This work is a laudable contribution of Dr. Surindar Singh Kohli, contain¬ing some of his recent research papers, read at the International Sikh Con¬ferences. These papers bring forward some of the salient features of Sikhism. The first paper “Who is a Sikh” is an answer to the latest controversy about the identity of a Sikh. Sikhism is entirely a new faith meant for the whole of mankind. To call it an off¬shoot of one or the other religion is a misnomer. The main emphasis of this religion is on the Name of God, which is also called the Word of True Guru. This spiritual discipline results in the Unity of the soul with Brahman, which is the chief objective of human life. A new subject “Sikh Theology” has been introduced in this book. Truth is the corner-stone of Sikh Theology. Truth is the highest of all virtues, but still higher is truthful living. “Sikh Martyrs” is another sub¬ject of importance, the fifth and the ninth Gurus of the Sikhs were the first two martyrs who sacrificed their lives, but not their creed. Short biographies of these two Gurus follow the chapter on martyrdom in Sikhism in this book. The Sikh Scriptures is most modern in its outlook. Besides the higher my¬stical vision and teachings, it contains several scientific truths accepted by modern science. A brief survey in this regard is included in the last chapter. The book is marked for its brevity and economical use of words. It is scholarly and thought-provoking. The author has amply illustrated his points by suitable quotations from the Sikh Scriptures.

Table of Contents:
I. Who is a Sikh? II. The Origin of Sikhism III. Significance of NAM in Sikhism and the Technique of Meditation IV. Sikh Theology V. Sikh Martyrs VI. The First Martyr-Guru: Guru Arjan Dev VII. The Second Martyr-Guru: Guru Tegh Bahadur VIII. Guru Granth Sahib and Modern Science Index