DIPLOMA IN GURMAT SANGEET

ACADEMIC POLICY/ORDINANCES

Objectives of the Course : An Online initiative by Gurmat Sangeet Chair - Department of Gurmat Sangeet, Punjabi University, Patiala to disseminate the message of Sikh Gurus through Gurmukhi, Gurmat Studies and Gurmat Sangeet at global level. Duration of the Course : Two Semester Eligibility : The candidate must have passed Certificate Course in Gurmat Sangeet in the same stream Medium of Instruction : English & Punjabi Medium of Examination : English & Punjabi Fees for the Course : On admission in the course a candidate shall have to pay Admission fees (including Examination Fee) as given below Admission Fee : 300US$ (15,000/- INR) upto 30th June With Late Fee 350US$ (17,500/- INR) upto 31st July With Late Fee 450US$ (22,500/- INR) and with the special permission of Vice Chancellor upto 31st August

SCHEME OF THE COURSE FOR SPRING SEMESTER

Compulsory/ Papers Paper Code Title of the Papers Elective Compulsory Paper I DGS 301 Historical Study of Sikhism Papers Paper III DGS 302 Gurbani Santhya DGS 303 Musicology of Gurmat Sangeet Vocal Tradition Elective Paper II DGS 304 Musicology of Gurmat Sangeet String Instrumental Tradition Papers DGS 305 Musicology of Gurmat Sangeet Percussion Instrumental Tradition (Jorhi/Tabla) DGS 306 Stage Performance of Shabad Keertan Elective Paper IV DGS 307 Stage Performance of String Instruments Papers DGS 308 Stage Performance of Percussion Instrumental (Jorhi/Tabla)

1 HISTORICAL STUDY OF SIKHISM (Paper I - DGS 301) 1. Contribution of Ten Guru in Propagation of Sikhism 2. Contributors of Bhai Mardana ji, Baaba Budha ji, Bhai Gurdas ji, and Bhai Nand lal ji in Sikh History. 3. Brief Life history of Banda Singh Bahadar. 4. Brief Life history of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh. 5. Brief Description of between British and Sikh Battles. 6. Singh Sabha Movements 7. Akali Movements

PATTERN OF EVALUATION

Assessment after 6 Weeks - 20 Marks Theory - 50 Assessment after 12 Weeks - 30 Marks

GURBANI SANTHYA (Paper III - DGS 302) Part A (Theory) 1. Description of Aasa di Vaar. 2. Description of Savaiye Baani. 3. Description of Ghoriya Baani. 4. Description of Alahunia Baani. Part B (Tutorial) 1. Santhya test Aasa di Vaar 2. Santhya test Svaiye Baani 3. Santhya test Ghoriya Baani. 4. Santhya test Alahunia Baani. PATTERN OF EVALUATION

Theory 25 Marks Assessment after 6 Weeks - 20 Marks Tutorials - 25 Assessment after 12 Weeks - 30 Marks

MUSICOLOGY OF GURMAT SANGEET VOCAL TRADITION (Paper II - DGS 303) 1. Definition of Technical Terms: Janam Samay / Shukraane di keertan Chauki, Anand Kaaraj di keertan Chauki, di keertan Chauki, Malhaar di keertan Chauki, Kaanhre di keertan Chauki, Dhrupad, Khayaal, Thumri, Taraanaa, Tappaa, Daadraa. 2. Contribution of Dev ji in the development of Gurmat Sangeet 4. Classical Singing styles of Sri 5. Importance of Shabad Keertan Chauki in Gurmat Sangeet 6. Keertan Chauki tradition of Sikh way of life 7. Description of Raagas: Siri, Maajh, Devgandhaari, Bihagrhaa, , Maligaura, Maaru. 8. Description of Taalas: Panj tal di Savaari, Ektaal, Japtaal, Chartaal, Frodast taal.

