Gems of Gurbani Author:Uttamjeet Kaur A prayer book written in transliterated Punjabi and English. There are 101 chapters, including Gurbanee, Mool-Mantra, Hay Goind Hay Gopal, Dhan su welaa, Darshan Dekh jeeva gur tera, Satgur aaio Saran Tuhaaree, and Sunau binantee thaakur mera. — INTRODUCTION — An attempt has been made to give English rendering of a few Shabads of Guru Granth Sahib... more » & poetry of Bhai Gurdas and Bhai Nandial for the benefit of those who do not know Gurmukhi script and Punjabi language. My purpose was to give a glimpse of true understanding of Guru's Bani and to enjoy the spirit of Guru's teachings. These are samples of Shabads which can be recited at various special occasions, particularly during times of stress when soul needs to be uplifted in spite of vicissitude of circumstances.
A few key concepts like True Guru, Guru-Mantra, Name, Sadh-Sangat, oneness of the Ten Gurus, Khalsa-its ideals and code of conduct, Sewa Daswandh, Guru Purbs, etc. are explained. Guru's Bani, like an ocean, cannot be comprehended fully; but a few gems can be fathomed which have been compiled in these writings...