• 04/23/2025

  The Spirit of Oriental Poetry new edition

  A new edition of The Spirit of Oriental Poetry by Prof. Puran Singh has been republished, featuring a fresh foreword by Prof. Jagdish Singh and an introduction by Amandeep Singh.

  Additionally, the introduction was published separately by Routledge Journal Sikh Formations, recontextualizing Puran Singh studies within post-colonial academic discourses.

  If you believe that revisiting and publishing rare texts on Sikh studies is vital for enlightening future generations, we kindly invite you to support this initiative with your donations. 

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

• 02/18/2025

  New Journal Shabarth Launched

  Taking a step further into research activities on Sikh Studies, a new Journal on Sikh studies named Shabdarth was launched at Punjab University, Chandigarh. 

   

  The link below is the video to the release cermony.

  Releasing Shabdarth at Punjab University Chandigarh

   

  We take note of the fact that it is important to engage intellectually in post modern age.

   

  Please support our endeavors so we can continue to publish intellectually stimulating material for making reseach relveant in Sikh studies that remains central to the progress of our future generations.

• 11/24/2024

  Essays on Sri Guru Granth Sahib

  This book is a collection of essays authored by Gurbhagat Singh that was undertaken by Jaswinder Singh. Authored in both Gurmukhi and English the author talks about the how the kirtan in Ragas is associated with developing a philosohical system of Guru Granth Sahib. Through these articles Gurbhagat Singh tries to engage with the theoretical systems of global thought opening a scholarly discource from a Sikh lens.

   

  Please support our endevors of collecting such rare treasure that is on the verge of getting extinct. Each dollar spent is for preserving the hertiage of Sikh literature for our future.

   

  

    

• 09/22/2024

  Ambrosial Dawn : Readings from Japji- Published

  Another publication of a rare manuscript authored by Prof Puran Singh that includes translation of Japji Sahib is published. This book, Ambrosial Dawn, is a calling and a prayer penned by pious mind of Prof.Puran Singh. The translation is a rare collection that never came to light until today.

   

  Please foster the collection of these rare manuscripts that remain dusted - awaiting enlightened minds to take care of this extincting treasure.

  Every dollar you donate is well spent on preserving the gems of past for polishing them into jewels of future.

   

  

    

• 07/03/2024

  New book of Essays by Gurbhagat Singh published

  Naad Pargaas published essays by Sikh scholar, late Dr. Gurbhagat Singh. The book is titled. Reflections of Sikhism, Poetics, and Culture. It is edited by Dr. Sukhwinder singh of Panjab University, Chandigarh.  

  Dr. Gurbhagat Singh was one of the most important Sikh scholars of postmodern post colonial studies, who contributed in furthering Sikh studies. Many of his works coud not be published during his life time. 

   

  Naad Pargaas USA is working on compiling the works of many Sikh scholars like Dr. Gurbhat Singh, Prof. Puran Singh, Bhai Vir Singh etc., who has written both in English and in Gurmukhi while keeping the spirit of Sikhi intact. Please consider supporting us in compiling much of these archival works that have been dusted on the shelves of many universitites and libraries internationally.

  

• 04/16/2024

  A rare collection of Thundering Dawn by Prof Puran

  Naad Pargaas USA released a new book that is a collection of articles that Prof Puran Singh, an eminent Sikh Author of early twentith century, wrote in a news paper called Thundering Dawn, published while his stay in Japan. This rare archival work is a very rare collection that took more than a century to come to light. A lot has gone behind the scenes to make this collection a possibility that included finding the most difficult sources for making this collection. 

   

  We have many such rarest of rare books dusting on the shelves of many archives that can be published for all our future generations.

   

  Please support this endeavor for more works to come. 

  A picture of this new publication edited by Gurchetan Singh is below.

   

  

• 01/22/2024

  Novel Bhagirath released after a century at Harvad

  The first edition of novel Bhagirath authored by Prof. Puran Singh released at Harvard University, MA. This novel was published and released after a century of authorship. The  novel is edited and introduced by Harjot Kaur. The book release event was organized by Naad Pargaas USA in association with Sikhs and Champions of Harvard and Harvard South Asia Institute. The event was attended by Dr. Harpreet Singh from Harvard University, Komal Kaur Dang - Great granddaughter of Bhai Vir Singh and her daughter Amrita Dang, Harjot Kaur, Prof. Jagdish Singh from Naad Pargaas Amritsar, Amandeep Singh from Naad Pargaas USA, and Gurpreet Kaur - Independent Researcher. Nilambri Ghai, Granddaughter of Prof. Puran Singh sent a video message to participate in the event.

  This is yet annother important book published by Naad Pargaas. We at Naad Pargaas believe that investing in knwledge and books is actully an investment in the future of a shared history. To support our efforts in publication, please consider donating and sponsoring our book publications.

   

   

• 11/05/2023

  Rare translation of Sundri by Bhai Vir Singh

  
  
  Naad Pargaas USA released a rare translation of the novel Sundri by Bhai Vir Singh at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. This is a translation by Prof. Puran Singh that was undertaken in 1924 but never saw the light of the day since then. This new volume is edited and co-introduced by Harjot Kaur.

   

  Nilambri Ghai, grand daughter of Prof. Puran Singh mentioned that publishing this work has been a long process that was close to her heart. She expressed her gratitude to Harjot Kaur for undertaking rigorous endeavors to launch Sundri in the form it is was being released. She emphasized, “I don’t think there could have been a better and more accomplished
  team to have done this work.” This was followed by her fond and loving appreciation.

