Padma Shri had been announced for eminent scholar Dr Rattan Singh Jaggi of Patiala in the field of literature and education.
Padma Shri Dr Rattan Singh Jaggi is well-known in Punjabi and Hindi literary circle with Gurmat literature being his forte. He has devoted more than 70 years of his life to serve the cause of Punjabi, Hindi and Gurmat literature.
Padma Shri Dr Rattan Singh Jaggi got a PhD in 1962 from Panjab University, Chandigarh, on the subject of “Dasam Granth Da Pauranik Addhyan”. He was awarded DLitt by Magadh University, Bodhgaya, in 1973 where his subject in Hindi was “Sri Guru Nanak: Vyaktitatva, Krititva Aur Chintan”.
Padma Shri Dr Rattan Singh Jaggi has authored many books on Guru Nanak Bani. During the 550th Parkash Purb celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev, the Punjab Government got a volume titled “Guru Nanak Bani: Paathatey Vyakhya” prepared from Dr Jaggi in Punjabi and Hindi which was distributed. He has also translated Tulsi Ramayan (Ramcharitmanas) in Punjabi.
Realising the need for an encyclopedia in order to answer the queries concerned with Guru Granth Sahib, in a brief but accredited manner, Padma Shri Dr Rattan Singh Jaggi authored “Guru Granth Vishavkosh (Encyclopedia)” in 2002 which was published by Punjabi University, Patiala. To honour Padma Shri Dr Jaggi for his accomplishments in the field of literature, Punjabi University awarded him honorary D Litt degree in 2014 with Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, following the suit in 2015.
Academic Qualification
M.A. (Hindi)
J.D. (Diploma in Journalism)
B.A. Persian (Addl.)
B.A. Sanskrit (Addl.)
Ph.D. – A Critical Study of the Pauranic Compostions in The Dasam Granth (Published).
D.Litt. – Guru Nanak: His Personality, Works and Teachings (Published). Magadh University, Bodh Gaya(1973)
Teaching & Reserch Experience(52 years )
- Lecturer – 1957-1971(Different Colleges & Punjabi University, Patiala)
Reader – 1971-1978 (Punjabi University)
Professor & Head – 1978-1987, Department of Punjabi Literary Studies (Punjabi University, Patiala) Professor (Re-employed)- - 1987-1989(Department of Punjabi Literary Studies)
Remained Research Fellow of Punjabi University for more than Ten years and Guru Nanak Dev University for one year for different projects (1990-2001) . - roject Director, Nirukat Shri Guru Granth Sahib, Dehradoon for six years (2002-2007).
Senior Fellow Punjabi University (2008-11)
Life Fellow Punjabi University, Patiala (2012-onwards)Specialization
Literature of Medieval Period of Punjabi, Hindi Languages and Bhakti Movement
Sikh Scriptures
Indian PoeticsPublication
Total Books :128
Punjabi: 67(+20 -Khoj-Patrikas)
Hindi: 7
English: 3
Translation :24
Research Paper: 168
Articles, A.I.R. Talks etc.
Lessons C.C.: 58List of Publications
PUNJABI
- 1. Dasam Granth da Pauranic Adeyan, awarded, New Book Company, Jalandhar – 1965.
- 2. Vichardhara, Madan Publishers – Patiala – 1966.
- 3. Varan Bhai Gurdas-Shabad Anukramrika Ate Kosh, awarded, Pujabi University, Patiala – 1966.
- 4. Dasam Grant h da kartritva, Punjabi Sahit Sabha, New Delhi -1966
- 5. Guru Gobind Singh di Bani vich Swarantrata di Bhavna- Guru Gobind Singh Foundation, Chandigarh – 1967
- 6. Guru Nanak Bani, Awarded, madan Publishers, Patiala-1968.
- 7. Guru Nanak di Vichardhara, Awarded, Navyug Publishers, Delhi-1969.
- 8. Gurbani Teeke : Anandghan;, -Language Department, Patiala-1970
- 9. Bansawalinama Dasan Patshahian Ka, Punjab University, Chandigarh 1972.
- 10. Bhai Gurdas:Jiwani ate Rachna, Punjabi University, Patiala-1974.
- 11. Guru Nanak : Jiwani Ate Vyaktitav, Awarded, Punjabi Sahit Sabha, new Delhi- 1974.
- 12. Bani Shaikh Farid, Pepsu Book Depot, Patiala-1976.
