgjIq isMG, is~K ienklwb, bwhrI pbilkySnz, nvI id`lI, 1982.

9. qyjw isMG, gMfw isMG is`K ieiqhws, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1998

10. pRIqm isMG (sMpw.) inrml sMpRdwie, gurU nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, 1981

11. mihMdr isMG, bwbw sRI cMd qy audwsI m`q, nvXu`g pbilSrz, nvIN id`lI , 1996.

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GNL-410 Varan Bhai Gurdas and Janamsakhi Literature

Unit-I: Varan Bhai Gurdas : Introduction

1. Bhai Gurdas : Life and Times 2. Bhai Gurdas : An Interpreter of Gurbani 3. Varan Bhai Gurdas : A Source of Sikh History

Unit-II Study of Selected Vars 1. Study of First Var 2. Study of Tenth Var 3. Study of Twenty- Fourth Var

Unit-III: Introduction to the Janamsakhi Literature 1. Definition, Origin and Development of the Janamsakhi Tradition 2. Constituents, Form, Purpose and Function of the Janamsakhis 3. The Janamsakhis as a Source of History.

Suggested Readings English Books

1. Surjit Hans, A Reconstruction of the Sikh History from Sikh Literature, ABS Publishers, Jalandhar, 1982.

2. W.H. McLeod, Guru Nanak and The Sikh Religion, Oxford, 1968. 3. ___________,Early Sikh Tradition : A Study of the Janamsakhis, Oxford,

1980. Punjabi Books 1. gurbKS isMG, vwrW BweI gurdws–Awlocnwqmk AiDAYn, BwSw ivBwg pMjwb, pitAwlw,

1984.

2. jgjIq isMG, (jnmswKIAW dw qwrikk AiDAYn, pMjwbI swihq AkwdmI, luiDAwxw, 1970

3. rqn isMG j`gI, BweI gurdws: jIvnI qy rcnw, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1974.

4. ipAwr isMG, gurU nwnk sbMDI iqMn Koj-p`qr, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1970.

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GNL-411 History of the Sikhs (1709-1849)

Unit-I: Banda Singh Bahadur

1. Life and Mission 2. Achievements 3. Polity

Unit-II: Sikh Misals 1. Origin and Organisation of the Misals 2. Society under the Misals 3. Sikh Martial Art

Unit-III: Maharaja Ranjit Singh 1. Conquest and Consolidation 2. Polity and Economy 3. Social Organization

Suggested Readings English Books

1. G.L. Chopra, The Punjab as a Sovereign State 1799-1839, Vishveshvara Nand Vedic Research Institute, Hoshiarpur, 1960.

2. J.S. Grewal, From Guru Nanak to Maharaja Ranjit Singh : Essays in Sikh History, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 1972.

3. _______________, The Reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Sita Ram Kohli Memorial Lectures, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1981.

4. H.R. Gupta, History of the Sikhs (Vols. I-V), Munshi Ram Manohar Lal, Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi, 1982.

5. P.L. Gupta, and Sanjay Garg, The Coins of Dal Khalsa and Lahore Darbar, Deptt. of Cultural Affairs and Archeology, Govt. of Punjab, Chandigarh, 1989.

6. Khushwant Singh, History of Sikhs, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1999 (Vol.I)

7. N.K. Sinha, Rise of Sikh Power, A. Mukherjee & Co., Calcutta, 1973. 8. ________________, Ranjit Singh, A. Mukharjee & Co., Calcuta, 1975.

Punjabi Books 1. s.s.sIql, is`K imslW qy srdwr Grwxy, lwhOr bu`k Swp, luiDAwxw, 1979.

2. gMfw isMG, bMdw isMG bhwdr, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1990

3. jy.AYs gryvwl, rxjIq isMG, inaU eyz bu`k sYNtr, AMimRqsr, 1983.

4. pRym isMG hoqI, pMjwb dw smwijk ieiqhws, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1979.

