Guru Nanak (1469-1539), a native of Panjab, founded the Sikh religion. His vast corpus of nearly a thousand hymns forms the core of the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikhs' sacred book of ethics, philosophy, and theology. The scripture was expanded and enriched by his nine successors, and Sikhs continue to revere it today as the embodiment of their tradition. Poems from the Guru Granth Sahib offers a compilation of spiritual lyrics showcasing the range and depth of Guru Nanak's literary style while conveying his pluralistic vision of the singular divine and his central values of equality, inclusivity, and civic action. This new English translation includes celebrated long hymns such as "Alphabet on the Board" and "Ballad of Hope" alongside innovative shorter poems like "The Hours." It is presented here alongside the original text in Gurmukhi, the script developed by the Guru himself.

Poems from the Guru Granth Sahib (Murty Classical Library of India)

Literature & Fiction

Nanak, Guru

Poetry

Harvard University Press

“A landmark volume, filled with beautiful renderings of writings from the Guru Granth Sahib.” 
―Simran Jeet Singh, author of The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life\nAn exquisite new translation of Guru Nanak’s verses, illuminating the sacred tenets cherished by millions of Sikhs worldwide.\nGuru Nanak (1469–1539), a native of Panjab, founded the Sikh religion. His vast corpus of nearly a thousand hymns forms the core of the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikhs’ sacred book of ethics, philosophy, and theology. The scripture was expanded and enriched by his nine successors, and Sikhs continue to revere it today as the embodiment of their tradition.\nThis beautiful new translation by Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh, a foremost authority on Sikhism, offers a selection of spiritual lyrics composed by Guru Nanak. Here the reader will find the range and depth of his pluralistic vision of the singular divine and discover his central values of equality, inclusivity, and civic action―values that continue to shape the lives of Sikhs worldwide.

Poems from the Sikh Sacred Tradition (Murty Classical Library of India)

This is an English translation of Guru Nanak's famous Sri Japji Sahib which was originally written in Gurmukhi script. This is rightly regarded as one of the world's great spiritual classics. It is uplifting and universal in its message of love and devotion. This particular edition is in black and white with a beautifully illustrated design on each page. Includes a brief introduction by Professor David Christopher Lane, Ph.D. There is also a color edition available as well.

Sri Japji Sahib

Religion & Spirituality

Lane, David Christopher

Other Eastern Religions & Sacred Texts

Mount San Antonio College/Philosophy Group

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