Kahn Singh Nabha

Kahn Singh Nabha (30 August 1861 – 24 November 1938) was a Punjabi Sikh scholar, writer, anthologist,

Biography He was born into a Sikh family to Narain Singh and Har Kaur at the village of Sabaz Banera, located in what was then Patiala State. Between 1915-17, he served the neighbouring Patiala State. the book is a critique on the distinction of the Sikh religion and identity. Bhai Kahn Singh stressed upon the distinct identity of the Sikhs. Initially published in Hindi, it was later translated into Punjabi. Gurmat Prabhakar (1898) – Studded with beautiful examples from Sri Guru Granth Sahib, this book condemns the superstitions prevailing in the Indian society. Difficult words have been made simpler through special commentaries at different places in the book. Gurmat Sudhakar (1898) – this book contains evidences from Dasam Granth, Works of Bhai Gurdas, Janam Sakhi Guru Nanak, Gurbilas, Guru Nanak Prakash, Suraj Prakash, Panth Prakash, Sau Sakhi (Guru Ratan Mala), Rehatnama, etc. supporting the various practices and beliefs of Sikhism. Sad Parmarth Gurchand Divakar (1924) Gur Shabdalankar (1924) Roop Deep Pingal (ed., 1925) Gur Shabad Ratnakar Mahan Kosh (1930) – Also called the Encyclopedia of Sikh Literature, this monumental work was started in 1912 and completed in 1926 after 14 years of research and painstaking effort and finally published by the princely state of Patiala. The state spent Rs.51,000 on its publishing. At 3338 pages, the book was divided into four volumes and was priced at Rs.110. It still serves as one of the most reliable reference material for research on Sikh faith and beliefs and also on the Punjabi culture. Gurmat Martand (published posthumously in 1962) – A two-volume work which incorporated the earlier published works Gurmat Prabhakar and Gurmat Sudhakar as well as an unpublished work, Gur Gira Kasauti, from 1899. This work defines and codifies Sikh theological concepts and practice with the help of references called from authentic sources. Gur Mahima Sangraha – This book contained the biographies and important works reflecting the Sikh thought of some of the most famous Punjabi and Hindi poets. It is considered as a very important historical document and still remains unpublished. Anekarthak Kosh (ed., 1925) Naam Mala kosh (ed., 1938)