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

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

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Step into a fresh translation of Guru Gobind Singh's Ballad of Chandi, brought to life with vivid imagery.   The Goddess is Shaktī - power, strength, and action - learn Her story, a timeless allegory of resilience and resistance. 

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.

What's in the book?

Contents


Part I: Origins and context

Introduction

The Battle Within

Allegorical Insights

Who Or What Is The Goddess

Methodology


Part II: Translation and commentary

Manglacharan (Invocation)

Act I: Mahikhāsur

Act II: Dhūmarlochan

Act III: Chaṇḍ & Muṇḍ

Act IV: Sranvatbīj

Act V: Nisumbh

Act VI: Sumbh

Act VII: Victory & Blessings

Part III: Glossary

Glossary of Weapons & Items

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.

Anyone interested in the Sikh culture and indomitable spirit.

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