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The Ardas Guide provides instructions for performing personal, standalone, and congregational Ardas in Sikhism, emphasizing the importance of expressing feelings in Punjabi. It is divided into three sections: personal Ardas, Panthic Ardas, and standalone Ardas, with detailed protocols and various supplications included in the appendices. The guide aims to encourage Sikhs to perform Ardas independently and respectfully in accordance with Sikh traditions.

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Ardas Guide

The Ardas Guide provides instructions for performing personal, standalone, and congregational Ardas in Sikhism, emphasizing the importance of expressing feelings in Punjabi. It is divided into three sections: personal Ardas, Panthic Ardas, and standalone Ardas, with detailed protocols and various supplications included in the appendices. The guide aims to encourage Sikhs to perform Ardas independently and respectfully in accordance with Sikh traditions.

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Ardas Guide

A Guide for doing personal, standalone and congregational Ardas

ਅਰਦਾਸ ਸੇਧ
ਨ ਿੱਜੀ, ਨਿਅਕਤੀਗਤ ਅਤੇ ਪੰ ਥਕ ਅਰਦਾਸ ਲਈ

ਨਸਿੱ ਖ ਨਿਸ਼ ਰੀ ਸੁਸਾਇਟੀ ਨਸੰ ਘਾਪੁਰ


Sikh Missionary Society Singapore
SN TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
1 Introduction 8
2 Protocol for the Ardas in the Sikh Code of Conduct 10
3 PERSONAL ARDAS - An Overview 14
4 Personal Ardas 16
5 PANTHIC ARDAS - An Overview 22
6 Submission - Sukhmani Sahib Verse 24
7 Panthic Ardas - Main Ardas 26
8 DOHRAS (couplets) 38
APPENDIX (for the following supplication)
9 STANDALONE ARDAS 42
10 Seek blessings just after waking up 44
11 Blessings for being given another day in this world 44
12 Seek blessings 44
13 Prayers whilst showering 46
14 Before meals / After meals 46
15 Daily Nitnem 48
16 Daily Nitnem and Rehraas paath with family 50
17 Birthday celebrations 52
18 Before examinations 54
19 Upon completion of examinations 56
20 Interviews 58
21 Travelling Overseas - Before leaving home 60
22 Travelling Overseas - Upon arrival at destination 62
23 Medical conditions - Before proceeding for treatment 64
24 Upon completion of medical treatment 66
25 Pray for someone sick in Hospital or in sickness 68
26 Blessings for one who is intoxicated and wants to stop 68
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27 Seek blessings to be protected against vices 70
28 Seek mercy from Guru Ji 72
29 Plea for blessings to bond with child/children 74
30 Seeking His Blessing for the Grace of HIS Naam 76
31 Conflicts at home 78
32 Sharing with the needy 80
33 Embarking on a business 82
34 Preparation of Guru Ka Langgar & before serving 84
35 Sukhmani Sahib or Sehaj Path for a new home 86
36 Thanksgiving Ardas for a new home 88
37 Akhand Paath @ Residence - SGGS Ji’s departure 90
38 Akhand Paath @ Residence - Commencement 92
39 Akhand Paath @ Residence - Completion 94
40 Sukhmani Sahib Paath– Well being of Family 96
41 Naming Ceremony 98
42 Amrit Sanchar Ceremony - Before commencement 100
43 Amrit Sanchar Ceremony - Once Amrit is prepared 102
44 Amrit Sanchar Ceremony - After Completion 104
45 Engagement & Anand Karaj - Before leaving home 106
46 Milni Ardas 108
47 Commencement of Engagement Ceremony 110
48 Commencement of Anand Karaj Ceremony 112
49 Completion of Anand Karaj Ceremony 114
50 Sukhmani Sahib: Embarking on a business venture 116
51 Sri Akhand Paath Sahib - Commencement 118
52 Mid way of Paath 120
53 Sri Akhand Paath Sahib - Completion 122

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54 Sri Sehaj Paath - Commencement 124
55 Sri Sehaj Paath - Re-commencement 126
56 Sri Sehaj Paath – completion 128
57 Death Ceremony - Washing Body 130
58 Death Ceremony - Offering Body to the pyre 132
59 Upon Completion of Offering Body to the pyre 134
60 Upon Returning to Gurdwara (for Alania De Paath) 136
61 Ardas Article in Punjabi 138
62 Reference Shabad for seeking Guru Ji’s protection - 142
Bilaaval Mahalla 5 - Rog Mittaayah...

