This multi volume reference was produced by Punjabi University's own Sikh studies faculty specifically to give the tradition a dedicated scholarly reference of its own, rather than relying on entries about Sikhism inside broader world religion encyclopedias. Its standing rests on being written by specialists in Sikh studies working from the tradition's primary historical and scriptural record, though this record has not independently traced a documented history of revisions or corrections across its printings. It is a strong source for established historical and doctrinal facts about the Sikh tradition. It documents what Sikhism teaches and its historical record from within Sikh studies scholarship, and a claim needing an outside academic perspective may benefit from a source such as this atlas's other Sikh studies references alongside it.
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A multi volume reference produced by Punjabi University's own Sikh studies faculty, a reputable specialist reference built from the tradition's primary historical and scriptural record rather than an independent outside academic press study. NotesStandard multi-volume scholarly reference on Sikhism, covering Sikh history, scripture, the Gurus, institutions, practice and biography. Use for established historical and doctrinal facts about the Sikh tradition; it documents what Sikhism teaches and its historical record, not an outside adjudication of doctrine.
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AuthorHarbans Singh (editor-in-chief)
PublisherPunjabi University, Patiala
Publication Year1998
URLhttps://eos.learnpunjabi.org/
Source Typereference
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This source names Punjabis directly: "This multi volume reference was produced by Punjabi University's own Sikh studies faculty specifically to give the tradition a dedicated scholarly reference of its own, rather than relying on..."
Source The Encyclopaedia of SikhismHarbans Singh (editor-in-chief)
Claims Backed By This Source (655 claims)
This source backs 655 claims across the atlas. As facts: 363 well-attested, 37 scholarly debate. As cited relationships: 72 holds. Plus 183 entities citing it as a general reference with no single fact or relationship attached.
Disposition By Topic
- Alphabet Letters, 110 claims: 40 well-attested, 35 scholarly debate, 35 general references.
- Articles, 86 claims: 84 well-attested, 1 holds, 1 general references.
- Scripture Portions, 80 claims: 48 well-attested, 1 scholarly debate, 31 general references.
- Sacred Objects & Ritual Items, 72 claims: 31 well-attested, 24 holds, 17 general references.
- Religious Offices, 42 claims: 32 well-attested, 5 holds, 5 general references.
- Religious Events, 31 claims: 19 well-attested, 6 holds, 6 general references.
- Rituals, 31 claims: 13 well-attested, 11 holds, 7 general references.
- Practices, 24 claims: 15 well-attested, 1 scholarly debate, 1 holds, 7 general references.
- Virtues, 23 claims: 14 well-attested, 4 holds, 5 general references.
- Organizations, 18 claims: 11 well-attested, 3 holds, 4 general references.
- Holidays & Festivals, 15 claims: 8 holds, 7 general references.
- Religious Roles & Titles, 13 claims: 13 general references.
- Sacred Sites, 13 claims: 9 well-attested, 2 holds, 2 general references.
- Figures, 12 claims: 5 well-attested, 7 general references.
- Sacred Architecture, 12 claims: 10 well-attested, 2 general references.
- Vices, 12 claims: 6 well-attested, 1 holds, 5 general references.
- Doctrines, 11 claims: 6 well-attested, 5 general references.
- Sources, 9 claims: 8 well-attested, 1 holds.
- Prayers, 6 claims: 3 well-attested, 3 general references.
- Pilgrimage Routes, 5 claims: 2 well-attested, 3 general references.
- Sacred Sound, 5 claims: 3 well-attested, 2 general references.
- Religious Organization & Structure, 4 claims: 1 well-attested, 3 general references.
- Cities, 3 claims: 1 holds, 2 general references.
- Denominations, 3 claims: 2 holds, 1 general references.
- Hymns & Liturgical Texts, 3 claims: 3 general references.
- Body Parts, 2 claims: 1 well-attested, 1 general references.
- Creeds & Confessions, 2 claims: 1 well-attested, 1 general references.
- Realms, 2 claims: 1 holds, 1 general references.
- Religions, 2 claims: 1 holds, 1 general references.
- Scriptures & Texts, 2 claims: 1 well-attested, 1 general references.
- Bodies of Water, 1 claims: 1 general references.
- Historical Figures, 1 claims: 1 general references.
Well-attested
363Showing 1 to 50 of 211 entities carrying this claim.
Holds
72Sacred Objects & Ritual Items
General References
183Showing 151 to 173 of 173 entities carrying this claim.
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