Into the light: Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj releases poetic treasure
Aglittering event at the Siri Fort Auditorium in Delhi was attended by thousands of spiritual seekers from India and abroad. Spiritual master and internationally recognised best-selling author, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj, along with Hardeep Singh Puri, minister of housing and urban affairs and petroleum and natural gas, launched the book Abode of Light (Manzil-eNoor). The book is the English translation of 96 verses penned in Urdu by poet-saint Sant Darshan Singh Ji Maharaj, in praise of Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj and his teachings. The book was published to commemorate the 500th birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism and won the Urdu Academy Award for poetry.
“It gives me immense joy to release this book, Abode of Light, which shares Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj’s message, so everyone can find light within that leads to peace, happiness, divine love and unity,” said Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj, adding, “The teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj brought light into the lives of many, turning them spiritually uplifted. He was indeed an ‘abode of light’.”
Quoting a few verses from the book, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj said, “Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj wanted us to truly recognise ourselves and lead a life of oneness with God. He gave the message of gender equality and honest living, which we must imbibe in our lives. It is my prayer that this book brings light into the lives of everyone.”
Puri congratulated Sant
Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj for the commendable work. “I consider it a privilege to become a part of this book’s journey, which underlines the universal applicability of Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj’s message. The book is inspired by the eternal and divine message of peace, oneness, sewa and coexistence preached by him. The Urdu verses are
translated in English, with transliteration in Devnagari and Roman scripts, making it easy for all to read and understand. Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj has done a tremendous job of translating this book, and has succeeded in bringing the message of Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj to a larger audience. The sagacity, wisdom and humility of Sant
Darshan Singh Ji Maharaj’s work has been honoured by Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj,” said Puri.
Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj heads the non-profit organisation Science of Spirituality. His books include Detox the Mind, Meditation as Medication for the Soul and Inner and Outer Peace through Meditation.