Gurbani Kirtan CD's by Gurmat Gian Group: Review

Gurmat Gian translates to mean "Wondrous Enlightener's Wisdom and Knowledge." The principal composer and singer of Gurmat Gian Group is Gurpreet Kaur, an Indian classical musical instructor. Keerat Kaur, an ongoing member who also composes, is a former student of Gurpreet Kaurs, as are all female singers. All arrangements of the bhajans, or shabads, are composed in classical raag, the musical system in which the hymns of Guru Granth Sahib are written. Other group associates are:

Performers:

• Japjit Kaur, and formerly Jasleen Kaur, Amrit Kaur and Jagjit Kaur

Instrumentalists:

• Sonu Khana - Director
• Sandip Singh - Dilruba
• Param Jot Singh - Tabla
• Swarann - Recorder

Administratives:

• Rana Inderjit Singh - Chairman
• Dr Manbir Singh - Web

"Mera Baid Guru Govindaa" sung by Gurpreet Kaur, Keerat Kaur, Japjit Kaur and Jasleen Kaur invokes divine healing of physical ailments and healing the disease of ego, the cause of all suffering. $8.00 or Rs. 60/- (includes S&H). Listen to shabads with video free:

• Mera Baid Guru Govinda - My physician is Guru Lord of the Universe. SGGS 618
• Ram Rai Hoeh Baid Banvari - O Lord King, the world gardener be my physician. SGGS 659
• Vaida Vaid Suvaid Tun - O physician you are an able physician. SGGS 1279
• He Sansar Tap Haarne - O Compassionate destroyer of worldly fever rid me of pain. SGGS 1358            
• Aukhad Tero Naam Dayal - Your name cures all, O merciful Lord. SGGS 675
• Rogan Te Ar Sogan Te - He safeguards from illness and grief. DG 81

"Mohan Ghar Aavho Karo Jodariya" sung by Gurpreet Kaur, Keerat Kaur and Japjit Kaur, beautifully expresses beatitude of the soul absorbed in gratitude living life filled with the treasures of Gurbani. $8.00 or Rs. 60/- (includes S&H). Listen to shabads with video free:

• Ratna Ratan Padarath - Gems and jewels fill the sea. SGGS 442
• Mohan Ghar Aavoh - O fascinating Lord come to my house, I pray. SGGS 1209
• Tu Mera Karta Haun Sevak Tera - Thou art my Creator I am Thy servant. SGGS 389
• Tu Jewan Tu Pran Adhara - You are life, You are the nourishing breath of life. SGGS 739
• Tu Mero Payaro Tan Kaise Bhokha - When You are my Beloved, what hunger have I? SGGS 376
• Man Tan Tera Dhan Bhe Tera - Soul and body are Yours, wealth too is Yours. SGGS 106

"Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le" sublimely sung by Gurpreet Kaur, Keerat Kaur, Japjit Kaur and Jasleen Kaur expresses the soul's dependency on divine favor and petitioning of merciful grace. $8.00 or Rs. 60/- (includes S&H). Listen to shabads with video free:

• He Gobind He Gopal - O Preserver of the world O Cherisher of the universe. SGGS 1273
• Maadho Hum Aise Tum Aisa - O Lord of Wealth such are we such art Thou. SGGS 613
• Mo Kou Taar Le - Carry me over Lord Carry me over. SGGS 873
• Mohe Anaath Priya Nath - I am helpless O Beloved without you as my Master. SGGS 847
• Ho Kachhoo Na Jano Tere Saar - I realize nothing of Thy worth O Lord. SGGS 1181
• Toso Na Nath Anaath Na Mo Sar - Without Thee O Master this helpless one obtains not favor. BGD 42

"Priya Kee Preet Piyaree" is a melodiously soulful Gurbani kirtan CD with six beautiful devotional bhajans (hymns) exquisitely sung by Gurpreet Kaur, Keerat Kaur and Japjit Kaur expressive of the soul's longing for divine love and realization of the Beloved. $8.00 or Rs. 60/- (includes S&H). Listen to shabads with video free:

• Priya Ke Preet Piyaree - I Love the Love of my Beloved. SGGS 1120
• Oha Prem Piri - I seek the Love of my Beloved. SGGS 406
• Mu Lalan Sio Preet Banee - I have fallen in love with my Beloved. SGGS 827
• Kanchan Seyon Paiye Nahi Tol - By offering of weight in gold, He is not obtained. SGGS 327
• Mohay Machalee Tum Neer - I am a fish, You are water. SGGS 847
• Meera Dana Dil Soach - O wise one think with your heart. SGGS 724

