Learn Shahmukhi
Jeevay Sanjha Punjab offers free, structured online courses to learn Shahmukhi. Our curriculum is designed the people of Charda Punjab and global Punjabi diaspora to learn Shahmukhi through live Zoom-based instruction and certification upon completion.
Why We Learn Shahmukhi
The 1947 partition severed East Punjab’s tie to the script used by Sufi masters like Bulleh Shah and Waris Shah. Reclaiming this literary bridge is the only way to hear Sufi wisdom in the exact words as they were spoken.
Reasons to Learn Shahmukhi
The Sufi Literature
When you master this script, you can read Waris Shah and Bulleh Shah without the dilution of transliteration.
Persian Connection
This program acts as the vital linguistic bridge for Gurmukhi readers to eventually master Persian.
Historical Record
Unlock administrative records of the Sikh Empire. The journey to the archives begins with scriptural proficiency.
The Zafarnama
Read the Zafarnamah in its original form, as it shares the same alphabetic base as Persian.
Sanjha Punjab
Bridge the gap with Lehnda Punjab, opening a direct door to 100 million fellow Punjabi speakers.
Total Literacy
To be truly literate in Punjabi literature is to know both ancestral scripts.
Register for Classes
June 6, 2026
May 31, 2026
Classes held every Sat & Sun for 5 weeks via Zoom.
Shahmukhi Course FAQ
Is this course suitable for beginners who don’t know Punjabi?
This masterclass is designed specifically for those who can already speak and understand Punjabi, and read Gurmukhi.
Can I learn Shahmukhi if I already know Gurmukhi?
Yes, this is the most common path for our students. If you know Gurmukhi, you already understand the sounds of Punjabi; you are simply learning a new visual code (the Perso-Arabic script) to represent those same sounds.
Will this help me read the Zafarnamah or Persian poetry?
Absolutely. Shahmukhi shares the same character base as the Persian alphabet<. By mastering this script, you are effectively learning the mechanics needed to read classical texts like the Zafarnamah and the works of Persian Sufi poets.
Where can I get the Shahmukhi Qaida?
We provide a digital version during the course. For a physical copy of our specialized Shahmukhi Qaida (published with Sikhlens), please visit our Publications section.