They are a living representation of wisdom and of our path. Because it has been such a difficult task to protect these scriptures multiple genocides and many attempts to silence them, we’ve taken their well-being very, very seriously throughout our history.
I feel humbled to review this volume as its beauty and relevance surpasses all that has been written about GURU NANAK during the last 551 years for the English speaking world.
"One day while I was listening to the shabads and contemplating Guru Sahib's martyrdom, I saw Guru Sahib and the scene of his torture. My eyes teared up and I began crying. I saw a glimpse of Guru Sahib and how he saw his beloved Sajanra right next to him, and everywhere, and how he remained by His side until his departure. It was a very moving moment and I knew I had to paint it."
Some Random Thoughts by author Hardev Singh Virk
"Cruelty, material attachment, greed and anger are the four rivers of fire. Falling into them, one is burnt, O Nanak!" (SGGS p 147).
To be noted that not all the handwritten manuscripts of Guru Granth Sahib Ji contain Mahalla 10 but just the Dohra.
As I mature and struggle to navigate my everyday world whilst continuously contemplating and grappling with the good and bad that competes in my life...
Knowing something mystical was happening, the Giani Jee asked the few people sitting in the Darbaar Sahib to leave, and closed the doors.