Singh, Guru Gobind
Zafarnama (Paperback)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143425557
- author:
- Singh, Guru Gobind
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Zafarnama is a powerful and evocative poem written by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. In 111 stirring stanzas, he addresses the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, condemning his empire's moral and spiritual bankruptcy.
Translated with passion and conviction by Navtej Sarna, this book brings to life the valiant voice of Guru Gobind Singh and the power of his poetic genius. A passionate disavowal of tyranny that remains ever relevant, Zafarnama is a testament to the enduring spirit of resistance and justice.
With its exquisite Persian verse, this poem forms the core of the Guru's spiritual philosophy, highlighting his deep understanding of the true nature of God and Creation. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in Sikhism, poetry, or the history of India.