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GNL-412

Islamic Philosophy Unit I : Advent of Islam

1. Pre-Islamic Milieu of Arabia

2. Life and Mission of Prophet Muhammad

3. Quran : Compilation

Unit II : Islamic Beliefs and Practices

1. Allah

2. Day of Judgement

3. Five Pillars

Unit III : Development of Islam after Muhammad

1. Sects : Sunni and Shias

2. Islam under Khalifas

3. Islam and Violence

Suggested Readings English Books

1. Amir Ali, The Spirit of Islam, Idarah-i-Adabiyat, Delhi, 1978, 2. P.K. Hitti, History of the Arabs, Macmillan, London, 1977. 3. Hugs Thomas, Dictionary of Islam, Munshi Ram Manohar Lal, New Delhi, 1995. 4. Muhammad Ali, Religion of Islam, S. Chand, New Delhi. 5. Nicholson, Mystics of Islam, Idarah-i-Adabiyat, Delhi, 1976.

Punjabi Books 1. muhMmd ierSwd, hzrq muhMmd jIvn qy is`iKAwvW, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1999

2. pMjwbI swihq dw ieiqhws (m`Dkwl), BwSw ivBwg pMjwb, pitAwlw, 1971.

3. gulvMq isMG, ieslwm qy sUPIvwd, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1986

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GNL-413: Religious Movements of Punjab 4 Credits (19th and Early 20th Century)

Unit-I : Major Religious Movements of the Sikhs and Christian Mission

1. Nirankari Movement: Origin, Development and Impact on Society 2. Namdhari Movement: Origin, Development and Impact on Society 3. Christian Mission

Unit-II : Arya Samaj, Ahmadia and Singh Sabha Movements 1. Arya Samaj Movement 2. Ahmadia Movement 3. Singh Sabha Movement : Origin, Development and Role

Unit-III : Gurdwara Reform Movement and Panch Khalsa Diwan 1. Panch Khalsa Diwan 2. Gurdwara Reform Movement : Origin, Development and Impact 3. Sikh Gurdwara Act 1925

Suggested Readings: English Books:

1. Fauja Singh Bajwa, Kuka Movement, Moti Lal Banarsi Dass, New Delhi, 1965. 2. J.N. Farquhar, Modern Religious Movements in India, Munshi Ram Manohar Lal,

New Delhi, 1967. 3. Kenneth Jones, Arya Dharma, Manohar Publishing House, New Delhi, 1976. 4. Khushwant Singh, History of Sikhs, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1979. 5. Ruchi Ram Sahni, Gurdwara Reform Movement, Shiromani Gurdwara

Prabandhak Committee, Amritsar, 1964. 6. Spencer Lavan, Ahmediyah Movement: Past and Present, Guru Nanak Dev

University, Amritsar, 1976. 7. John C.B. Webster, The Nirankari Sikhs, Macmillan, New Delhi, 1979.

Punjabi Books: 1. ey.sI.AroVw, pMjwb dIAW lok lihrW, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1989. 2. smSyr isMG ASok, pMjwb dIAW lihrW, AMimRqsr, 1955. 3. sohx isMG joS, AkwlI moricAW dw ieiqhws, nvXu`g pbilSrz, nvIN idlI, 1972 4. nirMdr isMG kpUr, igAwnI id`q isMG, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1987. 5. pMjwb, (sMpw. gMfw isMG), pMjwbI swihq AkwdmI, luiDAwxw, 1962.

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GNL-414: Guru Nanak Dev: Life and Teachings 4 Credits

Unit-I : Life of Guru Nanak

1. Religious, Social and Political Milieu 2. Life of Guru Nanak 3. Travels of Guru Nanak

Unit-II : Major Compositions of Guru Nanak

1. Japuji 2. Asa Di Var 3. Siddh Gosht

Unit-III: Teachings of Guru Nanak

1. Metaphysical Aspects 2. Ethical Aspects 3. Social Aspects

Suggested Readings: English Books: 1. Ganda Singh, Guru Nanak: His Life and Teachings, Singapore Sikh Missionary Tract

Society, Singapore, 1940. 2. ______ , Sources of Material on the Life and Teachings of Guru Nanak (ed.), The Punjab

Past and Present, Vol. III, 1969 Department of Punjab, 1969 Department of Panjab Historical Studies, Panjabi University, Patiala, 1969.