2 STAGE PERFORMANCE OF SHABAD KEERTAN (Paper IV - DGS 306)

1. Practical performance of Raagas: Siri (One Shabad Composition), Maajh (One Shabad Composition), Vadhans (Alahunia and Ghoria), Bihagrhaa(One Shabad Composition), Bairaari (One Shabad Composition) 2. Description of Taalas: Panjtal di Savaari, Ektaal, Japtaal. 3. Aasa di Vaar (1 - 12 Chhant ) 4. One Parhtaals (Raaga Malhaar ) 5. Akal Chaalane di keertan Chauki , Shaan and Manglacharan (Raaga , Maru, Jaijawanti)

PATTERN OF EVALUATION

Theory 25 Marks Assessment after 6 Weeks - 20 Marks Tutorials - 25 Assessment after 12 Weeks - 30 Marks

MUSICOLOGY OF GURMAT SANGEET STRING INSTRUMENTAL TRADITION (Paper II - DGS 304) 1. Definition of Technical Terms: Janam Samay / Shukraane di keertan Chauki, Anand Kaaraj di keertan Chauki, Basant di keertan Chauki, Malhaar di keertan Chauki, Kaanhre di keertan Chauki, Dhrupad, Khayaal, Thumri, Taraanaa, Tappaa, Daadraa. 2. Contribution of Guru Arjan Dev ji in the development of Gurmat Sangeet 4. Classical Singing styles of Sri Guru Granth Sahib 5. Importance of Shabad Keertan Chauki in Gurmat Sangeet 6. Keertan Chauki tradition of Sikh way of life 7. Description of Raagas: Siri, Maajh, Devgandhaari, Bihagrhaa, Bairari, Maligaura, Maaru. 8. Description of Taalas: Panjtal di Savaari, Ektaal, Japtaal, Chartaal, Frodast taal.

STAGE PERFORMANCE OF STRING INSTRUMENTS (Paper IV - DGS 307) Note: Candidate will have to opt one string instruments from the following: Rabab, Saranda, Taus, Dilruba, Sarangi, Israj 1. Practical performance of Raagas: Siri (One Shabad Composition), Maajh (One Shabad Composition), Vadhans (Alahunia and Ghoria), Bihagrhaa(One Shabad Composition), Bairaari (One Shabad Composition) 2. Description of Taalas: Panjtal di Saawari, Ektaal, Japtaal. 3. Aasa di Vaar (1 - 12 Chhant ) 4. One Parhtaals (Raaga Malhaar ) 5. Akal Chaalane di keertan Chauki , Shaan and Manglacharan (Raaga Tilang, Maru, Jaijawanti)

3 PATTERN OF EVALUATION

Theory 50 Marks Assessment after 6 Weeks - 20 Marks Tutorials - 25 Assessment after 12 Weeks - 30 Marks

MUSICOLOGY OF GURMAT SANGEET PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTAL TRADITION (JORHI/TABLA) (Paper II - DGS 305) 1. Definition of Technical Terms: Gurmat Sangeet (Sikh Music), Bharti Sangeet, Hindustani Music, Carnatic Music, Mridang, Pakhavaj, Hast Vidhi, Sashabad Kiryaa, Nishabad Kiryaa, Bol Baant, Taal, Maatra, Vibhaag, Maatraa, Sam, Taali, Khaali, Farmaaishee, Chakardaar, Kinaar Ki Gat, Mohraa, Larhant, Taal Lipi (Bhatkhande), Uttari Taal Padhitti, Dakhni Taal Padhitti, Lagu, Guru, Drut – Anudrut, Chhand, Mukhrhaa. 2. Contribution of Guru Arjan Dev ji in the development of Gurmat Sangeet 3. Importance of Shabad Keertan Chauki in Gurmat Sangeet 4. Knowledge of writing different Taalas and Layakaaris in Bhatkhande notation system. 5. Description of Taalas: Chartaal, Frodast taal, Adachartaal, Birtaal.

STAGE PERFORMANCE OF PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTAL (JORHI/TABLA) (Paper IV - DGS 308) Note: Candidate will have to opt one percussion instrument either Jorhi or Tabla 1. Solo Taal recital demonstrating Peshkar, Uthaan, and Kayada each in the taala of the syllabus 2. Dugun Laykari of the matter used for Solo recital. 4. Recital of theka in Dugun Laya of solo taal by hands

PATTERN OF EVALUATION

Theory 25 Marks Assessment after 6 Weeks - 20 Marks Tutorials - 25 Assessment after 12 Weeks - 30 Marks

BOOKS PRESCRIBED - (GURMAT STUDIES)

1. The Essence of Sikhism - 4 by Tejinder Kaur, Anand Madhbun Educational book, New Delhi, 2008. 2. The Essence of Sikhism - 5 by Tejinder Kaur, Anand Madhbun Educational book, New Delhi, 2008. 3. The Essence of Sikhism - 6 by Tejinder Kaur, Anand Madhbun Educational book, New Delhi, 2008. 4. The Essence of Sikhism - 7 by Tejinder Kaur, Anand Madhbun Educational book, New Delhi, 2008.

