Songs of Kabir From the Adi Granth

Book Details:

• Author: Nirmal Dass

• Publisher: Sri Satguru Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 1992

• ISBN: 9788170303152

• Pages: 370

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 22 cm x 14.5 cm

• Weight: 540 gm

About the Book:
Kabir: Hymns from the Adi Granth by Nirmal Dass offers the first complete English translation of the hymns of Kabir as found in the Adi Granth, the holy scripture of the Sikhs. These powerful songs, long neglected due to being written in the Gurmukhi script, are now made accessible for English-speaking readers, offering deep insights into the devotional bhakti movement and the origins of Sikhism.

This book provides an essential resource for students and scholars of Indian religion, particularly those interested in the medieval Sants and their role in the spiritual reformation of Hinduism. Kabir, a central figure in this movement, questioned the very nature of spirituality and religiosity. His hymns, filled with profound truths and teachings, challenge established religious norms, calling for a deeper, internalized devotion to the divine. This work also presents Kabir’s doctrinal position within the Sant tradition, which rejected external rituals in favor of internal devotion to a formless, transcendent God.

The book includes explanatory notes for most songs, a glossary of terms, and an introduction contextualizing the hymns within the broader framework of Sikh piety and the Sikh Gurus' teachings. This makes it a critical text for anyone interested in exploring the intersection of Kabir’s thought and Sikh religious practice.

By preserving the nuances of Kabir's teachings within the Adi Granth, Nirmal Dass’s translation enables readers to engage with Kabir's hymns as part of a living tradition, ensuring that these hymns resonate with spiritual seekers today.