- 13. Sahit Saurabh, Pepsu Book Depot, Patiala-1976.
- 14. Punjabi Sahit da Itihas(1701-1850), Punjabi University, Patiala-1976 ; Revised ed.(1701-1900)-1992.
- 15. Puratan Janamsakhi da Vishleshanatmak Adeyan-Pepsu Book Depot, Patiala-1977.
- 16. Vichar Vishleshan, Pepsu Book Depot, Patiala-1977.
- 17. Moian di Jaag(Part-II & III), Punjabi University, Patiala-1982.
- 18. Moian di Jaag (Part -I), Punjabi University, Patiala-1983.
- 19. Jangnama Singha Te Farangian : Adeyan Ate Sampadan- Punjabi University, Patiala-1983.
- 20. Bhai Mani Singh- Jiwan Ate Rachna -Punjabi University, Patiala-1983.
- 21. Puratan Punjabi Vartak : Saroop ate Vikas, – Punjab State University Text Book Board, Chandigarh-1984.
- 22. Puratan Janamsakhi: Mul-Path ate Vishleshan-Pavitar Parmanik Parkashak, Patiala-1984.
- 23. Bani Guru Ravidas – languages Department, Patiala-1984.
- 24. Punjabi de Parmukh Sahitkar -Punjabi University Patiala –1987.
- 25. Malve di kaveeshri Parampra, (Co-ed.) – Punjabi University Patiala – 1988.
- 26. Sahitya Adeyan Vidhian-Punjabi University Patiala – 1988.
- 27. Bhai Vir Singh Sahit Kosh-Punjabi University Patiala – 1988.
- 28. Punjab de Parsidh Sahit Kosh -Punjabi University Patiala – 1989.
- 29. Sahit Kosh – Punjabi University Patiala – 1989.
- 30. Asa di Var da Teeka – Punjabi University Patiala – 1990.
- 31. Dasam Granth Parichai – Gobind Sadan, New Delhi – 1990.
- 32. Dasam Granth Bani Beora – Punjabi University Patiala – 1991.
- 33. Shri Guru Granth Parichai – Gobind Sadan, New Delhi – 1991.
- 34. Gur Sandesh- Singh Brothers, Amritsar – 1991.
- 35. Puratan Kav Ramzan, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar – 1991.
- 36. Sahit de Roop – Punjabi University Patiala – 1991.
- 37. Sahit Sandarbh Kosh, Awarded – Punjabi University Patiala – 1994.
- 38. Dr. Mohan Singh Kavitavali, Awarded – Punjabi University Patiala – 1994.
- 39. Gurbakhash Singh Preetlari de Pratinind Lekh, Part-I – Punjabi University Patiala – 1996.
- 40. Gurbakhash Singh Preetlari de Pratinind Lekh, Part-II – Punjabi University Patiala – 1996.
- 41. Punjabi Sahit da Sarotmoolak Itihas, Part – I, Punjabi University Patiala – 1998.
- 42 . Punjabi Sahit da Sarotmoolak Itihas, Part –II, Punjabi University Patiala – 1999.
- 43 . Punjabi Sahit da Sarotmoolak Itihas, Part – III, Punjabi University Patiala – 2000.
- 44 . Punjabi Sahit da Sarotmoolak Itihas, Part – IV, Punjabi University Patiala – 2001.
- 45 . Punjabi Sahit da Sarotmoolak Itihas, Part – V, Punjabi University Patiala – 2002.
- 46. Jap Sahib da Gaurav – Gobind Sadan, New Delhi – 1999.
- 47. Guru Granth Vishav Kosh, Part-I- Pujabi University, Patiala – 2002.
- 48. Guru Granth Vishav Kosh, Part-II- Pujabi University, Patiala – 2002.
- 49. Nirukat Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Vol-III, Pujabi University, Patiala – 2003.
- 50. Nirukat Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Vol-IV, Pujabi University, Patiala – 2004.
- 51. Amal je keete duni vich, Gur Rattan Publishers, Patiala – 2005.
- 52. Sikh Panth Vishavkosh, Vol-I, Gur Rattan Publishers, Patiala- 2005.
- 53. Sikh Panth Vishavkosh, Vol-II, Gur Rattan Publishers, Patiala- 2005.
- 54. Nirukat Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Vol-V, Punjabi University, Patiala – 2007.
- 55. Guru Manyo Granth, Takhat Sachkhand, Hazur Sahib, Nanded – 2008.
- 56. Ithias Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Punjabi University, Patiala – 2008.