4 5. The Essence of Sikhism - 8 by Tejinder Kaur, Anand Madhbun Educational book, New Delhi, 2008. 6. Dharam Pothi by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar. 7. Dharam Pothi - 1 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 8. Dharam Pothi - 2 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 9. Dharam Pothi - 3 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 10. Dharam Pothi - 4 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 11. Dharam Pothi - 5 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 12. Dharam Pothi - 6 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 13. Dharam Pothi - 6-7 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 14. Sikh Religion the double EDGED SWORD, by Kharak Singh (Edi.), SGPC, Amritsar, 1998. 15. Sikhism and the World Society by Bhai Sahib Sirdar Kapur Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2002. 16. A Note on the Jap (U), by Bhai Sahib Sirdar Kapur Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2007. 17. Sikh Itihas - Part 1 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2010. 18. Sikh Itihas - Part 2, by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2010 19. Gurbani Vyakarn by Prof. Sahib Singh,Singh Brothers, Amritsar,2004. 20. Gurbani Dya Lagamatra di Vilakhanta by Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh, Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Trust Ludhiana,2003

BOOKS PRESCRIBED - (GURMAT SANGEET)

1. Gurmat Sangeet Termonolgy by Dr. Gurnam Singh (Chief Edi.), Punjabi University, Patiala, 2. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Raag Ratnawali (Prof. Tara Singh), Punjabi University, Patiala. 3. Gurmat Sangeet Prabandh te Pasaar (Dr. Gurnam Singh), Punjabi University, Patiala. 4. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Raag Ratnakar (Dr. Gurnam Singh), S.G.P.C., Amritsar. 5. Sikh Musicology (Dr. Gurnam Singh): Kanishka Publishers, Delhi. 6. Gurbani Sangeet Darpan (Prof. Kartar Singh): S.G.P.C., Amritsar. 7. Gurmat Sangeet Darpan Part I & II (Prof. Kartar Singh): S.G.P.C., Amritsar. 8. Gurbani Sangeet Pracheen Reet Ratnawali Part I & II 9. (Bhai Avtar Singh, Bhai Gurcharan Singh): Punjabi University, Patiala. 10. Gurbani Sangeet Part I & II (Giani Gian Singh Abtabad): S.G.P.C., Amritsar. 11. Guru Angad Dev Sangeet Darpan, (Prof. Kartar Singh): S.G.P.C., Amritsar. 12. Gurmat Sangeet Vishesh Ank (Editor Dr. Jasbir Kaur): 13. Punjabi University, Patiala 14. Guru Nanak Sangeet Padti Granth Part I & II (Editor Sukhwant Singh): 15. Gur Gian Prakash, Jawaddi Kalan, Ludhiana 16. Sangeet Sidhant te Sohaj Shaster (Dr. D.S. Narula): Punjabi University, Patiala 17. Sangeet Roop Part-I,II,III (Dr. Devinder Kaur): Sangeetanjali Publications, Patiala 18. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Raag Ratnakar by Dr. Gurnam Singh: S.G.P.C., Amritsar 19. Gurmat Sangeet: Kirtani Aasa Di Vaar (Dr. Kanwaljit Singh), Gurmat Parkashan, Patiala. 20. Gurmat Sangeet: Parhtaal Shabad Gayan (Dr. Kanwaljit Singh), Gurmat Parkashan, Patiala. 21. Gurmat Sangeet Nirnaya (Gurmat Sangeet Par Hun Tak Mili Khoj), Chief Khalsa Diwan, Amritsar. 22. Mahan Kosh, Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha, Dept. of Language, Patiala. 23. Simriti Granth, Aduti Gurmat Sangeet Samelon. 24. Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth, Bhai Santokh Singh, Amritsar. 25. Gurmat Sangeet Parbandh te Pasar, Dr. Gurnam Singh, Punjabi University, Patiala. 26. Vadan Kala, Prof. Tara Singh, Punjabi University, Patiala.

