--- product_id: 260999517 title: "PENGUIN Zafarnama" price: "SAR 64" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/260999517-penguin-zafarnama store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # 152 pages of rich Persian verse Penguin's trusted paperback edition 111 powerful stanzas of defiance PENGUIN Zafarnama **Price:** SAR 64 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📜 Own the legacy of courage and conviction—read the Zafarnama, where poetry meets power. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PENGUIN Zafarnama - **How much does it cost?** SAR 64 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/260999517-penguin-zafarnama) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Highly Acclaimed:** 4.8-star rating from 584 readers—join a community inspired by this must-read classic. - • **Compact & Portable:** 152 pages of profound wisdom in a sleek paperback format—carry courage wherever you go. - • **Expertly Translated:** Navtej Sarna’s evocative translation brings Guru Gobind Singh’s voice vividly to life. - • **Cultural & Historical Insight:** Explore a bold message against tyranny that resonates with today’s fight for justice. - • **Timeless Literary Masterpiece:** Dive into 111 stirring stanzas that blend history, spirituality, and poetic genius. ## Overview PENGUIN Zafarnama is a 152-page paperback featuring Navtej Sarna’s evocative translation of Guru Gobind Singh’s 111 Persian stanzas. This historical and spiritual classic delivers a powerful message against tyranny, blending poetic brilliance with profound philosophy. Highly rated by readers, it stands as a must-read for those seeking inspiration and cultural depth. ## Description When all has been tried, yet Justice is not in sight, It is then right to pick up the sword, It is then right to fight. Written in exquisite Persian verse, the Zafarnama was a defiant message composed by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, and addressed to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, following a series of fierce battles between the imperial forces and Sikh warriors. With wisdom and honesty, the Guru indicts the emperor for the moral and spiritual bankruptcy of his empire. These 111 stirring stanzas, which form the core of the Guru's spiritual philosophy, highlight his deep understanding of the true nature of God and Creation. In this evocative translation, Navtej Sarna brings to life the valiant voice of Guru Gobind Singh and the power of his poetic genius in a passionate disavowal of tyranny that remains ever relevant. Review: Good - Nice Review: Must read - Must read ## Features - Binding : paperback - Pages : 152 - Publisher : Penguin ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #96,125 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #119 in History & Criticism of Poetry | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 584 Reviews | ## Images ![PENGUIN Zafarnama - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/9154NtxOvoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good *by V***T on 6 November 2023* Nice ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must read *by R***A on 27 February 2022* Must read ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent translation of a priceless work of art *by N***K on 5 June 2013* I always wanted to know what the Zafarnama entailed other than knowing that it was a letter written in Persian script to Emperor Aurangzeb by the 10th Sikh Guru. Of course, many Sikhs cannot read or write Persian in the modern day; I therefore got this book from Amazon in its hardcover form to ascertain if its contents would do the modern day reader any justice in bringing the soul of this epic poetry. Not only does the translation appear to be easy to understand, but it is also written in rhymes. The author has really done a fabulous job in making this work available to the World. One does not need to be well versed in poetry to understand the praises and reproaches Guru Gobind Singh Ji wrote to make the Emperor aware of his oppression and misuse of power, who was guided only by his selfish ego to proclaim his version of a cohesive Islamic Empire. I strongly recommend this book to any avid reader with interest in history, especially Sikh history of the 17th century AD. A must for all young readers curious to learn what events took place during the Sikh retaliation against Mughal forces and why the Sikhs had to fight for their freedom and that of other faiths to give shape to modern India's diaspora. Beautifully done! ## Frequently Bought Together - Zafarnama - A History of the Sikhs, Volume 1: 1469-1839 (Oxford India Collection) - A History of the Sikhs: Volume 2: 1839-2004 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/260999517-penguin-zafarnama](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/260999517-penguin-zafarnama) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-10-17*