3. ______, Guru Nanak National, Book Trust, India, New Delhi, 1967. 4. Kushwant Singh, Japuji: The Sikh Prayes, London. 5. Teja Singh, Guru Nanak and His Mission, Sikh Trust Society, Amritsar, 1924. 6. _______, Japuji or Guru Nanak’s Meditation, Sikh Tract Society. 7. Madanjit Kaur and Piar Singh, Guru Nanak’s Life and Teachings, Guru Nanak Dev

University, Amritsar, 1991. 8. S.S. Kohli, Philosophy of Guru Nanak, Publication Bureau, Panjab University,

Chandigarh, 1969. 9. ________, Travels of Guru Nanak, Publication Bureu, Panjab University, Chandigarh,

1969. Punjabi Books: 1. qwrn isMG, gurU nwnk qy klw, ksqUrI lwl AYNf sMnz, AMimRqsr, 1963. 2. vjIr isMG, gurU nwnk isDWq, pMjwbI swihq AkwdmI, luiDAwxw, 1969. 3. suirMdr isMG kohlI, (sMpw.), gurU nwnk jIvn drSn Aqy kwiv-klw, pMjwbI XUnIvristI,

cMfIgVH, 1975. 4. jsivMdr kOr iF`loN, gurU nwnk bwxI : smwijk qy s`iBAwcwr pirpyK, gurU nwnk dyv

XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr.

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GNL-415: Buddhism 4 Credits

Unit I : Buddhism : An Introduction

1. Buddhism : Origin and Development

2. Buddhist Sects : Hinayana and Mahayana

3. Future of Buddhism as Global Religion

Unit II : Buddhist Metaphysics and Ethics

1. Buddhist Theory of Causation

2. Buddhist Concept of Nirvana

3. Buddhist Moral Value System

Unit III : Buddhism : Social Vision

1. Buddhist Social order

2. Buddhist Festivals

3. Buddhist Rituals

Suggested Readings: English Books: 1. V.S. Bhaskar, Faith and Philosophy of Buddhism, Kalpaz Publication, Delhi, 2009. 2. T.R.V. Murti, The Central Philosophy of Buddhism, George Allen & Unwin, London,

1960. 3. Malalasekera Gunapala Piyasena, Encyclopedia of Buddhism, Sri Lanka, Government,

Press, Colombo, 1961. 4. Herbert V. Gnenther, Buddhist Philosphy in Theory and Practice, Shambhala

Publication, Berkely, 1971. 5. Dumoulin Heinrich, Buddhism in the Modern World, Macuillan and Co., New Delhi,

1976. 6. E.J. Thomas, The life of the Buddha: A Legend History, Keram Paul, London, 1927. 7. Hermann Oldebergy, Buddha: His Life, His Order, D.K. Publications, New Delhi, 2003. 8. A.K. Worder, Indian Buddhism, Motilal Banersiders, New Delhi, 1985. 9. V.P. Verma, Early Buddhism and Its Origion, Munshiram.M. Lal, 1973. 10. L.M Joshi, Dhammapada, Publication Bureu, Panjabi University, Patiala, 1969. 11. Bahadur Mal, The Religion of the Buddha, Vishveshvaranand Institutes Publication,

Hoshiarpur, 1958. Punjabi Books: 1. Awr, fI. inrwkwrI (fw.), BwrqI drSn, pblIkySn ibaUro, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw,

1966. 2. hrpwl isMG pMnU, Bwrq dy purwqn Drm : iek sMKyp srvyKx, plkIkySn ibaUro, pMjwbI

XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 2000.

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GNL-416: Study of Singh Sabha Literature 4 Credits

Unit-I : Giani Dit Singh’s Contribution 1. Giani Dit Singh: Life and Contribution. 2. Analytical Study of Durga Prabodh. 3. Analytical Study of Nakli Sikh Prabodh.

