Four centuries ago, Guru Arjan, the fifth Sikh Guru, composed a poem of the twelve months — twelve stanzas in which the seasons become a map of the soul's journey. Through the burning dust of Jeth, the longing rains of Sawan, the lamps of Katik, and the bitter cold of Poh, the heart speaks as a bride separated from her Divine Beloved, asking when the years of waiting will end. The Barah Maha of Indian folklore becomes, in the Guru's hands, a guide to remembrance and surrender: every leaf, cloud, and festival is a signpost pointing homeward. This edition offers the poem in clear, present-day English, faithful to its meaning and spirit while remaining easy and inviting to read, whether aloud in one sitting or month by month through the year. An introduction, glossary, and appendix of key passages help the modern reader enter the rhythm of this beloved Sikh classic. Part of The World Scriptures Library.