5 27. Vismad Nad, Gurmat Sangeet Vishesh Ank, Ludhiana. 28. Sri Guru Granth Kosh, Bhai Sahib Bhai Vir Singh, Khalsa Trect Society, Amritsar. 29. Guru Granth Sanket Kosh, Prof. Pyara Singh Padam, Punjabi University, Patiala. 30. Amrit (Gurmat Sangeet Vishesh Ank), (Monthly Magazine), Dr. Jagir Singh (Ed.), 31. Amrit Keertan Trust, Chandigarh. 32. Sangeet (Gurmat Sangeet Vishesh Ank), Sangeet Karyala Hathras, U.P. 33. Samajik Vigyan Pattar, Gurmat Sangeet Vishesh Ank, Punjabi University, Patiala. 34. Bhartiya Sangeet Da Itihas, Yoginder Sharma, Dr. Bachittar Singh, Punjabi University, Patiala. 35. Pracheen Panth Prakash, Rattan Singh Bhangu, Singh Brothers, Amritsar. 36. Sri Harmandir Sahib Da Sunehari Itihas, Singh Sahib Giani Kirpal Singh, SGPC, Amritsar. 37. Guru Nanak ate Sangeet, Dr. Jagir Singh, Lok Geet Parkashan, Chandigarh. 38. Kav ate Sangeet: Gurbani Pripekh, Dr. Jagir Singh, Punjabi Publication, Patiala. 39. H.C. Srivastav: Rag Parichay Part - I, II, III. 40. Sangeet Karyala, Haathras (U.P.): Sangeet Visharad 41. S. Bandhopadhay: Sitar Marg Part II. 42. Dr. Jagmohan Sharma: Tabla Vadan Part-I, Punjabi University, Publication. 43. Sangeet Kaumudi. Part-III (Punjabi), Published by Punjabi University, Patiala 44. Veena Mankaran: Sangeet Sar Part-I 45. Shanti Goverdhan: Sangeet Shashtra Darpan. 46. Bhagwat Sharan Sharma: Sitar Malika. 47. Sangeet Karyala, Hathras: Hamare Sangeet Rattan 48. Dr. Gurnam Singh: Sangeet Nibandhavali, Published by Punjabi University, Patiala. 49. Chander Kant Khosla: Sangeet Granth Te Bharti Sangeet Da Itihas. 50. Veena Mankaran: Sangeet Sar, Part III.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED (Tabla/Jorhi)

1. Tabla Vadan, Published by Pbi.Uni. : Jagmohan Sharma 2. Tabla Tarang : B. S.Nigam 3. Taal Prakash : Sangeet Karyala Hathras 4. Taal Prichiya - Part-I, II & III : G.C. Shrivastava 5. Taal Prabhakar Prshontri : G. C. Shrivastava 6. Taal Maartand : B. S. Sharma 7. Bhartiya Talon ka Shastriya vivechan: Arun Kumar Sen 8. Bhartiya Sangeet Vadyas : L. M. Mishra 9. Taal Rattan : Sujit Singh 10 Girish Chander Srivastava : Taal Parichay. 12. Bhagwat Sharan Sharma: Taal Parkash, Sangeet Karyalaya Haathras.

6 SCHEME OF THE COURSE FOR AUTUMN SEMESTER

Compulsory/ Papers Paper Code Title of the Papers Elective Compulsory Paper I DGS 309 Conceptual Study of Sikhism Papers Paper III DGS 310 Learning Gurbani Pronunciation and Grammer Sikh Musicological DGS 311 Study of Gurmat Sangeet Vocal Tradition Elective Paper II Sikh Musicological Study of Gurmat Sangeet String Papers DGS 312 Instrumental Tradition Sikh Musicological Study of Gurmat Sangeet Percussion DGS 313 Instrumental Tradition (Jorhi/Tabla) Shabad Keertan of Vocal Tradition of Gurmat Sangeet – DGS 314 Stage Performance Elective Paper IV Shabad Keertan of String Instrumental Tradition of Papers DGS 315 Gurmat Sangeet – Stage Performance Shabad Keertan of Percussion Instrumental Tradition of DGS 316 Gurmat Sangeet – Stage Performance (Jorhi/Tabla)

PRIMARY SOURCES OF SIKHISM (Paper I - DGS 309) 1. Dasham Granth. 2. Vaara Bhai Gurdas. 3. Baani Bhai Nand lal. 4. Gur Bilas Patshahi - 06 5. Gur Bilas Patshahi - 10 6. Janam Sakhi Parmpara. 7. Suraj Parkash. 8. Panth Parkash. 9. Mehma Parkash.

