The Source Book On Sikhism

Sikhization of Knowledge

There is an urgent need for establishment of an academic council of Sikh scholars who should compile a detailed framework of Sikh ideology as enshrined in Aad Sri Guru Granth Sahib for the contemporary world. A serious and gigantic effort needs to be made to educate scholars to rethink fundamental concepts of modern sciences within the framework of Sikhism. For Sikhs, it will enlighten the richness of their heritage, for outsiders, it will provide a better understanding and bridge all gaps.

In my opinion, the above topics are the major academic challenges which mainstream Sikh scholars must face. If these are not responded to in accordance to the doctrines as established in Aad Sri Guru Granth Sahib, they will effect the psyche of the 20 million Sikhs at large, who follow and pray before Aad Sri Guru Granth Sahib in their homes and gurudwaras daily. Sikhs living in India and Punjab may get away with some of the problems as they are living in the place where Sikhism was born. Sikhs who have migrated out of India will have very deleterious effects of such wrong literature because the coming generation may not be able to visit Punjab. If they try to find their greatest heritage, they have to only consult the available literature. If they read the wrong books, they will get the wrong answers and will start doubting the authenticity and integrity of our living Guru (Guru Granth Sahib) and the great heritage given to us by the Gurus. The above academic issues are great challenges for the Sikh scholars in the 21st century. I hope Sikh scholars will face such challenges and give the Sikh religion its proper recognition it deserves among other major world religions.