- 57. Guru Granth Sahib De Banikar, Arsi Publishers, Delhi – 2009.
- 58. Japji : Anubhooti Ate Abhevyakti, Arsi Publishers, Delhi – 2009.
- 59. Sheikh Farid : Jeevan, Chinta Ate Bani, Arsi Publishers, Delhi – 2009.
- 60. Guru Teg Bhadur : Bani Vishleshan, Gurmat Parkashan, Patiala – 2011.
- 61. Sri Guru Granth Sahib : Sadhna da Saroop, Punjabi University, Patiala – 2012.
- 62. Sewa Panth : Sadhna Ate Sahit, National Book Trust, New Delhi – 2013.
- 63. Jangnama Sinhan Te Farangian, National Book Trust, New Delhi – 2013.
- 64. Hari Singh Nalwa, National Book Trust, New Delhi – 2013.
- 65. Chandi Di Var – Sahitak Adheyan, Gurmat Parkashan, Patiala – 2013.
- 66. Asa Di Var : Vishleshan Ate Viyakhya, Gurmat Parkashan, Patiala – 2013.
- 67. Prof. Puran Singh – Ek Adheyan, Gurmat Parkashan, Patiala – 2013.
- 68-87. (20) Khoj Patrika, Spl. Issues, Punjabi University, Patiala.
HINDI
- 1. Dasam Granth Ki Pauranic Pristhbhoomi, Awarded, Bharti Sahit Mandir, Delhi – 1965.
- 2. Guru Nanak Rachnawali – Languages Deptt., Patiala – 1970.
- 3. Puratan Janam Sakhi – Languages Deptt., Patiala – 1970.
- 4. Bani Sheikh Farid- Baba Farid Memorial Society, Patiala – 1974.
- 5. Guru Nanak Vyaktitiva, Krititva Aur Chintan Awarded – Languages Deptt., Patiala – 1975.
- 6. Guru Partap Suraj, Vol. VII – LLanguages Deptt., Punjabi University, Patiala – 1976.
- 7. Guru Amardas Rachnavali – Punjabi University, Patiala – 1982.
ENGLISH
- 1. Perspective of Guru Amardas (Co-ed.) – Punjabi University, Patiala – 1982.
- 2. The Holy Granth (ed.) – Punjabi University, Patiala – 1985.
- 3. Essasys in Sikhism (ed.) – Languages Deptt., Patiala – 1988.
Research Guidance & Editor
Had been guiding Ph.D., M.Litt, M.Phil., M.A. Students since 1963, on a large variety of subjects. Worked as Chief Editor of “KHOJ PATRIKA” a research manazing of Punjabi University for ten years and edited 20 issues, out of which 16 are special issues. Also remained on editorial boards of many universities’ Magazines .
TRANSLATION & COMMENTARY
- 1. Abe Hayat (Urdu to Punjabi), Language Deptt., Patiala – 1965.
- 2. Rajniti Vigyan Ate Sangathan de Sidhant(English to Punjabi) – Punjabi University, Patiala – 1965.
- 3. Sikh Ithias Ki Jhanakian Vol. – II (English to Hindi) – Punjabi University, Patiala – 1976.
- 4. Punjabi Ram Kavya (Punjabi to Hindi) – Languages Deptt, Patiala – 1977.
- 5. Tulsi Ramayan – Adheyan, Sampadan Ate Viyakhya, (Hindi to Punjabi), Awarded, Punjabi University, Patiala – 1977.
- 6. Nanak Singh (English to Hindi) – Sahitya Academy, New Delhi – 1992.
- 7. Upnishadan Dian Kahanian (Hindi to Punjabi) – National Book Trust – 1997.
- 8-12. Sri Dasam Granth Sahib – Sampadan Ate Viyakhya (Punjabi) Gobind Sadan New Delhi 5 Vols 1999 – 2000.
- 13-17. Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Sampadan Ate Viyakhya(Hindi), Gobind Sadan, New Delhi – 1st Vol. – 2006, 2nd Vol. – 2008 (III, IV, V in Press).
- 18-22. Arth Bodh Sri Guru Granth Sahib – V Vols., Arsi Publishers, Delhi – 2007.
- 23. Guru Manyo Granth, Takhat Sachkhand, Hazur Sahib, Nanded – 2008.
- 24. Bhav Parbodhni Teeka Sri Guru Granth Sahib, VIII Vols., Punjabi University, Patiala – 2013.