PATTERN OF EVALUATION

Assessment after 18 Weeks - 20 Marks Theory - 50 Assessment after 24 Weeks - 30 Marks

LEARNING OF GURBANI GRAMMER (Paper III - DGS 310) Part A (Theory) 1. Gurbani Vowels 2. Gurbani Diacritics Marks 3. Gurbani Meter 4. Gurbani Rhyme 5. Gurbani Idiom 6. Gurbani Compounds 7. Gurbani Morphology 8. Gurbani Derivation and Inflection

Part B (Tutorial) Viva voce (Santhya test) will he held from the following syllabus by the examiner.

7 1. Santhya test, Laavan. 2. Santhya test, Jaap Sahib 3. Santhya test, Laavan. 4. Santhya test, Anand Sahib.

PATTERN OF EVALUATION

Theory 25 Marks Assessment after 18 Weeks - 20 Marks Tutorials - 25 Assessment after 24 Weeks - 30 Marks

SIKH MUSICOLOGICAL STUDY OF VOCAL TRADITION OF GURMAT SANGEET (Paper II - DGS 311) 1. Definition of Technical Terms: Partaal, Padde, Ashtpade, Alaahnian, Ghorhian, Vaar, Aarti, Mudaavani, Chhakaa, Purav Raag, Uttar Raag, Adhav Darshak Sur, Sandhi Parkash Raag, Rabaabi, Taksaal, Raag Dhiaan, Raag Parbandh (Gurmat Sangeet), Tat saaz, Vitat saaz, Sushir saaz, Avnadh saaz, Ghan saaz 2. Contribution of Guru Hargobind Sahib ji in the development of Gurmat Sangeet. 3. Ritukaalin Keertan Chauki tradition 4. Folk Singing styles of Sri Guru Granth Sahib 5. Singing styles of Hindustani Music 6. Description of Raagas: , Kanrhaa, Kedaara, Jaijawanti, Nat Naarayan, 7. Description of Taalas: Adhachartaal, Birtaal, Deepchandi, Jhumra, Sooltaal 8. Time theory of Indian Music SHABAD KEERTAN OF VOCAL TRADITION OF GURMAT SANGEET – STAGE PERFORMANCE (Paper IV - DGS 314) 1. Practical performance of Raagas: Maligauraa (One Shabad Composition), Maru (One Shabad Composition), Kedara (One Shabad Composition), Nat Naraayan(One Shabad Composition), Jaitsri (One Shabad Composition) 2. Description of Taalas: Panjtal di Savaari, Ektaal, Japtaal, Chartaal, Frodast taal 3. Aasa di Vaar (13-24 Chhant) 4. One Parhtaals (Raaga Kanrhaa) 5. Akal Chaalane di keertan Chauki (Raaga Tilang, Maru, Jaijawanti) PATTERN OF EVALUATION

Theory 25 Marks Assessment after 18 Weeks - 20 Marks Tutorials - 25 Assessment after 24 Weeks - 30 Marks

8 SIKH MUSICOLOGICAL STUDY OF GURMAT SANGEET STRING INSTRUMENTAL TRADITION (Paper II - DGS 312) 1. Definition of Technical Terms: Partaal, Padde, Ashtpade, Alaahnian, Ghorhian, Vaar, Aarti, Mudaavani, Chhakaa, Purav Raag, Uttar Raag, Adhav Darshak Sur, Sandhi Parkash Raag, Rabaabi, Taksaal, Raag Dhiaan, Raag Parbandh (Gurmat Sangeet), Tat saaz, Vitat saaz, Sushir saaz, Avnadh saaz, Ghan saaz 2. Contribution of Guru Hargobind Sahib ji in the development of Gurmat Sangeet. 3. Ritukaalin Keertan Chauki tradition 4. Folk Singing styles of Sri Guru Granth Sahib 5. Singing styles of Hindustani Music 6. Description of Raagas: Malhar, Kanrhaa, Kedaara, Jaijawanti, Nat Naarayan, Jaitsri 7. Description of Taalas: Adhachartaal, Birtaal, Deepchandi, Jhumra, Sooltaal 8. Time theory of Indian Music.

