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Explore Barah Maha (Mahala 5)

The Guru Granth Sahib Project

Thursday
,
20
March
2025

On 14 March, in celebration of the Nanakshahi Sikh New Year, The Guru Granth Sahib Project released the annotation of Barah Maha, a powerful composition revealed by Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Majh.

On 14 March, in celebration of the Nanakshahi Sikh New Year, The Guru Granth Sahib Project released the annotation of Barah Maha, a powerful composition revealed by Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Majh. This musical mode beautifully captures the emotions of separation, longing, and the deep yearning for union with IkOankar (the Divine).


As sensitive beings, we are constantly influenced by the world around us—its changing seasons, its natural beauty. Yet, while nature often brings joy, for those aware of their separation, it can also intensify feelings of loss. Barah Maha speaks to this delicate interplay between the external world and our internal emotions.

Listen as we explore the depth of this composition, its meaning, and its relevance in our lives today.

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Sukhmann Kaur

Associate Editor, The Guru Granth Sahib Project
Associate Editor, The Guru Granth Sahib Project

Sukhmann Kaur graduated from the University of Washington with a MA in International Studies: South Asia and a graduate certificate in Feminist Studies. She also holds a BA in History with a Minor in Ethnic Studies from Central Washington University. 

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