For centuries, the Varan of Bhai Gurdas — forty sweeping odes composed in the living voice of the early Sikh world — have been treasured as the key to understanding the Guru Granth Sahib. Yet for many modern readers, their poetic Punjabi and intricate imagery have placed them out of reach. This new edition offers a faithful, clear, and inviting rendering of the entire work in present-day English, preserving the rhythm of its ideas while opening up its beauty to common reading. Written in the shadow of the Gurus, Bhai Gurdas's verses explore the nature of the one God, the transforming power of the Guru and the holy congregation, the disciplines of remembrance, charity, and service, and the pilgrimage of the soul through ego, illusion, and grace. With a thoughtful introduction and appendixes, this volume invites newcomers and long-time students alike to experience a cornerstone of Sikh scripture as living wisdom. Part of The World Scriptures Library.