SHABAD KEERTAN OF STRING INSTRUMENTAL TRADITION OF GURMAT SANGEET – STAGE PERFORMANCE (Paper IV - DGS 315) Note: Candidate will have to opt one string instruments from the following: Rabab, Saranda, Taus, Dilruba, Sarangi, Israj 1. Practical performance of Raagas: Maligauraa (One Shabad Composition), Maru (One Shabad Composition), Kedara (One Shabad Composition), Nat Naraayan(One Shabad Composition), Jaitsri (One Shabad Composition) 2. Description of Taalas: Panjtal di Savaari, Ektaal, Japtaal, Chartaal, Frodast taal 3. Aasa di Vaar (13-24 Chhant) 4. One Parhtaals (Raaga Kanrhaa) 5. Akal Chaalane di keertan Chauki (Raaga Tilang, Maru, Jaijawanti)

PATTERN OF EVALUATION

Theory 25 Marks Assessment after 18 Weeks - 20 Marks Tutorials - 25 Assessment after 24 Weeks - 30 Marks SIKH MUSICOLOGICAL STUDY OF GURMAT SANGEET PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTAL TRADITION (JORHI/TABLA) (Paper II - DGS 313) 1. Definition of Technical Terms: Manglacharan, Shabad Reet, Shabad Gaayan (Dhrupad Ang), Shabad Gayan (Khayaal Gaayan), Thumri, Taraanaa, Tappaa, Daadraa (Singing Style), Partaal, Padde, Ashtpade, Alaahnian, Ghorhian, Vaar, Aarti, Mudaavani, Chhakaa, Rabaabi, Taksaal, Tat saaz, Vitat saaz, Sushir saaz, Avnadh saaz, Ghan saaz 2. Contribution of Guru Hargobind Sahib ji in the development of Gurmat Sangeet 3. Definition of ‘Chhand’ & its various forms and its utility in Tabla Vadan 4. Principles of formation of Tihais 5. Description of Taalas: Deepchandi, Jhumra, Sooltaal

9 SHABAD KEERTAN OF PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTAL TRADITION OF GURMAT SANGEET – STAGE PERFORMANCE (JORHI/TABLA) (Paper IV - DGS 316) Note: Candidate will have to opt one percussion instrument either Jorhi or Tabla 1. Solo Taal decital demonstrating Rela, Badhat, Gat and Parn each in the taala of the syllabus 2. Tigun, and chargun Laykari of the matter used for Solo recital. 3. Taal Saaz Accompaniment with various keertan chaukis according to Gurmat Sangeet tradition 4. Recital of theka in Tigun Laya of solo taal by hands PATTERN OF EVALUATION

Theory 25 Marks Assessment after 18 Weeks - 20 Marks Tutorials - 25 Assessment after 24 Weeks - 30 Marks

BOOKS PRESCRIBED - (GURMAT STUDIES)

1. The Essence of Sikhism - 4 by Tejinder Kaur, Anand Madhbun Educational book, New Delhi, 2008. 2. The Essence of Sikhism - 5 by Tejinder Kaur, Anand Madhbun Educational book, New Delhi, 2008. 3. The Essence of Sikhism - 6 by Tejinder Kaur, Anand Madhbun Educational book, New Delhi, 2008. 4. The Essence of Sikhism - 7 by Tejinder Kaur, Anand Madhbun Educational book, New Delhi, 2008. 5. The Essence of Sikhism - 8 by Tejinder Kaur, Anand Madhbun Educational book, New Delhi, 2008. 6. Dharam Pothi by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar. 7. Dharam Pothi - 1 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 8. Dharam Pothi - 2 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 9. Dharam Pothi - 3 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 10. Dharam Pothi - 4 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 11. Dharam Pothi - 5 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 12. Dharam Pothi - 6 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 13. Dharam Pothi - 6-7 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 14. Sikh Religion the double EDGED SWORD, by Kharak Singh (Edi.), SGPC, Amritsar, 1998. 15. Sikhism and the World Society by Bhai Sahib Sirdar Kapur Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2002. 16. A Note on the Jap (U), by Bhai Sahib Sirdar Kapur Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2007. 17. Gur Bilas Patshtahi - 6 18. Gur Bilas Patshtahi - 10 19. Vaar Bhai Gurdas ji 20. Sikh Itihas - Part 1 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2010. 21. Sikh Itihas - Part 2, by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2010 22. Gurbani Vyakarn by Prof. Sahib Singh,Singh Brothers, Amritsar,2004. 23. Gurbani Dya Lagamatra di Vilakhanta by Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh, Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Trust Ludhiana, 2003 24. The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism part - 1

