Anand Sahib Translation: Published

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Wahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa, Wahe Guru Ji Ki Fateh.

 

Almost two years ago (oh my goodness – has it really been that

long??), I posted a draft translation of Guru Amar Das's Anand Sahib

on my blog. Since that time, the translation has gone through a few

minor tweaks, and a lengthy self-publishing process. But this summer,

the translation of Guru Amar Das's Anand Sahib made it into book form

(at last.) For those of you who like the writing that I do, and who

may have read the translation on-line, if you would like a copy of the

publication, please visit:

www.sikhdharma.org/store/products/anand-sahib-song-bliss.

 

This translation is not typical. It plays with language on a deeper

level. To my mind, it does not make sense that one word of Gurbani

equals one word of English. Gurbani says something that the English

language has never even imagined. To understand the theoretical

framework behind the translation – please take a look at this essay

from January of 2007.

http://ekongkaar.blogspot.com/2007/01/anand-sahib-maps-of-reality-in.html

 

One " perk " about the actual physical publication is that there is an

essay in the beginning by the late Siri Singh Sahib Bhai Sahiba

Harbhajan Singh Khalsa Yogiji (also known as Yogi Bhajan). It is an

essay where he talks about the state and psychology of Anand. It's an

essay that I listened to over and over again during the translation

process – because it gave me a starting point and direction to

understand what Guru Amar Das was talking about when he sung this

teaching song about " Bliss. " If you decide to get a copy of the book,

I hope you enjoy the essay. It's quite amazing.

 

May you be blessed to experience the truth, reality and bliss in

yourSelf. And may the Divine Light in you shine with love and grace

for all to see for endless times to come.

 

With Divine Light, Divine Love and many blessings,

 

Ek Ong Kaar Kaur