Customer Reviews
Review - By: Agya R. Singh, 05 Jun 2007 
It is not uncommon to have doubts or questionsin mind as one reads Gurbani or listens to a Gurbani rendering. Apart from the literal meaning of the words, it is more often the essence of a Shabad or a particular verse that causes dilema as it appears to be notin tune with some other Shabad. Even being fully convinced of limited ability to fully comprehend the divine composition, one allows mind to question the apparent contradictions treating it as claim of a Child to ask questions from his Father. The doubts get cleared a number of times after rehearsing & re-rehearsingin mind , but on many points they do persist due to inadequacy of human understanding. The confusion confronts much more the younger generations & those who have no exposure to Gurbaniin original script. This book is a genuine & commendable attempt to clear conflicts & cobwebsin mind . While explaining the simple meaning as well as the essence of each 'Pauri' , author shares with the readers his views as to why interpretation by a particular Scholar or Tikakar has been followedin the book. This has been done by referring to the mystical, spiritual, religious, historical & social context. The style is participatory, the reader feels drawnin discussion & encouraged, as if, to add his own interpretation. I wish the book reaches the maximum number of followers & seekers of way to God.
japji sahiba refreshing reminder not only for every sikh,but every of any reigion. - By: Gurdev S. Purewal, 19 May 2007 A short history of sikh religion & a very well writtenin english, commentary of japji sahib.The author seems to have a very deep knowledge of sikh & other religions.He has quoted without criticism from all other religious books & authors with praise,not criticism.There were a lot of things which were new to me about the sikh religion .The book is enjoyable reading.One feels like reading again & again to reap the full benefit.I would recommend everyone to read this book not only to learn what our daily prayer means but to feel the wisdom & godly mind of The Great Guru Nanak.
KNOW THE AUTHOR - By: Dr. Anand, 10 May 2007 YOU could have been the author of such a book if YOU had done the following:-
(Only some examples given to save your time!)
1. Have your basement full of books (personal collection of thousands). Read every imaginable literature for over 50 years, including comics, science fiction, humour, philosophy etc & wrote poetry & prose yourself.
2. Studied various religious philosophies (with deep respect), understood & practiced your own religion (faithfully).
3. Published a book & did not tell anyone (except your family).
4. Graduatedin Science & Engineering, did military service with honour.
5. Cycled over 100 milesin one day. Walked 80 miles up the mountain.
6. Were an Administrative Headin the Government of a State (population over 24 million)in the field of Education, Law & Order etc
7. Were the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of a major National Bank.
8. Served as a prominent member of the Human Rights Commission of a State (Ref-6 above)
This author has all that rich experience behind him. He has researched /analysed almost all (over 26) major views available on the subject & then given his own valuable opinion.
The reader is likely to have the satisfaction of reading not one book but 26+1.
I am proud to say that I personally know the Author for the last almost 40 years.
Wish you happy reading.
May the Almighty Bless You.
The small 'i' is the bigger 'you' ! - By: Zakhmi Jigar, 08 May 2007 
This is a very personal response to the book.Not being a religious person myself nor an intellectual one,i started reading this book out of curiosity.Surprisingly i completed reading the bookin three sittings.Not only that ,i read it over again & made some `notes' for future reference.The book inspired me to introspect & look at myself from a distance.
One of my `notes' says:-"Detatch your ego to know your real self."
No wonder the day i finished the book,i happened to(effortlessly) write a dozen coupletsin praise of the Almighty.(and i am no poet ,nor a religious person!)Presently i am struggling to grasp the meaning of this all.
Meanwhile,thank you Mr Chahal(the author) for your sincere effort.
Gill