10 25. The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism part - 2 26. The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism part - 3 27. The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism part - 4 28. Guru Granth Vishav Kosh, Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi, Punjabi University, Patiala.

BOOKS PRESCRIBED - (GURMAT SANGEET)

1. Gurmat Sangeet Termonolgy by Dr. Gurnam Singh (Chief Edi.), Punjabi University, Patiala, 2. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Raag Ratnawali (Prof. Tara Singh), Punjabi University, Patiala. 3. Gurmat Sangeet Prabandh te Pasaar (Dr. Gurnam Singh), Punjabi University, Patiala. 4. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Raag Ratnakar (Dr. Gurnam Singh), S.G.P.C., Amritsar. 5. Sikh Musicology (Dr. Gurnam Singh): Kanishka Publishers, Delhi. 6. Gurbani Sangeet Darpan (Prof. Kartar Singh): S.G.P.C., Amritsar. 7. Gurmat Sangeet Darpan Part I & II (Prof. Kartar Singh): S.G.P.C., Amritsar. 8. Gurbani Sangeet Pracheen Reet Ratnawali Part I & II 9. (Bhai Avtar Singh, Bhai Gurcharan Singh): Punjabi University, Patiala. 10. Gurbani Sangeet Part I & II (Giani Gian Singh Abtabad): S.G.P.C., Amritsar. 11. Guru Angad Dev Sangeet Darpan, (Prof. Kartar Singh): S.G.P.C., Amritsar. 12. Gurmat Sangeet Vishesh Ank (Editor Dr. Jasbir Kaur): 13. Punjabi University, Patiala 14. Guru Nanak Sangeet Padti Granth Part I & II (Editor Sukhwant Singh): 15. Gur Gian Prakash, Jawaddi Kalan, Ludhiana 16. Sangeet Sidhant te Sohaj Shaster (Dr. D.S. Narula): Punjabi University, Patiala 17. Sangeet Roop Part-I,II,III (Dr. Devinder Kaur): Sangeetanjali Publications, Patiala 18. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Raag Ratnakar by Dr. Gurnam Singh: S.G.P.C., Amritsar 19. Gurmat Sangeet: Kirtani Aasa Di Vaar (Dr. Kanwaljit Singh), Gurmat Parkashan, Patiala. 20. Gurmat Sangeet: Parhtaal Shabad Gayan (Dr. Kanwaljit Singh), Gurmat Parkashan, Patiala. 21. Gurmat Sangeet Nirnaya (Gurmat Sangeet Par Hun Tak Mili Khoj), Chief Khalsa Diwan, Amritsar. 22. Mahan Kosh, Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha, Dept. of Language, Patiala. 23. Simriti Granth, Aduti Gurmat Sangeet Samelon. 24. Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth, Bhai Santokh Singh, Amritsar. 25. Gurmat Sangeet Parbandh te Pasar, Dr. Gurnam Singh, Punjabi University, Patiala. 26. Vadan Kala, Prof. Tara Singh, Punjabi University, Patiala. 27. Vismad Nad, Gurmat Sangeet Vishesh Ank, Ludhiana. 28. Sri Guru Granth Kosh, Bhai Sahib Bhai Vir Singh, Khalsa Trect Society, Amritsar. 29. Guru Granth Sanket Kosh, Prof. Pyara Singh Padam, Punjabi University, Patiala. 30. Amrit Kirtan (Gurmat Sangeet Vishesh Ank), (Monthly Magazine), Dr. Jagir Singh (Ed.), 31. Amrit Keertan Trust, Chandigarh. 32. Sangeet (Gurmat Sangeet Vishesh Ank), Sangeet Karyala Hathras, U.P. 33. Samajik Vigyan Pattar, Gurmat Sangeet Vishesh Ank, Punjabi University, Patiala. 34. Bhartiya Sangeet Da Itihas, Yoginder Sharma, Dr. Bachittar Singh, Punjabi University,Patiala. 35. Pracheen Panth Prakash, Rattan Singh Bhangu, Singh Brothers, Amritsar. 36. Sri Harmandir Sahib Da Sunehari Itihas, Singh Sahib Giani Kirpal Singh, SGPC, Amritsar. 37. Guru Nanak ate Sangeet, Dr. Jagir Singh, Lok Geet Parkashan, Chandigarh. 38. Kav ate Sangeet: Gurbani Pripekh, Dr. Jagir Singh, Punjabi Publication, Patiala. 39. H.C. Srivastav: Rag Parichay Part - I, II, III. 40. Sangeet Karyala, Haathras (U.P.): Sangeet Visharad 41. S. Bandhopadhay: Sitar Marg Part II. 42. Dr. Jagmohan Sharma: Tabla Vadan Part-I, Punjabi University, Publication.