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kRm AMk qqkrw pMnw
1 jwx-pCwx 8
2 is`K rihq mrXwdw Anuswr Ardws krn dI ivDI 11
3 in`jI Ardws - jwx pihcwx 15
4 in`jI Ardws bwry 17
5 pMQk Ardws bwry 23
6 pMQk Ardws - Sbd suKmnI swihb 25
7 pMQk Ardws 27
dohrw Ardws auprMq 39
8 AMiqkw… (hyT ilKI Ardws leI)
9 ivAkqIgq Ardws 43
10 idn dI SurUAwq - qVky auTdy swr 45
11 nvW idn bKiSAw (SuB idn leI bynqI) 45
12 Sukrwnw Aqy imhr dI Ardws 45
13 ieSnwn/nhwaux smyN 47
14 pRSwdw C`kx qoN pihlW 47
15 inqnym 49
16 inqnym: rihrws swihb dI Ardws pirvwr nwl 51
17 jnm idn mnwauxw 53
18 pRIiKAw / iemiqhwn 55
19 iemiqhwn dI sMpUrnqw qy 57
20 ieMtrivaU 59
21 ivdyS s&r: GroN qurn l`igAw 61
22 ivdyS s&r: mMizl qy phuMcx smyN 63
23 ibmwrI dy hwlwq iv`c - ielwj leI qurn qoN pihlW 65
24 ibmwrI dy hwlwq iv`c - ielwj auprMq 67
25 ibmwrI dy hwlwq iv`c - iksy leI qMdrusqI dI Ardws 69
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kRm AMk qqkrw pMnw
26 gurU jI pws Ardws - niSAwN dw iqAwg krn dI bynqI 69
27 gurU pwsoN buirAweIAw qoN bcx leI mMg krnI 71
28 suK-SWqI leI Ardws 73
29 pirvwrk pRym Aqy imlvrqn leI Ardws 75
30 nwm dwn Aqy ikrpw leI Ardws 77
31 b`cy vloN Ardws - mwipAW ivc ipAwr Aqy su~K-SWqI leI Ardws 79
32 vMf C`kx dI Ardws 81
33 vpwr (kMmkwr) nwl sMbMiDq - SurU krn smyN 83
34 gurU dy lMgr leI Ardws 85
35 nvyN Gr (invws/AsQwn) dI KuSI ih`q 87
36 nvyN gRih dI KuSI ih`q Ardws 89
37 sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI dI svwrI iljwx vyly Ardws 91
38 gRih ivKy sRI AKMf pwT swihb jI ArMBqw dI Ardws 93
39 nvyN gRih sRI AKMf pwT swihb jI dI smwpqI dI Ardws 95
40 suKmnI swihb pwT 97
41 jnm sMskwr 99
42 AimRMq sMcwr - AMimRq C`kx qoN pihlW 101
43 AimRMq sMcwr - AMimRq iqAwr hox qy Ardws 103
44 AimRMq sMcwr - AMimRq C`kx qNo bwAd 105
45 AnMd kwrj Aqy mMgxw - GroN qurn smyN dI Ardws 107
46 imlxI dI Ardws 109
47 kuVmweI dI Ardws 111
48 AnMd kwrj dI ArMBqw dI Ardws 113
49 AnMd kwrj sMpUrnqw dI Ardws 115
50 suKmnI swihb pwT: vpwr (kMmkwr) nwl sMbMiDq 117
51 SRI AKMf pwT swihb ArMBqw 119

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kRm AMk qqkrw pMnw
52 m`D dI Ardws 121
53 AKMf pwT swihb dI sMpUrnqw 123
54 SRI sihj pwT - pwT SurU krn qoN pihlW 125
55 SRI sihj pwT - rozwnw pwT krn qoN pihlW 127
56 SRI sihj pwT - sihj pwT dI sMpUrnqw 129
57 imrqk sMskwr - dyh ieSnwn 131
58 imrqk sMskwr - Agn Byt dI Ardws 133
59 imrqk sMskwr - Agn Byt auprMq (soihlw swihb) 135
60 AlwhxIAW dw pwT - gurduAwrw swihb iv`c 137
61 Ardws 139
62 gurUu jI A`gy r`iKAw leI bynqI - iblwvlu mhlw 5] : rogu imtwieAw … 142

