Sri Japji Sahib: English Translation from the Original Gurmukhi

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The task, therefore, of making meaning clear and of supplying the appropriate verb, case, or preposition that is often omitted, is not an easy one. The Japu Sahib includes a mention of God as wielder of weapons, consistent with the martial spirit of Dasam Granth.

We value each translation that was given as an offering to this project for the occasion of the 550th Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birthday. Related to Japji Sahib is the Jaap Sahib ( Punjabi: ਜਾਪੁ ਸਾਹਿਬ), the latter is found at the start of Dasam Granth and was composed by Guru Gobind Singh.I wanted to have the experience first and then judge it, rather than pass a judgment which would keep me from having the experience. Content [ edit ] 19th century commentary on the Japji Sahib Mural of Guru Nanak presenting and chanting the Japji Sahib in the presence of Guru Angad with Bhai Bala to side with a fly-whisk, circa 19th century. Virtue and vice do not come by mere words; actions repeated, again and again, are engraved on the soul. On a level far beyond left-brain comprehension and literal understanding of dictionary definitions, I knew the beauty and the grace and the transformative power of that sound current.

Imagination and intuition, besides knowledge of the topic concerned, as of the traditions and other writings of the Great Guru, prove to be a great guide. Understanding these concepts in right perspective would be a pre-requisite for anyone interested in gaining an in-depth familiarization with this religion. The book: "The Japji - Guru Nanak Dev's Master Key-Holy To The Mystery Of Deification Of Man" was published by Bhai Sher Singh, MSc, Kashmir on August 1, 1950. If you scroll down this page, you’ll find out more about the translators and the artist for these beautiful translations. By listening and believing bring humility in your mind; Within the sacred inner shrine, cleanse your mind.Initially I deliberately chose not to question or analyze the way that this bani instantly took up residence within me. It is the most sublime way of inner cleansing and transformation, the supreme preparation for the devotee and lover.