About the Book Right from the times of Sikh Gurus many groups emerged in the garb of Sikhism with parallel Guru ships but ended as rejected Out-Groups: Adversaries of Sikhism. Notable among them are Minas, Dhirmalias, Ram Raiyas, Ajit Malias, Niranjanias, Nirankaris, Radha Suamis, and Namdharis. In 1960s Yogi Bhajan floated his brand of Tantric Yoga Sikhism in U.S.A.; a crude mixture of Sikhism and Tantric Yoga, which is reproved in the Sikh Scriptures. But still this new brand of Sikhism received sanction from S.G.P.C. through its President, Gurcharan Singh Tohra, Secetary Giani Mahinder Singh, Hukam Singh etc. Late Dr Trilochan Singh during his tour of U.S.A. (1977) exposed this anti-Sikh movement in the first edition the book Sikhism and Tantric Yoga, and the book proved a turning point in the lives of many American converts. The author predicted that this book will be relevant even after 50 years of its publication and the Tantric brand of Yogi Bhajan will collapse due to its inherent contradictions.
After the demise of Dr Trilochan Singh, (February 15, 1993) the book was revised, documented and enlarged by his son Professor Anurag Singh. This extensively researched and profusely documented edition is now being given as a gift to those who value Sikhism in its pristine purity.
About the Authors Dr Trilochan Singh (1919-1995), a crusading scholar, an adventurous and committed man of faith, an activist sharing his co-religionists joys and anguish in full measure, he never compromised on Sikh doctrines and the interest of Sikhism He had about 40 published books and 200 published research papers to his credit, which includes UNESCO sponsored The Sacred Writings of the Sikhs, Guri Tegh Babadur Prophet and Martyr, Guru Nanak Founder of Sikhism, Hymns of Guru Tegh Bahadur Songs of Nirvana, Life of Guru Hari Krishan, Responsibility of Sikh Youth, Ethical Philosophy of Guru Nanak Social Philosophy of Guru Gobind Singh, True Humanism of Guru Nanak, Guru Nanak's Religion A Comparative Study of Religions, The Turban and The Sword of The Sikhs Essence of Sikhism, Ernest Trumpp and WH. McLeod As Scholars of Sikh History.
Religion and Cultural Anurag Singh (b.1953) co-author of this book did his post graduation in History and English, and was trained in writing, editing and translating the sacred texts by his celebrated father Dr Trilochan Singh. His works include Giani Kirpal Singh's Eye Witness Account of Operation Blue Star (Trs) A Brief Account of Life and Works of Guru Gobind Singh, Sikhism and Six Hindu Systems, Sikhism and Yoga: Quest for Self- realization and God-realization, Glimpses of Guru Nanak: Within Reach of All, Glimpses of Guru Tegh Bahadur Prophet of Peace and Defender of Faith, Hukamnamas of Guru Tegh Bahadur: Text, Historicity, Transliteration and Translation, Raga Ratan: Pearls of Celestial Symphony, Nanak Nam Chardi Kala.
Introduction T India for England to deliver "Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Centenary Lecture" in Royal Albert Hall, London on January 3, 1976 with only £ 3 in my pocket, the maximum my government allowed. The atmosphere in the country was very depressing. Political leaders, journalists and all suspects were being indiscriminately thrown into prison. For the first time I began to feel what dictatorship and a totalitarian system would mean to India and to writers and thinkers. I considered this invitation a providential escape from the type of tyranny, the sufferers from which, particularly the dissidents from Communist countries and Chile, won my sympathy and support. It is only in this period, I began to really feel their agony and sorrow, and it is only now I have learned to admire truly the moral and spiritual courage of the dissidents in totalitarian countries. I have no doubt now that the future saviours, prophets and martyrs of humanity will emerge from these creative revolutionaries.
Two friends and neighbours from my village home in India (Mansurpur, Jalandhar District), Mr. Jojan Singh Sandhu and Mr. Pritam Singh Sandhu, generously made arrangements for a whole year of board, lodging and other financial facilities, the like of which no Sikh Institution could provide all my life for my research work anywhere. The hospitality of these friends, the generous extension for stay given by the Home Office, and money coming from my lectures and writings, enabled me to do considerable research work and collect many out of print books and rare documents from the British Museum and other libraries.
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