Unit-II : Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha’s Contribution 1. Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha : Life and Contribution 2. Analytical Study of Hum Hindu Nahin 3. Analytical Study of Gurmat Martand

Unit-III : Bhai Vir Singh’s Contribution 1. Bhai Vir Singh: Life and Contribution 2. Analytic Study of Guru Nanak Chamatkar 3. Analytical Study of Kalgidhar Chamatkar

Suggested Readings: English Books:

1. Barrier N. Gerald, The Sikhs and Their Literature, Manohar Book Service, Delhi, 1970. 2. Gopal Singh, A History of the Sikh People (1469-1978), World Sikh University Press,

New Delhi. 3. Harbans Singh, Bhai Vir Singh, Sahitaya Akademi, New Delhi, 1972. 4. Gurbachan Sigh Talib and Attar Singh (eds.), Bhai Vir Singh: Life, Times and Works,

Punjab University, Uandigarh, 1973. 5. G.S. Khosla, Bhai Vir Singh: An Analytical Study, Heritage Publishers, New Delhi, 1984.

Punjabi Books: 1. krnYL isMG soml, BweI id`q isMG igAwnI : jIvn, rcnw qy S^sIAq, isMG bRdrz,

AMimRqsr, 2005. 2. nirMdr isMG kpUr, igAwnI id`q isMG : jIvn qy rcnw, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw,

1987. 3. primMdr isMG, isMG sBw lihr dI pMjwbI swihq nUM dyx, lwhOr bu`k Swp, luiDAwxw, 1987. 4. gurnyk isMG nykI, isMG sBw lihr dy aus`reIey, rYksonw ipRMtrz, AMimRqsr, 1985. 5. siqMdr isMG, BweI vIr isMG – jIvn qy rcnw, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1982. 6. hrbMs isMG, BweI vIr isMG SqwbdI gRMQ, BweI vIr isMG SqwbdI sMmqI, id`lI, 1972. 7. pRIqm isMG (pRo.), BweI kwnH isMG nwBw : ipCokV, rcnw qy mulMkx, gurU nwnk dyv

XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, 1989. 8. SmSyr isMG ASok, pRis`D ivdvwn BweI kwnH isMG nwBw, pMjwbI swihq pRkwSn, AMimRqsr,

1966. 9. kwnH isMG nwBw ( BweI), hm ihMdU nhIN, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 2009.

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GNL-417: Sufism 4 Credits

Unit I : Introduction

1. Origin and Development of Sufism

2. Basic Tenets of Sufism

3. Sufism’s Contribution to Indian Culture

Unit II : Major Sufi Silsilahs

1. Chisti

2. Qadri

3. Nakashbandi

Unit III : Study of Major Sufi Works

1. Baba Farid

2. Bullah Shah

3. Sarmad

Suggested Readings: English Books:

1. A.J. Arberry, Sufism, Allen and Unwin Ltd., London, 1963. 2. P.K. Hitti, History of the Arabs, Macmillan, London, 1977. 3. Nicholson, Mystics of Islam, Idarah-i-Adabiyat, Delhi, 1976.

Punjabi Books: 1. pMjwbI swihq dw ieiqhws (m`Dkwl), BwSw ivBwg pMjwb, pitAwlw, 1971. 2. bwbw PrId ivSyS AMk, pMjwbI dunIAw, BwSw ivBwg pMjwb, pitAwlw, 1960. 3. Swh husYYn : jIvn qy rcnw, BwSw ivBwg pMjwb, pitAwlw, 1970 4. swDU rwm Swrdw, sUPImq qy pMjwbI sUPI swihq, BwSw ivBwg pMjwb, pitAwlw, 1973. 5. gulvMq isMG, ieslwm qy sUPIvwd, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw , 1986

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GNL-418: Study of Dasam Granth 4 Credits Unit I : Author and Controversy

