📖 The Holy Nitnem – Gurmukhi, Roman English Transliteration & English Translation
🪯 The Holy Nitnem – Sikh Gutka Sahib
Book Ref: Mi
A comprehensive Sikh Nitnem Gutka Sahib designed especially for readers who want to read Gurbani in Gurmukhi, follow the pronunciation using Roman English transliteration, and understand the meaning through an English translation.
Translated by Dr. Ajit Singh Aulakh, this substantial 408-page hardback edition presents Gurbani alongside pronunciation and English meaning, making it particularly useful for English-speaking Sikhs, younger generations, learners of Gurmukhi and anyone developing confidence in Nitnem pronunciation.
📚 Book Details
Title: The Holy Nitnem
Translator: Dr. Ajit Singh Aulakh
Languages: Gurmukhi + Roman English + English
Features: Gurbani Text + Transliteration + English Translation
Pages: 408
Binding: Hardback
Cover: Decorative Golden Hard Binding
Type: Sikh Nitnem / Gutka Sahib / Prayer Book
Religion: Sikhism
Condition: Brand New
Book Ref: Mi
📜 Three-Way Reading Format
One of the most useful features of this edition is its accessible presentation:
1. Gurmukhi
Original Gurbani text for readers of the Gurmukhi script.
2. Roman English Transliteration
Gurbani represented using Roman/English letters to help readers who cannot yet read Gurmukhi fluently follow the pronunciation.
3. English Translation
English meaning is provided alongside the Gurbani to help readers understand what they are reciting.
This makes the book particularly valuable for Sikh families living in the UK, Canada, USA, Australia and other countries where younger generations may primarily read English.
🙏 Nitnem & Sikh Banis Included
According to the contents shown in this edition, Part A includes:
- Japji Sahib
- Jaap Sahib
- Tav Prasaad Savaiye
- Chaupai Sahib
- Anand Sahib
- Shabad Hazaare
- Shabad Hazaare Tenth Guru
- Tav Prasaad Savaiye Deenan
- Tav Prasaad Chaupai
- Barah Maahaa Maanjh
- Rehraas Sahib
- Ardaas
- Kirtan Sohilaa
The book also begins with a Key to Pronunciation.
📚 Additional Reference Section
This edition goes beyond the main Nitnem Banis.
The contents shown also include material relating to:
- The Life of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
- The concept of God
- God's Name
- True Guru
- Jeevan Mukat
- Chaar Varan
- Muktee / Salvation
- Sixty-eight pilgrimage places
- Explanations of historical and mythological terminology
This makes it useful not only as a Nitnem Gutka Sahib but also as an English-language Sikh reference and learning book.
⭐ Key Features
✓ 408 pages
✓ Gurmukhi Gurbani
✓ Roman English transliteration
✓ English translation
✓ Pronunciation guidance
✓ Major daily Nitnem Banis
✓ Additional Sikh reference material
✓ Life of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji section
✓ Hardback binding
✓ Translated by Dr. Ajit Singh Aulakh
✓ Suitable for English-speaking Sikh readers
✓ Excellent for younger generations
✓ UK Stock – Fast Dispatch
🎯 Ideal For
- Daily Nitnem
- English-speaking Sikhs
- Beginners learning to read Gurbani
- Readers who cannot yet read Gurmukhi fluently
- Young Sikh adults
- Sikh families
- Parents teaching children
- International Sikh communities
- Gurdwara libraries
- Sikh study groups
- Gurbani pronunciation practice
- Understanding Gurbani through English
- Meaningful Sikh gifts
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Gurbani written in Gurmukhi?
Yes. The book contains Gurbani in Gurmukhi script.
Does it have Roman English pronunciation?
Yes. Roman English transliteration is provided to help readers follow the Gurbani without relying solely on Gurmukhi script.
Does it include an English translation?
Yes. The edition includes English translations alongside the Gurbani.
Is this useful if I cannot read Punjabi?
Yes. This is one of the main advantages of this edition. The Roman English transliteration allows English readers to follow the Gurbani while the English translation assists with understanding.
Does it include Japji Sahib?
Yes. Japji Sahib is included.
Does it include Jaap Sahib?
Yes.
Does it include Chaupai Sahib?
Yes.
Does it include Rehras Sahib?
Yes, listed in the contents as Rehraas Sahib.
Does it include Kirtan Sohila?
Yes, listed as Kirtan Sohilaa.
Does it include Ardas?
Yes, listed as Ardaas.
Does it contain pronunciation guidance?
Yes. The contents include a Key to Pronunciation.
Who translated this edition?
Dr. Ajit Singh Aulakh.
How many pages are there?
Approximately 408 pages.
Is it paperback?
No. This edition has a hardback binding.
🎁 Meaningful Sikh Gift
This edition is particularly suitable as a gift for:
Young Sikhs • English-speaking Sikh families • Students • New Gurbani readers • Sikh families living overseas • Anyone wishing to understand Nitnem in English
For someone who wants to begin Nitnem but finds Gurmukhi difficult, the combination of Gurmukhi + Roman transliteration + English translation makes this a particularly practical edition.
🇬🇧 UK Stock – Fast Dispatch
This specialist English/Gurmukhi Nitnem edition is stocked in the United Kingdom.
It is also particularly relevant to Sikh communities in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and worldwide looking for Gurbani with English-language support.
📦 Packaging
One book per sale unless a higher quantity is selected.
The hardback book will be carefully packed to help protect its cover, spine, corners, binding and pages during transit.
⚠️ Important Book Information
Roman English is a transliteration aid rather than a substitute for learning accurate Gurmukhi pronunciation. Readers wishing to develop their Gurbani pronunciation further may also benefit from guidance from knowledgeable Gurmukhi/Gurbani readers.
Please refer to the contents and sample-page photographs for the exact layout, transliteration style and English translation used in this edition.
Publishers may occasionally update the cover design, colour or minor presentation details between print runs while retaining the principal contents.
Colours may appear slightly different due to photography, lighting and individual screen settings.
