The Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious scripture of Sikhism, regarded by Sikhs as the eternal Guru following the ten human Gurus. Compiled by the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan, in 1604, it includes the hymns and teachings of the Sikh Gurus from Guru Nanak to Guru Tegh Bahadur, as well as contributions from …
“Soul Gutka” are basically the certain hymns (Shabads) from the Guru Granth Sahib that are said at death ceremonies. These hymns serve as a source of spiritual guidance and comfort, highlighting the impermanence of life, submission to God’s will, and an endless soul journey. Through this, solace is given to the bereaved family, and the …
Sidh Gosht, or the **Sidh Goshṭi**, is a significant spiritual dialogue that can be found in the Guru Granth Sahib, which is the primary religious scripture of Sikhism. This conversation was composed in poetic form by the first Sikh Guru named Guru Nanak, and it is found on pages 938 to 946. In this dialogue, …
“A Sikh wedding ceremony deeply rooted in the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib – the central scripture of Sikhism – is commonly referred to as Anand Karaj, which translates as ‘Blissful Union’. According to the procedure, the couple must give themselves both to each other and to God during this ceremony in a spiritual and …
The Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious scripture of Sikhism, regarded by Sikhs as the eternal Guru following the ten human Gurus. Compiled by the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan, in 1604, it includes the hymns and teachings of the Sikh Gurus from Guru Nanak to Guru Tegh Bahadur, as well as contributions from …
Sodar Rehras Sahib is an eminent evening prayer in Sikhism that followers recite when the sun sets. It constitutes hymns from Guru Granth Sahib mostly by Guru Amar Das, Guru Nanak and Guru Arjun. It contains verses like ‘Sodar’ and ‘Sopurkh’ among others which are used to show gratitude for the blessings of each day …
Sukhmani Sahib is authored by Guru Arjan, the fifth Sikh Guru, is a composition of great significance and highly esteemed in the Guru Granth Sahib. This is one of the most respected writings in Guru Granth Sahib also called “Prayer of Peace.” It is composed of twenty-four Ashtapadis, each with eight stanzas; each Ashtpadi (consisting …
Asa Di Vaar is a significant Sikh hymn composed by Guru Nanak and Guru Angad, included in the Guru Granth Sahib. It is traditionally sung in the early morning hours and consists of 24 pauris (stanzas) interspersed with shlokas (couplets). The hymn addresses various themes such as the nature of God, the importance of truthful …
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 …
The Japji Sahib, authored by Guru Nanak — the first of the Sikh Gurus is one of those hymns in which Sikhs place a lot of spirituality. It is does not include Guru Granth Sahib the opening composition, but it starts with an introductory salok, followed by 38 pauris (stanzas). Japji Sahib comprises the fundamental …