1. Dasam Granth : An Introduction 2. Authorship 3. Authenticity

Unit II : Study of Major Banis

1. Jaap Sahib 2. Bachitar Natak as Autobiography 3. Chandi Di Var

Unit III : Study of Miscellaneous Banis

1. Teti Swayye 2. Zafarnamah 3. Krishnavtar

Suggested Readings: Punjabi Books: 1. SmSyr isMG ASok, sRI dsm gRMQ qy hor rcnwvW : iek AiDAYn, PkIr isMG, AMimRqsr,

1966. 2. hrI BgvMq isMG, rqn isMG j`gI (sMpw.), dsmgRMQ bwxI ibaUrw , pMjwbI XUnIvristI,

pitAwlw, 1991. 3. syvw isMG (sMpw.), dsm gRMQ dI coxvI bwxI, nySnl buk tRst, nvIN id`lI, 1998. 4. hir bMs isMG, sRI dsm gRMQ drpx, gurmiq inrxY, cMfIgVH, 1980. 5. rqn isMG j`gI, dsm gRMQ dw kriqRqv, pMjwbI swihq sBw, id`lI, 1966. 6. qwrn isMG, dsm gRMQ rUp qy rs, gurU goibMd isMG PwauNfySn, cMfIgVH, 1967. 7. ipAwrw isMG pdm, dsm gRMQ drSn, srdwr swihq Bvn, pitAwlw, 1969. 8. jwgIr isMG, jwpu ivvycn tIkw jwpu swihb pwqSwhI dsvIN, rbI pRkwSn id`lI, 1968. 9. rqn isMG j`gI, jwpu swihb dw gOrv, goibMd sdn ienstIicaUt Pwr AYNfvwnsf st`fIz

ien kMporyitv irlIjn, nvIN idlI, 1999. 10. jy.pI. sMgq isMG (tIkwkwr), bicRq nwtk stIk, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 1991. 11. hirbMs isMG (ivAwiKAwkwr), cMfI dI vwr inrxX stIk, suMdr buk ifpo, jlMDr, 1979. 12. ipAwrw isMG pdm (sMpw.), zPrnwmw qy hor nwmy, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 1998. 13. rqn isMG j`gI (sMpw.), is`K pMQ ivSv koS (Bwg I Aqy II), gurSrn pbilsrz, pitAwlw,

2005.

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GNL-419: Six Schools of Indian Philosophy 4 Credits Unit-I : Indian Philosophy: An Introduction

1. Indian Philosophy : An Introduction 2. Orthodox Systems : Main Characteristics 3. Heterodox Systems : Main Characteristics

Unit-II : Samkhya, Yoga and Nyaya Schools 1. Samkhya Philosophy 2. Yoga Philosophy 3. Nyaya Philosophy

Unit-III : Vaisheshika, Mimamsa and Vedanta Schools 1. Vaisheshika Philosophy 2. Mimamsa Philosophy 3. Vedanta Philosophy

Suggested Readings: English Books:

1. H.Bhattacharya (ed.), The Cultural Heritage of India, Vol. III, The Ramakrishna Mission, Calcutta, 1969.

2. S.C. Chatterjee and D.M. Datta, An Introduction to Indian Philosophy, Calcutta University Press, Calcutta, 1968.

3. S. N. Dasgupta, A History of Indian Philosophy, Vol.I, Moti Lal Banarsi Dass, Delhi, 1975.

4. M. Hiriyanna, Outlines of Indian Philosophy, George Allen and Unwin Ltd., London, 1971.

5. F.M. Muller, The Six Systems of Indian Philosophy, Associated Publishing House, New Delhi, 1973.

6. S. Radhakrishnan, Indian Philosophy, Vol.II, George Allen and Unwin Ltd., London, 1931.

Punjabi Books: 1. SwqI nwQ gupqw, BwrqI drSn, pMjwb styt tYkst bu`k borf, cMfIgVH, 1974.