11 43. Sangeet Kaumudi. Part-III (Punjabi), Published by Punjabi University, Patiala 44. Veena Mankaran: Sangeet Sar Part-I 45. Shanti Goverdhan: Sangeet Shashtra Darpan. 46. Bhagwat Sharan Sharma: Sitar Malika. 47. Sangeet Karyala, Hathras: Hamare Sangeet Rattan 48. Dr. Gurnam Singh: Sangeet Nibandhavali, Published by Punjabi University, Patiala. 49. Chander Kant Khosla: Sangeet Granth Te Bharti Sangeet Da Itihas. 50. Veena Mankaran: Sangeet Sar, Part III.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED (Tabla/Jorhi)

1. Tabla Vadan, Published by Pbi.Uni. : Jagmohan Sharma 2. Tabla Tarang : B. S.Nigam 3. Taal Prakash : Sangeet Karyala Hathras 4. Taal Prichiya - Part-I, II & III : G.C. Shrivastava 5. Taal Prabhakar Prshontri : G. C. Shrivastava 6. Taal Maartand : B. S. Sharma 7. Bhartiya Talon ka Shastriya vivechan: Arun Kumar Sen 8. Bhartiya Sangeet Vadyas : L. M. Mishra 9. Taal Rattan : Sujit Singh 10 Girish Chander Srivastava: Taal Parichay. 12. Bhagwat Sharan Sharma: Taal Parkash, Sangeet Karyalaya Haathras.

12 GUIDELINES 1. The University will provide all the teaching material on website. 2. The University will conduct an online examination in theory and practical examination will be conducted through video conferencing. 3. Gurmukhi and Gurmat Sangeet (Practical) are skill papers while Gurmat Studies is allied paper and Gurmat Sangeet (theory) is core paper. 4. All papers carry 100 marks and pass marks for all papers will be 50. 5. First Semester Spring of the Course will be held on August to November followed by the Examination in the month of December and Second Semester Autumn will be January to April followed by the Examination in the month of May. 6. The University will provide certificates to the successful candidates. Successful candidate who obtains 60% or more marks in all papers, shall be placed in the First division, those who obtain 55% or more marks but less than 60% marks shall be placed in Second division and below 55% marks shall be placed in third division. Successful candidates who obtain 75% or more marks in aggregate will be placed in the First Division with 'Distinction'. 7. Candidate will opt one stream in one session from Gurmat Sangeet (Gayan-Vocal), Gurmat Sangeet (Vadan-Instrumental : one string instrument Rabab, Saranda, Taus, Dilruba, Sarangi or Israj) but he may be allowed to play string instrument Rabab, Saranda, Taus, Dilruba, Sarangi, Israj or Tanpura as accompanist for Keertan performance. In the course of percussion, candidate will chose either Jorhi or Tabla. 8. Tutorials and Practicals will be held every alternate week. 9. Candidate will have to pass atleast three papers from total theory and practical papers otherwise he will be declared fail. 10. Candidate will reappear by filling the examination form within two months after the declaration of result with the examination fee of 50US$ (2500 INR). 11. For reappear, candidate will have maximum two chances only (in the month of December or March), otherwise he will be declared fail.

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