The Jap Ji: the Message of Guru Nanak: From the Basic Sikh Scripture

by Kirpal Singh (Translator), Guru Nanak

An explanation of the teachings of Guru Nanak [1469-1539 AD] including Surat Shabd Yoga, the current day version of his teachings.

Genres: Spirituality

182 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1973

Reviews

[Monica Pawlan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is translation and interpretation of this classic spiritual writing by Guru Nanak, who founded the Sikh religion. He lived from April 15,1469 to September 22, 1539. The author, Kirpal Singh, a spiritual adept himself was able to see directly into the meaning of the original writing and explain it in plain language. An uplifting and interesting read.

[Phil Calandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The Jap Ji..." is a translation of the classic hymn of Guru Nanak by Kirpal Singh, a modern saint. Jap Ji is the prologue to the Guru Granth Sahib which is the central religious text of the Sikhs. The Jap Ji lays down the principles of Guru Nanak's teachings and explains the means to achieve "oneness" with "Being" or with the "Divine". Achieving communion with the Divine Word or Holy Naam is the central theme of the spiritual path. An essential element to this spiritual path is "Simran" which is described as the constant remembrance of "God" by means of the meditation of a person, place or thing of one's own liking. Through Jap, or meditation, one is transformed into the object leaving all sense of one's separate existence and one begins a new life of spirituality defined as Ji. This is a comprehensive study of Surat Shabd Yoga which is the union of the soul (surat) with the sound current (shabd) of "God". This is an inspiring and informative book which I would highly recommend.