Bara Maha (Musical English Translation)

This is a pioneering and spiritually significant collection that presents the sacred bani Bara Maha through innovative English translation and musical adaptation. This unique project by Don Cooper makes one of Sikhism's most profound poetic works accessible to English-speaking audiences worldwide, bridging ancient Punjabi spiritual wisdom with contemporary Western musical expression.Baarh Maha is a scared composition by Guru Arjan Dev Ji that poetically describes how nature changes its course, and affects the emotions during the twelve months of the year. In this bani Guru Arjan Dev Ji uses the image of a woman longing for her beloved to symbolize the soul’s deep yearning to merge with the Divine. The playlist features twelve tracks, each corresponding to a month of the year. Each track captures the essence of the respective month, blending poetic English translations with thoughtful musical arrangements, making this timeless wisdom accessible to contemporary audiences.