Thaminder Singh Anand
Thaminder Singh Anand | |
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| Born | September 30, 1957 |
| Organization | Sikh Education Foundation |
| Known for | Translated Guru Granth Sahib in 8 languages |
Thaminder Singh Anand is a US-based Sikh known for his extensive contributions to the Sikh community.[1] Anand has dedicated his life to writing spiritual works and has created two websites, sikhbookclub.com, and sggsonline.com, where he shares his work and provides thousands of free books for readers.[2]
Early Life and Education
Anand was born on 30 September 1957. Anand's family had a rich legacy of fighting for the Sikh cause. His grandfather, Sardar Hira Singh Anand, was an Akali leader who fought for Indian independence and was imprisoned multiple times during the Akali agitations. Anand's father, Harbhajan Singh Anand, was also an Akali leader who fought for the Punjabi Suba Agitation in the 1960s and was imprisoned alongside Master Tara Singh. Anand witnessed both his father and grandfather being imprisoned for the Sikh causes, and these experiences inspired him to preserve and promote Sikh heritage.
Anand received his schooling from Guru Harkrishan Public School in New Delhi. Later, he attended the Indian Institute of Technology. His academic background and entrepreneurial spirit laid the foundation for his future ventures.
Career
Anand's love for Sikh literature and entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish Sikhbookclub.com. The website boasts of a vast collection of Sikh literature, including rare handwritten copies of the Guru Granth Sahib. The collection has over 650 different volumes, making it the largest. Anand's dedication and hard work have made Sikhbookclub.com a reliable platform for Sikh literature enthusiasts around the world.[3][4]
Anand has translated the Guru Granth Sahib, the central religious text of Sikhism, into eight different languages, including French, English, Arabic, Telugu, Oriya, Gujarati, and Hindi. This is the first time in Sikh history that the spiritual translation of the Guru Granth Sahib has been made available in these languages. The translation project was started eight years ago with a dedicated team of 50 translators, comprising Sikh academicians and volunteers from all over the world, who worked tirelessly to spread the divine word by translating the divine message of the Gurus. Anand discovered several typographical problems in the Guru Granth Sahib printed by Sgpc when translating it into English. Later, he made contact with Akal Takht Jathedar Joginder Singh Vedanti, who was collaborating with Joginder Singh Talwara on the revision of the Guru Granth Sahib. They had worked on the project for nearly 20 years and provided Thaminder Singh Anand with the final, revised draft, which Thaminder Singh Anand then submitted on Sikhbookclub.com.[5]
Anand has also been involved in several other noteworthy endeavors. He was involved in a court case against a private school that had expelled a Sikh student. This case went to the California Supreme Court and was decided in favor of the school. Anand also worked on a project to correct and publish the Guru Granth Sahib, which was made available on the Sikhbookclub website.[6]
Despite his significant contributions to the Sikh community, Anand faced some controversy when he was expelled from the Sikh religion by Akal Takht, one of the highest authorities in Sikhism. However, this did not deter him from continuing his work, and he remains dedicated to promoting the teachings of Sikhism and sharing the divine message of the Gurus with the world.[7]
Thaminder Singh Anand's contributions to the Sikh community, including his translation of the Guru Granth Sahib and his non-profit work at educationwithoutboundaries.info, have made a significant impact in promoting the values and teachings of Sikhism.[8]
References
- ↑ "US-based 'tankhaiya' Sikh writes to Akal Takht, targets SGPC". The Times of India. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ↑ "Akal Takht forms Sikh scholars' panel to probe Gurbani distortion on website". Hindustan Times. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ↑ Service, Tribune News. "Akal Takht calls meet over Gurbani 'distortion' by US-based man". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ↑ "Akal Takht Sahib Orders Californian to Stop Printing and Distribution of Guru Granth Sahib Saroops". Sikh24.com. 2 December 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ↑ "Sleazy video row: After 5 years, Akal Takht pardons ex-Akali minister Langah". Hindustan Times. 26 November 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ↑ "Akal Takht likely to declare verdict against US Sikh publisher for distortion in gurbani". Hindustan Times. 25 April 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ↑ "Jathedar Sri Akal Takht Sahib stressed, center should fulfill every promise made to the Sikhs". www.punjabnewsexpress.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ↑ "तनखैया थमिंदर सिंह का SGPC पर आरोप:ई-मेल के जरिए भेजा जवाब, मांगी माफी- तख्त पर पेश नहीं हो सकता". bhaskar.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.