“Books are quiet, but tell a thousand proverbs”…


Books are quiet, but tell a thousand proverbs
— Translation from Video Above

Bridging Cultures Through Proverbs.

Akhaan reveals how Indian/Pakistani sayings speak to the human spirit—no matter your language.

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A green leather planner with a strap and brass snap buttons, positioned next to a matching green notebook with gold embossed decorative border and the name 'AKHAAN' on the cover, set on a green surface with green leaves around.

Releasing September 2025

Akhaan

by
Amanjeet Sahota

A coffee table book on Indian/Pakistani cultural proverbs. Akhaan is written in Punjabi with English translations. 

Akhaan is a book that relishes a unique blend of art and aesthetics to add to your table. The interior embraces textured paper with artistic Punjabi font.

The book writes the Punjabi proverb, English phonetics, English literal translation, and the advice yielded by the Punjabi idiom. 

Embark on a journey of culture! 

Urdu and Hindi Translations in future

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“A connection to Punjabi literature and culture. Something for me to hold on to for years. ”

— I. Tiwana, primary school teacher

“A cha (tea) time book with my dadda (Grandparent). They sometimes finish the sentence for these proverbs/akhaan.”

— B.Singh., student

“Authentic—I have never seen interior texture paper on a book. Very premium feel and beautiful artistic sense.”

— Z.Chen, MAcCHM, personal coach



About Aman

“I started writing these idioms and proverbs on a sheet when my father, sister-in-law, or cousins uttered them. To keep track of the wittiness of these lines, I wrote them on notepads, scribbled on receipts, and notes on my phone. I realized that these proverbs are to be preserved with translation. Made with the hope of being a memory for myself when my parents' generation is no longer with us, I wanted to share this with many homes that share the same values for Punjabi language preservation."

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With a fervor to spread culture, whimsical flutter flaps of magic are born.

I come to present the Punjabi ancestral language of proverbs to the doorsteps of your homes.