The Sikh Religion – Volume 1 by Max Arthur Macauliffe
Summary: Max Arthur Macauliffe’s six‑volume The Sikh Religion: Its Gurus, Sacred Writings and Authors is one of the earliest and most influential English‑language studies of Sikhism. Drawing from Sikh oral tradition, historical sources, and scriptural commentary, Macauliffe presents detailed biographies of the ten Gurus, translations of key hymns, and explanations of Sikh doctrine. The work also examines the Guru Granth Sahib and the contributions of the Bhagats whose writings appear in the scripture. Although shaped by its colonial‑era context, the set remains a foundational reference for understanding Sikh history, literature, and spiritual philosophy. This page contains links to Volume 1 only as it pertains mainly to Sikh Gurus and Sikh religion.
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Source: The Sikh Religion: Its Gurus, Sacred Writings and Authors by Max Arthur Macauliffe. Volume I. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1909. Formatted for Hinduwebsite.com by Jayaram V. Although every precaution has been taken, the accuracy of the text cannot be guaranteed. For research and in-depth study, please refer to the original work.
About the Author: Max Arthur Macauliffe was a senior Sikh-British administrator, a prolific scholar, and an author. He produced an English translation of the sacred scriptures of the Sikh religion and also wrote The Sikh Religion: Its Gurus, Sacred Writings and Authors. He was assisted in his work by Pratap Singh Giani, a Sikh scholar.