The Ballad of Chandi

Poems of resistance and Victory

 

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Step into a fresh translation of Guru Gobind Singh's Ballad of Chandi, brought to life with vivid imagery. 

 

For centuries Sikhs have recited its first verse in the Ardās, a daily prayer of remembrance. Now encounter the entire ballad with all its poetic genius. 

 

The Goddess is Shaktī - power, strength, and action - learn Her story, a timeless allegory of resilience and resistance. 
Transliteration & English translation line by line. Limited edition of Gurmukhi version featuring calligraphy.

 

Commentary & references  connecting the multiple compositions of Chandi / Shakti in the Dasam Granth and Devī Māhātmya.

 

Illustrated glossaries of mythological references,  weapons, and battle formations. 
Nearly 200 pages of translation, commentary, and illustration.

 

  • Part I: Origins & Context of the poems
  • Part II: Translation & Commentary (Manglacharan, Mahikasura, Dhumarlochan, Chanda & Munda, Raktabīja, Nisumbh, Sumbh, Victory)
  • Part III: Glossaries & References

“Win the battle of the mind, and the world is yours.” - Guru Nanak

 

ਖੰਡਾ ਪ੍ਰਿਥਮੈ ਸਾਜ ਕੈ
ਜਿਨ ਸਭ ਸੈਸਾਰੁ ਉਪਾਇਆ

 

In the beginning, You created Death (Khanda the double-edged Sword), from which all the manifest world arose

Who would benefit from this book

Poets and writers drawing inspiration from mythology and allegory.

Artists imagining new worlds with old allegories. 

Readers exploring resilience, conflict, and the inner self. 

Seekers wanting to understand Guru Gobind Singh’s poetic style. 

Learners curious about the role of Shaktī and Sikh philosophy.

Thinkers drawn to the fusion of story, philosophy, and vision.

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Contents

Part I: Origins and context

Part II: Translation and commentary

Invocation (Manglacharan)

Act I: Mahikasura

Act II: Dhumarlochan

Act III: Chanda & Mund

Act IV: Raktabija

Act V: Nisumbh

Act VI: Sumbh

Act VII: Victory & Blessings

Part III: Glossary and references
Glossary of mythological references
Glossary of Weapons

References and bibliography

Editions & Pre-Order

Choose the format that suits you:
 
Digital Text Edition transliteration, translation and commentary in a digital format will be made available during the course time only

 

Illustrated Commentary Edition: ~200 page printed book including full notes, illustrated artworks, and glossaries available now
 
Gurmukhi limited Edition: The poem is printed in the original Gurmukhi format, this version is limited and buyers are requested to only purchase this version if they are aware of how to respect the Gurbani. It is not for casual reading.
 
Batch Delivery:  
  • Nov - Dec 2025 (First Release)
  • Feb 2026 (Second)
  • Full release by Vaisakhi 2026

 

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