Anand Sahib: Way to God in Sikhism

About the Book

Anand Sahib: Way to God in Sikhism** is an insightful guide to one of Sikhism’s most powerful sacred compositions—often called the Song of Bliss. Written by Maneshwar S. Chahal, this book explores the spiritual architecture of *Anand Sahib* and reveals how Guru Amar Das Ji guides the seeker from worldly entanglement toward divine union. Through a detailed, *pau?i-by-pau?i* exploration, the book explains how true *Anand* is not fleeting happiness, but a permanent inner state achieved through surrender to the Guru, remembrance of the Divine Name, and freedom from ego and illusion (*Maya*). Drawing on Sikh scripture, classical Indian philosophy, and respected scholarly sources, the author illuminates key concepts such as *Sahaj*, *Mukti*, and *J?van Mukta*—liberation while still living in the world. Written with clarity and reverence, this work is neither a ritual manual nor a theological argument. It is a spiritual companion for readers who seek meaning, balance, and inner stillness—within daily life, not apart from it. A thoughtful guide for Sikhs, spiritual seekers, and readers of Indian philosophy alike, *Anand Sahib: Way to God in Sikhism* invites you to discover the joy that arises when the soul rests in the Divine.

About the Author
Maneshwar S. Chahal has an honours degree in English Literature, a degree in Engineering and a Masters in Public Administration. He has been an army officer, a senior bureaucrat in the IAS, CMD of the Punjab & Sind Bank, and a member of the State Human Rights Commission in Punjab. In the midst of these multifarious roles, he has continued to be a deeply devoted student of Spirituality, especially of the intensely humanistic Sikh Religion. His series ‘Way to God in Sikhism’ offers a lucid and easy-to-understand delineation of the Spiritual path in the context of the Sikh belief system. Starting with the Japji Sahib, it has been warmly welcomed and much appreciated by scholars and lay readers alike.