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Gurmat Kirtan Book | Phase 3: Global Outreach

Help Bring a Foundational Work on Gurmat Kirtan to the World For over three decades, Raj Academy, under the leadership of Professor Surinder Singh, has…

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Help Bring a Foundational Work on Gurmat Kirtan to the World

For over three decades, Raj Academy, under the leadership of Professor Surinder Singh, has researched, documented and worked to revive the original musical tradition of Gurmat Kirtan.

Thanks to the generous support of the Sangat, the first two phases of our landmark book project are nearing completion. The hardcover publication is heading to print, with its launch planned for January 2027.


Now begins Phase 3: Launch & Global Outreach.

Publishing this work is an important milestone. Making its knowledge accessible to people around the world is our next responsibility.


We are raising $50,000 to support:

  • $25,000: International awareness campaigns, advertising and broadcasting to introduce the publication to wider audiences.

  • $25,000: Travel, in-person lectures and online educational programs to share the research, history, philosophy and practice of Gurmat Kirtan globally.


This publication brings together more than 30 years of research, including historical manuscripts, orally transmitted knowledge and detailed exploration of the 60 Raags of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Through this final fundraising phase, we hope to bring this knowledge beyond our existing community, reaching students, educators, researchers, libraries and future generations of seekers.

Your Dasvandh can help this work travel further.


Join us in preserving, reviving and sharing the extraordinary heritage of Gurmat Kirtan.

One Sangat. A shared heritage. A future enriched by sound.

About Raj Academy

Awakening the inner smile of humanity
through Gurmat Kirtan

 

Raj Academy is the leading global non-profit organisation for training in the art of Gurmat Kirtan.

We empower individuals to compose a sound life, offering structured learning that nurtures emotional agility and well-being. Our global programs equip students with the tools to listen deeply, express authentically, and live with freedom. Blending ancient traditions of Gurmat Kirtan with practical methods, we support authentic connections, clear communication, and living with a smile.

Our programs are built on the teachings of Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, restoring the applied science of Raag according to the rules of Gram and Moorchhana, and reviving the original Sikh string instruments to support the transformational impact of Gurmat Kirtan on the human psyche.


Programs

We provide outreach activities, talks, concerts, lectures, structured training programs, and retreats, alongside resources such as Sabd recordings, essays, articles, and our multi-award-winning documentary "Sikh Musical Heritage – The Untold Story".

While our European and North American programs are sustained through course fees, there are three areas of work in which we require continuous support to perform our Seva:


1. Publications

With all our scholarly and artistic publications, we strive for the highest level of professionalism in both creation and presentation. For full transparency, our current publication projects are listed as indicidual projects, and you can contribute directly via their project page.


2. Global Grassroots Education in Community Centers
Through our Rababi program, we offer a 50% tuition sponsorship to all students who learn in a community environment led by one of our facilitators – worldwide. Students receive weekly lessons and take two annual individual Grade Achievement tests to ensure steady progress. The sponsorship is made possible by our donors — one student at a time. 


3. Outreach in India

Our team works tirelessly to provide the Rababi program at an accessible fee in India, in collaboration with our local sister organization, the Institute of Sound and Mind.

This outreach relies entirely on the generous support of donors, helping cover costs that cannot be recovered from course fees due to local economic conditions.

With Guru’s blessing, we have also established a center offering free Gurmat Kirtan education to 62 disadvantaged children at a charitable educational institution near Amritsar.


Support Our Work

By giving to our Raj Academy organization page, you help us run Rababi program sponsorships and extend our outreach in India in the areas of greatest need. Donations made via our organization page directly support these efforts, helping us make Gurmat Kirtan education accessible where it is needed most and nurturing the next generation of practitioners.

We thank you for your trust and support in running our outreach and community projects.


Get in Touch

To learn more, visit www.rajacademy.com or reach out to us at hello@rajacademy.com.

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