   

  Bhai Vir Singh's great-granddaughter Komal Kaur Dang, congratulated the team of Naad Pargaas USA for making efforts in reviving a literary tradition amongst Sikhs both in
  India and amongst diasporic communities. She asked the members of the Sangat to support the endeavors of Naad Pargaas USA.

  To support such endeavors of education of community, members of the sangar are urged to suppor the research aand publication activities of Naad Pardaas USA. 

• 08/21/2023

  New Book released

  A rare collection of letters of Prof. Puran Singh to Bhai Vir Singh is excavated from many archives that is put together and edited by Jaswinder Singh. This is an another indispensible work published by Naad Pargaas. Many of these lettters reflect Prof. Singh's quest for spiritual guidance from Bhai Vir Singh while transcending the boundries of his individual seeking. These letters are rather a reflection of Sikh spirit seeking for inpiration and guidance of highest order. 

   

  Many such rare accounts remain buried under the dust of the archives of many libraries, and their lonely shelves getting dusted and worn out. We are trying to retreve the most from the pages of history and anthology. However, we would need your support to take a deeper plunge into these treasures of ideas and refreshing accounts, before these are permanently lost from Sikh archieves.

   

  Below is the front and back cover page of this new launched book. It can be purchased from Singh Brothers, Sri Amritsar, Punjab, India

  

  

• 05/30/2023

  Ik Painda- New Publication in Punjabi Poetry

  In efforts to preserve the tradition intiated by Guru Gobind Singh (who had 52 poets in his court reciting poetry on regular basis) Naad Pargaas published a new book titled Ik Painda in Punjabi Poetry. This book is a refreshing expression that reminds us the significance of creative art in human life. Today when Gurmukhi script is under a seige and Punjabi language is going through a rough patch, unfortunately even in Sikh homes, Naad Pargaas has taken a step ahead to resurrect the importance of language, while undertaking the responsibility to uplift the becon of the light lit by the Gurus. 

     The book IK Painda is authored by our poet Tejinder Singh, who resides in UK. This work is available though printer and distributer Singh Brothers, Amritsar. The senstivity in expression of these poems has flown from Tejinder's pen celebrating life in divine realization. The foreword of the book IK Painda is authored by Prof. Jagdish Singh, Director Naad Pargaas Amritsar. 

   

  Please support such and many more upcoming endeavors that Naad pargaas envisions to undertake in coming times

     

• 03/18/2023

  Research Papers sponsored

  Reinforcing our commitment towards understanding Śabda tradition, we have undertaken a unique effort to sponsor rigroursly resarched academic papers on subjects of Sikh studies.

  This year 6 papers have been selected for research.

  1. Modern Sikh Philosophy: A Critical Survey by Lakhvir Singh, PhD Research Scholar
  Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

  2. Sikh Gosht Tradition: History, Methods and Theory by Jaswinder Singh, PhD Research Scholar Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

  3. Reception of Science and Scientific Method in Sikh Studies: A Critical Survey  by Komalpreet Singh, Punjab University, Chandigarh

  4. Reception of Structuralism in Sikh Studies: A Critical Survey by Heera Singh, Ph.D Research Scholar, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

  5. Janamsakhi Tradition: A Generic Approach by Kulwinder Singh, Ph.D Research Scholar University of Delhi, Delhi

  6. ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਵਿਤਾ ਦਾ ਆਤਮ ਅਤੇ ਸਰੂਪ : ਕਾਵਿ -ਸ਼ਾ ਸਤਰੀ ਪਰਿਪੇਖ by Harkamalpreet Singh, University of Delhi, Delhi

• 01/15/2023

  Research Paper (upcoming publication)

  Naad Pargaas has undertaken a reserch project to write an essay in upcoming publication from Routledge titled, " The Sikh World". The book is edited by Paushara Singh and Arvind Pal Mandair.

   The book would be released on June 28, 2023. Amandeep Singh (Naad Pargaas USA) has authored the chapter titled "Akal Takht and Sikh activism" in this upcoming publication.

   

  Below is the description of the book according to Routledge website.

   

  The Sikh World is an outstanding guide to the Sikh faith and culture in all its geographical and historical diversity. Written by a distinguished team of international contributors, it contains substantial thematic articles on the dynamic living experiences of the global Sikh community. The volume is organised into ten distinct sections:

  History, Institutions, and Practices
  Global Communities
  Ethical Issues
  Activism
  Modern Literature and Exegesis
  Music, Visual Art, and Architecture
  Citizenship, Sovereignty, and the Nation State
  Diversity and its Challenges
  Media
  Education

   

  More information available on the link below

   

  https://www.routledge.com/The-Sikh-World/Singh-Mandair/p/book/9781138317123

   

   

   

• 01/03/2023

  Book titled Alternative Narratives pubished

  Naad Pargaas has published a new book titled "Alternative Narratives- Culture, Gender, Sacred" by Deepinderjeet Randhawa. The book is a significant contribution interrogating post-modern studies from Sikh lens. It has 16 chapters that accoring to Swaraj Raj (author of the Preface) is an "exploration of marginalities, feminism, and small narratives from oppositional and resisting perspectives".

   

  The book can be purchased from book stores in Punjab. Singh Brothers, Amritsar is the main distributor for this book.

   

   

  

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