From The Back Cover Of 'Bhavrasamrit' By Bhai Tirath Singh Nirmala

The Bhavrasamrit is a seminal work within the Sikh literary tradition. The author Pandit Gulab Singh, himself a treasury of Scriptural and experiential knowledge, completed the text in 1777. At once majestic and evocative as a piece of braj poetry, while piercingly direct as an elucidation of the nature of human experience, it is rightfully heralded as one of the gems of the Nirmala samprdaya's literature.

This Tika is the first comprehensive translation of any single work from the extensive literature of the Nirmala Samprdaya, numbering over a thousand original compositions. This ocean of knowledge is the fructification of a period during which scholar-saints delved deeply into the philosophical and mystical essence of the Sikh Gurus' teaching.

The Tika contains an illuminating commentary by Baba Tirath Singh, who in keeping with Nirmala traditions, draws upon Gurbani and Sanskrit shastra equally to deepen the reader's understanding of the subject matter. Combined with an extended introductory section, the translation provides a word for word meaning of each stanza enabling greater clarity for the reader.

Nirmala Educational Charitable Trust is a non-profit organization instituted and run by Nirmala Sants. Its present activities include raising understanding of Sikh dharma through publishing literature, rekindling interest in Nirmala tradition and its message of universal brother increasing educational achievement through the opening of a Women's College, ensuring the provision of scholarships to needy students. All proceeds from the sale of this book go towards the Trust.