It is a work of high literary and scholarly worth produced by the renowned scholars of different disciplines under the dynamic guidance of Prof Harbans Singh. It is not easy to restate and repack the entire range of information and knowledge of a people. An attempt has been made precisely to define the ideas and terms of Sikhism. The writing is direct, terse and tight and the aim throughout has been intelligibility and thoroughness. The work has been divided into four volumes and provides the background and facts necessary for comprehending Sikh thought and symbolism. It is useful both for the expert and the general reader.