Kulbir Singh Thind

Thind considers the intersection of religious scholarship and digital innovation, focusing on the accessibility of Sikh religious texts through technology. His work primarily revolves around making sacred scriptures more accessible to a global audience by using technological advancements. By developing the Gurbani-CD in 1995, a pioneering digital archive of Sikh religious texts, Thind distributed around 35,000 copies, thus facilitating wider access to these texts. His efforts extend to creating multiple Unicode Gurmukhi fonts, including the Gurbani-Lipi font designed specifically for the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Moreover, Thind broke new ground by developing phonetic transliteration methods that allowed Sikh scriptures to be read in English characters, broadening their reach and understanding.\n\nThind's approach blends meticulous technical development with a deep commitment to religious scholarship. Whereas traditional literary authors may focus on narrative or thematic exploration, Thind integrates technology to preserve and disseminate religious texts. This method is not only innovative but essential in keeping Sikh scriptures relevant in a digital age, benefiting scholars, practitioners, and those interested in Sikhism worldwide. His contributions to digital content creation and religious scholarship are especially valuable for readers who seek to explore Sikh texts in a more accessible format. By providing these digital resources, Thind's work has a lasting impact on how religious texts are accessed and understood, thus enriching the field of religious studies.