"Saajanrraa Mera Saajanrraa" sublimely sung by Gurpreet Kaur, Keerat Kaur, Japjit Kaur, Jasleen Kaur, Amrit Kaur and Jagjit Kaur praises the endearing and enduring relationship of the soul with the all encompassing omniscient Divine. $8.00 or Rs. 60/- (includes S&H). Listen to shabads with video free:

• Jap Man Jagannath Jagdisro - Meditate O mind on the World Lord Master of the Universe. SGGS 1200
• Saajanraa Mera Saajanra - O Friend my Friend. SGGS 924
• Hamaarai Eh Kirpa Keejai - Bless me kindly do. SGGS 1321
• Mai Banjaran Ram Kee - I am a trader in goods of the all pervading God. SGGS 157
• Vadae Mere Sahiba - Great Lord my Master of unfathomable depth. SGGS 9
• Tum Samratha Karan Karan - You are the omnipotent cause of all causes. SGGS 1217

The devotional bhajans, shabads and hymns of "Sewa" sung by Gurpreet Kaur, Keerat Kaur and Japjit Kaur offer the soul encouragement expressing merit in humbly performing selfless service. $8.00 or Rs. 60/- (includes S&H). Listen to shabads with video free:

• Ja Kai Mastak Bhag Se Seva Laya - Whose forehead is so fated has the good fortune to serve Him. SGGS 457
• Sa Sewa Keete Safal Hai - Performing service is its own reward. SGGS 314
• So Jap Tap Sewa Chakari - Employ meditation, penance and service to please Him. SGGS 1247
• Aisi Mang Gobid Tay - Oh mind beg such boons from the Lord. SGGS 1289
• Aao Sakhee Sant Paas Sewa Lagi - Soul sisters serve the Saints. SGGS 457
• Jichar eh Man Lehree Vich Hai - The disturbed mind indulges ego. SGGS 1247

This collection of shabads sung by Gurpreet Kaur and Keerat Kaur expresses the courage and solace found in worship of the divine. $8.00 or Rs. 60/- (includes S&H). Listen to shabads with video free:

• Tau Mai Aayea Sarni Aayea - To Thee I come, thy refuge I seek. SGGS||746
• Ab Hum Chali Thakkur Peh Haar - I come weary to my Lord and Master. SGGS|527
• Aukhi Ghari Na Dekhan Dei - Difficult times are not seen by devotees of His innate Nature. SGGS||682
• Prabh Mero It Ut Sada Sahai - God is ever my support both here and here after. SGGS||1213
• Ja Tu Mere Val Hai (Ta Kia Muchhanda) - With you on my side (what worries do I have?) SGGS||1096
• Tujh Bin Awar Nahi Mai Dooja - Without You there is none other. SGGS||378

"Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gawan" sung by Gurpreet Kaur, Kerrat Kaur, Japjit Kaur and Jasleen Kaur melodiously expresses the indescribable virtues of the sublime, supreme and wondrous Guru Enlightener. $8.00 or Rs. 45/- (includes S&H). Listen to shabads with video free:

• Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gavan - Which of Thy merits should I tell and how? SGGS 735
• Waheguru Waheguru Waheguru Wahejio - Wondrous Enlightener. SGGS 1402
• Satguru Hoe Dayal Ta Sarda Pooreeai - When the True Guru is merciful, desires are fulfilled. SGGS 149
• Hale Yara Hale Yara - Hello my friend. SGGS 727
• Gur Parbhram Parmesar Aap - The Enlightener is the Transcendent Supreme Himself. SGGS 3887
• Aise Gur Ko Bal Bal Jaeya - I am a sacrifice to such a Guru. SGGS 1301

Raag Raatan is a 6 Disc collection of shabads sung Gurpreet Kaur and Keerat Kaur featuring each of the 31 Sudh Raags in which the compositions of Guru Granth Sahib are written. Shabads are performed in classic styles of the gurus' time period with various taals (beats). $40.00 or Rs. 360/- (includes S&H).

Disc 1 shabads feature Raag:

• Sri Raag
• Majh
• Gauri
• Asa
• Gujari

Disc 2 shabads feature Raag:

• Devgandhari
• Bihagra
• Vadahans
• Soorath
• Dhanasari

Disc 3 shabads feature Raag:

• Jatsri
• Todi
• Bauraru
• Tilang
• Suhi

Disc 4 shabads feature Raag

• Bilaval
• Gond
• Ramkali
• Nat Narain
• Mali Gaura

Disc 5 shabads feature Raag:

• Maru
• Tukhari
• Kedara
• Bahiron
• Basant
• Sarang

Disc 6 shabads feature Raag:

• Mallar
• Kanara
• Kalyan
• Prabhati
• Jaijavanti