Our Mission

The wise people speak
The highest spiritual poetry.

These beloved jewels are beyond any price.

Deeply listening to their words,
A person earns her liberation.

She liberates the world, as well,
Helping it swim across.

Such a life is successful,
And the companions of such a one
Also find success.

- Excerpted from Sukhmani Sahib, 24-3
- Composed by Guru Arjan Dev ji

Opening of Mool Mantra in the hand of Guru Arjan Dev taken from Kartapuri Bir in the collection of the Sodhi family. Published in Shabad Guru - Illustrated Catalogue of Rare Guru Granth Sahib Manuscripts - Edited by Dr. Mohinder Singh.

Ik Jot Foundation researches the sacred poems and songs, compiled in the Siri Guru Granth Sahib, from a universal and interfaith spirit. We offer English poetic interpretations of these songs based on this approach. 

We connect to related historical, musical and literary material to help create context for these songs. We make this work available to the public through publications and (in time) through the development of a Creative Commons database where others can participate.

We offer workshops, courses and trainings that apply this universal wisdom to develop the human potential; facilitate healing in body, mind and spirit; and build interfaith community.