The Beloved Forces of the Guru

Contents: 1. The concept of Akal. 2. Followers of Akal become Akalis. 3. Akali Nihang Singh Khalsa. 4. Early Akali Nihang Commandants. 5. The Peerless at the Peak. 6. Nihangs during the British period. 7. Nihang developments in Nanded. 8. Entering the modern era. 9. The growth of Taruna Dals. 10. Nihang way of living. 11. Living in the high spirits. 12. Looking into future. Index.

"The book under reference \'The Beloved Forces of the Guru\' shows his deep intellect to carry out the research work regarding the Nihang Singhs. He has traced out the concept of Akal and has clarified that followers of Akal became Akalies. He has also given in detail the history of Buddah Dal and Taruna Dal. This is a very unique book which first time elaborates the history of all Dals of Nihangs in detail. Shri Pall deserves congratulations for writing such a history book, different from other history books in many respects and focussing mainly on their most cherished qualities of head and heart." (jacket)