WATERVILLE,ME: The completion and release of a very significant reference work has been undertaken at the Punjabi University in Patiala: d The first volume of the Encyclopedia of Sikhism comprising about 850 entries from AD was ceremoniously released by the President of India at the Rasthtrapa Bhavan in New Delhi on June 12,1993. The volume covers different aspects of Sikh life and letters, history and philosophy, customs and rituals, social and. religious movements, art and architecture, locales and shrines. By his lifelong devotion to Sikh learning, by his analytical acumen, and by his unmatched powers: of concentration, Professor Harbans Singh, the editor in chief, has been able accomplish the task with outstanding success, the writing is direct, terse and tight’ and the aim throughout has been intelligibility and thoroughness. The volume will provide the background and facts necessary for comprehending Sikh though and symbolism. It should be useful both for the expert scholar and the general reader. For further information and purchase, contact the Publishing Bureau, Punjabi University, Patiala, Pb. India, 147002.
Article extracted from this publication >> July 30, 1993
