"Great men speak the teachings by relating them to individual situations, but the whole world shares in them."
— 647 Adi Granth
"Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something."
— Plato
"From delusion lead me to truth. From darkness lead me to light. From death lead me to immortality."
— Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
The story behind Śabad & Socrates
We believe the pursuit of wisdom has no borders. The word Śabad in Punjabi means the sacred word — the divine sound of truth. Socrates gave the Western world its hunger for questioning everything.
Together, they represent something rare: the willingness to seek, to listen, and to grow across traditions.
Founded for the South Asian diaspora in North America and all readers who believe great ideas transcend cultures, we carry books in English, Punjabi, and Hindi — philosophy, spirituality, literature, and history. We sell both online and in our Surrey, BC store.
At Śabad & Socrates, we offer more than just books; we offer a sanctuary for the mind. Whether you are looking for ancient scriptures or modern philosophical treatises, our collection is curated to inspire and challenge.
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