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Zafarnama [Sarna, Guru Gobind Singh and Navtej] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Zafarnama Review: Excellent translation of a priceless work of art - I always wanted to know what the Zafarnama entailed other than knowing that it was a letter written in Persian script to Emperor Aurangzeb by the 10th Sikh Guru. Of course, many Sikhs cannot read or write Persian in the modern day; I therefore got this book from desertcart in its hardcover form to ascertain if its contents would do the modern day reader any justice in bringing the soul of this epic poetry. Not only does the translation appear to be easy to understand, but it is also written in rhymes. The author has really done a fabulous job in making this work available to the World. One does not need to be well versed in poetry to understand the praises and reproaches Guru Gobind Singh Ji wrote to make the Emperor aware of his oppression and misuse of power, who was guided only by his selfish ego to proclaim his version of a cohesive Islamic Empire. I strongly recommend this book to any avid reader with interest in history, especially Sikh history of the 17th century AD. A must for all young readers curious to learn what events took place during the Sikh retaliation against Mughal forces and why the Sikhs had to fight for their freedom and that of other faiths to give shape to modern India's diaspora. Beautifully done! Review: Excellent translation and beautiful poem - This is the best and most beautiful translation of Zafernama I’ve seen! Much better than any others I’ve read.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 684 Reviews |
N**K
Excellent translation of a priceless work of art
I always wanted to know what the Zafarnama entailed other than knowing that it was a letter written in Persian script to Emperor Aurangzeb by the 10th Sikh Guru. Of course, many Sikhs cannot read or write Persian in the modern day; I therefore got this book from Amazon in its hardcover form to ascertain if its contents would do the modern day reader any justice in bringing the soul of this epic poetry. Not only does the translation appear to be easy to understand, but it is also written in rhymes. The author has really done a fabulous job in making this work available to the World. One does not need to be well versed in poetry to understand the praises and reproaches Guru Gobind Singh Ji wrote to make the Emperor aware of his oppression and misuse of power, who was guided only by his selfish ego to proclaim his version of a cohesive Islamic Empire. I strongly recommend this book to any avid reader with interest in history, especially Sikh history of the 17th century AD. A must for all young readers curious to learn what events took place during the Sikh retaliation against Mughal forces and why the Sikhs had to fight for their freedom and that of other faiths to give shape to modern India's diaspora. Beautifully done!
J**L
Excellent translation and beautiful poem
This is the best and most beautiful translation of Zafernama I’ve seen! Much better than any others I’ve read.
B**K
Outstanding and a must read for every Sikh and lover of poetry
Simply outstanding and exceptional- From an author who has devoted much time and effort to produce a masterful piece of work -really appreciated this as it brought the depth and feeling of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s emotions to the reader
S**L
Guru Kings English langauge Poem
It is clear the effort given to preserving the tenth Gurus message whilst maintaining English verse.
A**R
Must read
Has been looking for a while glad i found it and can’t wait to read it 🙏
M**I
Lovely book
Gifted this to my mother and she loved it! Great addition to her collection.
T**L
One of the most complete translation of the Zafarnama
This book has one of the most complete translation of the Zafarnama. No verses are omitted, rather the author clearly states when the translation might be a bit off or leave room for interpretation.
P**R
Five Stars
Absolutely beautiful work and translation of great writings of Guru Gobind Sahib ji.
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