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GNL- 420: Special Study of Major Banis 4 Credits

Unit I : Guru Nanak Bani

1. Analytical Study of Dakhni Onkar

2. Analytical Study of Asa Patti

3. Analytical Study of Malhar Di Var

Unit II : Banis of Gurus

1. Analytical Study of Var Suhi Mohalla. 3

2. Analytical Study of Gauri Di Var Mohalla. 4

3. Analytical Study of Bawan Akhri Mohalla. 5

Unit III : Miscellaneous Banis

1. Analytical Study of Sloks of Mohalla. 9

2. Analytical Study of Bhat Bani

3. Analytical Study of Akal Ustat

Suggested Readings:

Punjabi Books:

1. sbieMdr jIq isMG swgr (sMpw.), vwr mlwr buhp`KI AiDAYn, gurU nwnk dyv

XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, 2003.

2. hrbMs isMG igAwnI, Akwl ausqq inrxX, suMdr bu`k if`pU, jlMDr, 1972.

3. drSn isMG, Akwl ausqq, igAwn swgr pblIkySn, id`lI, 1999.

4. qwrn isMG, dsm gRMQ, rUp qy rs, gurU goibMd isMG PwaufySn, cMfIgVH, 1967.

5. pRIqm kOr, Awid gRMQ dIAW vwrW dw smcwr isDWq, vwirs Swh PwaUNfySn, AMimRqsr, 1990.

6. suirMdr isMG kohlI, gurU qyg bhwdur jIvn smW qy rcnw, pblIkySn ibaUro, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, cMfIgVH, 1976.

7. igAwnI ikRpwl isMG, B`tW dy sv`eIey, stIk BweI cqr isMG jIvn isMG, AMimRqsr, 2006.

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GNL-421: Jainism 4 Credits

Unit I : Jainism : An Introduction

1. Jainism : Origin and Development

2. Jaina Sects : Digambar and Shvetambar

3. Future of Jainism as Global Religion

Unit II : Jaina Metaphysics

1. Jaina Metaphysics : Jiva and Ajiva

2. Jaina Ethics : Karma and Moksh

3. Jaina Epistemology : Nayavad and Syadvad

Unit III : Jainism : Social Vision

1. Jaina Social order

2. Jaina Festivals

3. Jaina Rituals

Suggested Readings:

English Books:

1. Arun Kumar Jain, Faith & Philosophy of Jainism, Kalpaz Publications, Delhi

2009.

2. S.Gopal, Outlines of Jainism, New Delhi, 1973.

3. H.Jacobi, Studies in Jainism, Ahmadabad, 1946.

4. U.P. Shah, Jainism New Encyclopedias, Britannica, Chicago, 1974.

5. S. Stevenson, The Heart of Jainism, Munshiram Manoharlal, New Delhi, 1970.

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GNL-422: Exegetical Traditions of Guru Granth Sahib 4 Credits Unit-I: Early Exegetical Traditions

1. Exegesis through the Scripture 2. Exegetical Approach of Bhai Gurdas 3. Exegetical Approach of Meharban and his Successors

Unit-II: Major Exegetical Traditions 1. Udasi Tradition 2. Nirmala Tradition 3. Singh Sabha Tradition : Bhai Vir Singh, Bhai Jodh Singh

Unit-III: Prominent Modern Exegeses 1. Prof. Sahib Singh 2. Prof. Teja Singh 3. Major English Translations of Gurbani : A Survey

Suggested Readings: English Book: Gurnek Singh, Guru Granth Sahib: Interpretations, Meaning and Nature, National Book Shop, Delhi, 1998. Punjabi Books 1. AivnwS kOr, pRoPYsr swihb isMG – jIvn Aqy rcnw, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw,1983. 2. swihb isMG (pRo.), Awid bIV bwry, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 1970. 3. __________,gurbwxI dy ieiqhws bwry, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 1960 4. __________,gurbwxI ivAwkrx, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 1980. 5. rqn isMG j`gI, gurbwxI tIky AwnMdGn, BwSw ivBwg, pitAwlw. 6. tIkwkwrI, ieiqhwskwrI qy p`qrkwrI, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1989. 7. qwrn isMG, gurbwxI dIAW ivAwiKAw pRxwlIAW, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1985. 8. pRIqm isMG (sMpw.), inrml sMpRdwie, gurU nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, 1981. 9. ___________,BweI kwnH isMG nwBw : ipCokV, rcnw qy mulWkx, gurU nwnk dyv

XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, 1989.

