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English translations of Japji Sahib, Anand Sahib and Sukhmani Sahib are available as physical books and can be purchased through The Sikh Bookshelf.
On this page you will find links to e-publications of teaching songs (shabads) from the Sikh tradition.
Each link offers poetic interpretation of these songs, as translated by Ek Ong Kaar Kaur Khalsa, aka Ek Ong Kaar Khalsa Michaud.
They also include the original Gurmukhi along with a Romanized pronunciation guide.
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The Longing of the Soul
Four Sacred Songs on Love
Shabad Hazaaray 4 Letters of Longing
Calling the Soul Mate
The Engagement Shabads
Laava(n) - The Marriage Ceremony
Kirtan Sohilaa
Soothing evening prayer.
The Shabad of the Subtle Channels
Yoga master Bhagat Bayn(.)ee sings about the Ida, Pingala, Shushumna and the inner flow of power.
Basa(n)t Kee Vaar - The Ballad of Spring
Spring is a time of rebirth, renewal, healing and possibility. Meditating on this shabad brings prosperity, vitality and awakening.
The Lament
Two beautiful songs by Guru Nanak, honoring the passing of the Spirit.
All Are Wives Of The Husband
The contented wife relies on You.
Prayer to Destroy the Destruction
Let the Divine reveals Itself to your awareness. That touch can turn tragedies into triumph.
Prayer for Mother Earth
This sweet, life-affirming song describes the Earth as having a prayerful consciousness and the True One as being her protector.
Blessings of A Woman
This verse exemplifies Guru Naanak’s respectful regard for women, and his attempt to awaken men from their ignorance and prejudice.
The Mother’s Prayer
The inspiration for this shabad came from Guru Arjan’s own mother, Bibi Bhani.