Transliteration Instructions

Now you can read Dadashri's original Gujarati words transliterated in English, even if you can't read Gujarati script. E.g.

Gujarati:'હું શુધ્ધાત્મા છું'

English Translation: 'I am pure soul'

English Transliteration: 'hu shuddhatma chhu'

The transliterated books are available in a variety of formats to read on virtually any device.

Click here to get the transliterated books.

Known issues

1. Special characters may not display correctly in Table of Contents, even if they display correctly in the actual text of the book.
2. Page number mapping to printed Gujarati books is not available.
3. "Hu Kon Chu" and "Prem" Editorials are Translated instead of Transliterated.

Feedback?

Please email any questions or comments to transliteration@dadabhagwan.org

The transliteration database and process is still evolving. If any transliterated words need to be corrected, please also include the book name and section heading when sending email.

Instructions for e-Reader Devices (Kindle, Nook etc.)

This procedure applies to all e-Reader devices that appear as a USB drive when connected to PC. The folder  location may be different on your specific device.

1. Connect device to PC with USB cable. It should appear just like another USB drive.
2. Download eBooks from this website and copy them to the above drive in the folder where the other ebooks are stored.
   
   1. Download & copy MOBI file to the "Documents" folder on Kindle.
   2. Download & copy EPUB file to the "My Documents" folder on Nook.
3. Eject (or "Safely Remove") the drive from PC and disconnect the cable.
   
   1. Additionally, on the Nook, do a search for new content. New eBook should show up in the "My Documents" folder.

Instructions for e-Reader Devices (Sony etc.)

This procedure applies to all e-Reader devices that do not appear as a USB drive when connected to PC. The application and folder may be different for your specific device.

1. Install Sony Reader Library application from Sony's website here.
2. Copy ePub file to the reader application's "My Documents" folder.
3. Connect device to PC with USB cable and sync the reader.

Instructions for Apple Smartphones/Tablets (iPod, iPhone, iPad)

This procedure applies to all e-Reader devices that do not appear as a USB drive when connected to PC. The application and folder may be different for your specific device.

1. Browse to this webpage on your device, and click the EPUB link of your book.
2. Choose iBooks in the pop-up dialog. The file will be downloaded and automatically added to the iBooks shelf.
3. Tap lightly in the middle of the page and the controls should appear. Click on the "A" at top right and select "Times New Roman" or "Palatino" font. Special characters may not display correctly in other fonts.

Instructions for Android Smartphones/Tablets (Droid, Desire, Galaxy, Xoom etc.)

Note: Kindle app on Android will not display the special transliteration charaters, so use only those Android apps that support EPUBs with embedded fonts.

1. Search & install Aldiko reader free from marketplace. It is very important to do the following one-time setup
   1. Start the app and open the pre-installed sample book.
   2. Press the "Menu" key and select the "Settings" icon followed by the "More" option.
   3. Clear the check mark next to "Advanced formatting". If this is not done, boxes (or question marks) will be displayed instead of the special transliteration characters.
2. Browse to this webpage on your device, and click the EPUB link of your book.
3. Choose "Aldiko" if a dialog pops up. The file will be downloaded and automatically added to the Aldiko bookshelf. If the eBook does not get automatically added to Aldiko's bookshelf, do the following:
   1. In the Aldiko app, press the "Menu" key and click on the home icon on top left.
   2. Select "SD Card" icon followed by the "download" folder.
   3. Select the book title and click "Import to Aldiko".

Instructions for Blackberry Smartphones (Curve, Pearl, Bold, Torch etc.)

1. Install Mobipocket reader from here.
2. Browse to this webpage on your device, and click the MOBI link of your book.
3. When the save screen pops up.
   1. Select the folder icon next to "/Media Card/" and open the folder that says "Media Card".
   2. Select the "eBooks" folder and press open. Press Enter on the keyboard, then press Save.
4. The saved file will be available the next time you launch Mobipocket.

Instructions for other devices/platforms/applications (Windows Mobile, Symbian, Palm etc.)

• http://www.manybooks.net/help/
• http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_software

Transliteration Key

Gujarati to English transliteration requires usage of some special characters to uniquely identify the Gujarati letter and corresponding sound. These character tables are included in every book for reference.

Following table lists the special characters used in the transliteration, their sounds, and distinction vs. other transliterated words that use ordinary English characters.

The special character set has been kept to the minimum required for correct, yet easy reading. Following table lists the special characters that have been simplified.

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