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GNL-423: Judaism and Christianity 4 Credits

Unit-I : Origin and Development of Judaism 1. Moses : Life and Mission 2. Covenant and Relationship with God 3. Prophetic Tradition

Unit-II : Origin of Christianity 1. Jesus Christ : Life and Mission 2. Old and New Testament 3. Life and Mission of Christ

Unit-III : Beliefs and Practices of Christianity 1. Doctrine of Trinity 2. Origin and Life of Early Church 3. Sacraments

Suggested Readings: English Books:

1. D.B.J. Campbell, The Old Testament for Modern Reader, John Murray, London, 1972.

2. Christianity, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1969. 3. Ninian Smart, The Religious Experience of Mankind, Collins, London, 1969 4. Ward J. Fellows, Religions: East and West, Halt Rinehart, New York, 1979.

Punjabi Books: 1. krqwr cMd B`tI, eIsweI Drm iek jwx-pCwx, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw,

1995. 2. jymz mYsI, msIhIAq iek pircX, PkIr isMG AYNf sMnz, AMimRqsr, 1976

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GNL-424: Analysis of Sikh Literature 4 Credits Unit I : Gursobha Granth

1. Life and Contribution of Kavi Senapati 2. Analysis of Gursobha Granth 3. Historical Importance

Unit II : Gurbilas Literature 1. A Study of Gurbilas by Sukha Singh 2. A Study of Gurbilas by Koer Singh 3. A Study of Gurbilas Patshashi Chhevin

Unit III : Miscellaneous Literature 1. A Study of Mahima Prakash by Sarupdas Bhalla 2. A Study of Bansawali Nama by Kesar Singh Chhibar 3. A Study of Panth Prakash by Rattan Singh Bhangu

Suggested Readings: English Book: Surjit Hans, A Reconstruction of Sikh History from Sikh Literature, ABS Publication, Jalandhar, 1988. Hindi Book:

1. suKw isMG, guriblws, (sMpw. fw. jY Bgvwn goiel), BwSw ivBwg pMjwb, pitAwlw, 1970. Punjabi Books:

1. suKw isMG, guriblws pwqSwhI dsvIN, ( pIAYc.fI dI ifgrI leI mnivMdr isMG duAwrw gurU nwnk dyv XUnIvirstI, AMimRqsr ivKy 1994 iv`c pRsquq kIqw igAw Koj-pRbMD)

2. suKw isMG, guriblws pwqSwhI 10, (sMpw. fw. gurSrn kOr j`gI), BwSw ivBwg pMjwb, pitAwlw, 1989.

3. suKw isMG (BweI), guriblws dsvIN pwqSwhI, lwlw rwmcMd mwnk twhlw, luhwrI drvwzw, lwhOr, 1912.

4. sohx, kiv, guriblws CyvIN pwqSwhI, BwSw ivBwg pMjwb, pitAwlw, 1970. 5. sYnwpqI, kvI, sRI gur soBw,( sMpw. gMfw isMG), pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1988. 6. koier isMG, gur iblws pwqSwhI 10, ( sMpw. SmSyr isMG ASok), pMjwbI XUnIvristI,

pitAwlw, 1986. 7. rqn isMG BMgU, sRI gur pMQ pRkwS, (sMpw. fw. blvMq isMG iF`loN), isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr,

2004. 8. vIr isMG (BweI), (sMpw.), pRwcIn pMQ pRkwS, BweI vIr isMG swihq sdn, nvIN id`lI,

1993. 9. goibMd isMG lWbw Aqy Kzwn isMG (sMpw.), mihmw pRkwS (Bwg dUjw ), BwSw ivBwg pitAwlw,

1971.