GGIY: Guiding the Guru in You is curated and interpreted by Chiranjiv Singh. He is the interpreter, not the author. Each poem’s author is the original Guru whose voice and vision shaped the text. Beginning with Sikh compositions most accessible to the interpreter’s lived experience, the series presents these works in English with Romanized text, pairing universal titles for inclusivity (such as Poem of Eternal Bliss) with the names commonly practiced in Sikh communities (such as Anand Sahib). The aim is to invite seekers across traditions to engage this wisdom as shared human heritage rather than as sectarian property.

This series begins with Sikh Gurus and expands outward to poets and sages revered across other faiths, cultures, and communities. It reclaims voices that have been overshadowed by short‑form content, restoring depth, context, and practical application. The invitation is simple: meet each poem on its own terms, honor its lineage, and live its principles in daily life.

The choice to begin with Sikh poets is intentional. Raised in a Sikh household, the interpreter can responsibly interpret Sikh source texts, practices, and context with care and fidelity—providing a strong foundation for cross‑tradition expansion. Authorship is never transferred to the interpreter; credit remains with the Gurus. His role is interpretation, context‑setting, and accessibility. By using English titles alongside Sikh names, the series allows Sikh readers to feel at home while welcoming readers from diverse communities. This approach sets ethical, stylistic, and editorial standards for engaging poets from other traditions with equal reverence and accuracy.

The vision of GGIY is expansive. Future volumes will invite works from poets and mystics across traditions—positioned as universal guides rather than bound by religious silos. Each faith has produced luminous voices whose words continue to inspire humanity:

• Hindu (Bhagavad Gita, 2:47):

Transliteration: karmaṇy evādhikāras te mā phaleṣhu kadāchana. English: “You have a right to your actions, but never to the fruits of them.” Meaning: A call to selfless duty and integrity, focusing on action rather than reward.

• Buddhist (Dhammapada, Verse 1):

Transliteration: manopubbaṅgamā dhammā, manoseṭṭhā manomayā. English: “All experience is led by the mind, shaped by the mind, made of the mind.” Meaning: Reality is shaped by thought — cultivating the mind is central to liberation.

• Islamic (Rumi, Sufi):

Transliteration: bāz ā, bāz ā, harche hasti bāz ā English: “Come, come, whoever you are, come again.” Meaning: An invitation to inclusivity and renewal — all are welcome on the path.

• Christian (Meister Eckhart):

Transliteration (Middle High German): Swer got enlât, der enlât sich selben. English: “Who lets go, lets themselves be free.” Meaning: Freedom arises from detachment and release, not possession.

• Jewish (Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel):

Transliteration (Hebrew): chayim shel peleh radikalit. English: “Life should be lived in radical amazement.” Meaning: Everyday existence is sacred when approached with awe and gratitude.

• Indigenous- Cree Nation (Canada):

Transliteration: Miyo pimatisiwin. English: “The good life.” Meaning: A teaching about living in balance with nature, family, spirit, and community — harmony as the true measure of life.

• Indigenous- Navajo Night Chant (USA):

Transliteration: shil hózhóogo naasháa doo. English: “In beauty may I walk.” Meaning: A teaching of hózhó — harmony, balance, and beauty in all aspects of life.

Editorial ethics remain central: original authorship will always be preserved, original practices and names cited, and accessible English renderings offered without diluting meaning for “appeal.” Each book will provide historical context, lived practice, and modern relevance, highlighting themes that serve civic life, leadership, community health, and personal growth.

GGIY is not just a book series—it is a movement. It is rooted in the conviction that wisdom is not bound by religion. The poems of Sikh Gurus, like Poem of Our Cosmic Atmosphere (Japji Sahib) and Poem of Eternal Bliss (Anand Sahib), are presented not as sectarian texts but as universal guides—ethical compasses for humility, equality, joy, and devotion. By breaking the shackles of religious exclusivity, the series invites readers to rediscover these voices as shared human heritage.

Ultimately, GGIY is a call to reunite a fragmented world. It demonstrates how spiritual principles can inform business, governance, community, and personal growth. It is not only preservation of sacred texts but also a participatory journey—inviting reflection, feedback, and lived engagement before institutional circulation. By opening these works early, śiṣya Foundation seeks to spark dialogue across diverse communities, ensuring the Guru’s voice—and the voices of other poets to come—resonate in homes, workplaces, and societies worldwide.