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Sohila Sahib

Sohila sahib or Kirtan Sohila, is the night prayer mentioned in Gurbani related to sleep and prayers. The hymns included in the raga are made up of five shabads composed by Guru Nanak, Guru Ram Das and Guru Arjan, the first fourth & fifth Sikh gurus respectively. This prayer stresses the necessity to close one day always by reminding the name of God and alerts us of concerning that life is temporary. Omniscience of Almighty God, Blissful Unity with God and Divine Remembrance are such themes that Sohila Sahib is embellished with. The reminder of the divine presence is a form of offering safety and solace as one prepares to retire.

Sohila Sahib

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