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Support the launch and global outreach of a landmark book on Gurmat Kirtan, sharing the wisdom of the 60 Raag with all of humanity.
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Help Launch a Foundational Work on Gurmat Kirtan
With the generous support of the Sangat, Phases 1 and 2 of the book project are nearly complete (details below ✨). Our Gurmat Kirtan book is designed and heading to print, and the launch is set for January 2027. This phase is about making sure it now reaches the people it was written for (details below 🧡).
Since 1994, Raj Academy has been conducting extensive and groundbreaking research in the field of Gurmat Kirtan—the original Sikh musical tradition designed to empower individuals to live a sound life.
Our findings and insights have resulted in transformative educational programs and invaluable resources, including the first-ever complete recording of all 60 Raags, numerous articles and lectures, and our multi-award-winning documentary, “Sikh Musical Heritage – The Untold Story.”
As the documentary reveals, colonialism deeply disrupted the original practice of Gurmat Kirtan, pushing a once-flourishing heritage into the shadows, where it survived only in secrecy. Through years of careful study, we have unearthed original manuscripts and documented orally transmitted wisdom, continuously refined our notes, and reconstructed a detailed understanding of the original purpose, method, and technique of Gurmat Kirtan—a philosophical and psychological framework unlike any other, with enormous potential to advance our understanding of mental and emotional health.
Now, after more than three decades of work, led by Professor Surinder Singh, we are ready to present this lifetime of study as a comprehensive foundational work on Gurmat Kirtan. This forthcoming hardcover publication shares the simple yet ocean-deep wisdom of Gurmat Kirtan, exploring its origins, history, context and philosophy. Most importantly, it helps readers experience the psychological and spiritual power of Gurmat Kirtan in the living connection to Sabd Guru.
Uncovering the original Indian musical system that existed before British influence, this book provides detailed information on all 60 Raags of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, including their musical structure through Aroh/Avroh, Gram, and Moorchhana, along with detailed descriptions, therapeutic indications, and guidance on how to use these Raags for personal development and well-being.
This is the first and only book of its kind—not only a reclaiming of Sikh musical heritage, but also a gift to humanity, offering insight into a time-tested practice that has helped people connect, grow, and live with joy for centuries.
🧡 How You Can Help
Once the book is in your hands, it may feel as if the long-awaited moment has come and the work is done. But what about those who have never even heard of the transformative power of Gurmat Kirtan? Let’s not stop at ourselves—let’s share what we have been blessed to receive. This is Sangat and Seva in action, and your Dasvandh can help the next seeker discover and connect with the power of Kirtan.
✨ How Your Donation Will Be Used
Phase 1 – Book Production (nearing completion)
$25,000 – Design, artwork, and graphic layout
$25,000 – Editing, typesetting, and final proofreading
You can still support Phase 1 here
Phase 2 – Print and Distribution (almost fully funded)
$8,275 – Additional final editing (added April 2026)
$60,000 – Print and international distribution
Thanks to our generous patrons and the prize funds we won during Dasvandh Week 2025 and Vaisakhi 2026, this phase is almost fully covered.
Phase 3 – Launch & Outreach (current phase)
$25,000 – Awareness campaign, advertisement, and broadcasting
$25,000 – Travel, in-person lectures, and online educational programs to share the work globally
These figures are estimates. Launch and outreach have no natural end point: the more funds we raise, the further this book can reach and the greater its impact.
Raj Academy contributes over 30 years of in-depth research in service to our students, donors, and patrons, and in deep gratitude to Guru Sahib.
💫 Join us in preserving and reviving the treasure of Gurmat Kirtan. Together, we can bring this long-awaited landmark work into top libraries and homes around the world—as one Sangat, rising together.
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