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jwx-pCwx
ies ikqwb rwhIN pMjwbI ivc Ardws krn leI syD idqI geI hY[ is`K imSnrI suswietI dw
ieh auprwlw hr is`K nMU Kud Ardws krn leI pRyirq krygw[
Introduction
The Guide is Provided to express your feelings in Punjabi during Ardas.
The Sikh Missionary Society Singapore is pleased to release an ARDAS
GUIDE publication for the use of every Sikh to encourage them to do the
Ardas themselves.
Ardws dw kRm hyT ilKy Anuswr hY:
The Sequence for Ardas is as follows:

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Ardws dOrwn KVHy ho ky dovyN h`Q joV vwihgurU A`gy jodVI kIqI jWdI hY[

ies Ardws ikqwb nUM iqMn BwgW ivc vMifAw igAw hY jI[ pihly Bwg ivc in`jI Ardws
bwry jwxkwrI id`qI geI hY jI[

dUsrw Bwg pMQk Ardws nwl sMbMiDq hY ijs ivc AKMf pwT, sihj pwT, AnMd kwrj Awid
smyN Ardws krn dI syD idqI geI hY jI[

qIjw Bwg hr kwrj nUM krn smyN vwihgurU nUM hwzr nwzr jwx Ardws bynqI krn dI qwkId
krdw hY jI[

To submit to Akal Purakh during Ardas stand up with folded hands.


The ARDAS GUIDE is divided into three sections. The first section sets
out the personal Ardas. We start with the submission Shabad, before
commencing the invocation. Firstly, we start invocating the presence of
Akal Purakh Ji, our first TEN Guru Sahib Jis and our present Guru Sri
Guru Granth Sahib Ji. We then make our supplication to the Akal
Purakh Ji. The guide is provided to express your supplication in Punjabi
in the appendices.

The second section is the Panthic Ardas (i.e. congregational Ardas) and
covers Ardas during Akhand Path, Sehaj Path, Anand Karaj, etc.

The third section provides the standalone Ardas - to invoke HIS presence
before proceeding with the supplication as provided in the appendices.

AMiqkwvW dI qrqIb :
AMiqkwvW nUM iqMn ih`isAW– AMgryzI ilpIAMqrn, AMgryzI ivAwiKAw Aqy pMjwbI ivc vMifAw
igAw hY[

Structure of the appendices:


These are provided in three columns, Romanised, English explanation
and Punjabi text. 9
Protocol for the Ardas in the Sikh Code of Conduct:

While the Ardas is being performed, all men and women in the

congregation should stand with hands folded. The person in

attendance of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji too should stand up and

wave the whisk.

The person who performs the Ardas should stand facing Sri Guru

Granth Sahib Ji with hands folded. If Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is

not there, the Ardas performed facing any direction is acceptable.

When special Ardas is recited for or on behalf of one or more

persons it is not necessary for those in the congregation other than

that person(s) to stand up.

On the conclusion of the Ardas, the entire congregation participat-

ing in the Ardas should respectfully bow before the revered Sri

Guru Granth Sahib Ji, then stand up and call out, “Waheguru Ji Ka

Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh” (The Khalsa is of the Wondrous

Destroyer of Darkness: Victory also is His). The Congregation

should, thereafter, raise the loud spirited chant of Sat Sri Akal (True

is the timeless Being).

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is`K rihq mrXwdw Anuswr Ardws krn dI ivDI [

smu`cI sMgqW vloN Ardws krn smyN, swrI sMgq nMU h`Q joV ky KVy ho jwxw cwhIdw

hY [ sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI dI qwibAw bYTy s`jx nMU vI KVy ho ky, cOr swihb dI

syvw krnI cwhIdI hY [

Ardws dI AgvweI krn vwly ivAkqI nUM, sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI dy snmu~K, h`Q

joV ky KVHy ho ky Ardws krnI cwhIdI hY jykr, sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI aus QwN qy

mOjUd nw hox, qW iksI vI idSw vl mUMh kr ky Ardws kIqI jw skdI hY[

jdoN koeI Kws Ardws iksy iek jW vDIk AwdmIAW vloN hovy, qW auhnW qoN ibnW

sMgq ivc bYTy hornW dw auTxw zrUrI nhIN[

ies qoN auprMq Ardws ivc Swml hox vwlI swrI sMgq sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI

A`gy Adb nwl m`Qw tyky Aqy iPr KVHy ho ky 'vwihgurU jI kw ^wlsw, vwihgurU jI

kI Pqih' bulwvy[ aupRMq 'siq sRI Akwl' dw jYkwrw gjwieAw jwvy[

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PERSONAL ARDAS

12
in`jI Ardws

13
PERSONAL ARDAS – An Overview

SEQUANCE OF ARDAS

Submission quDu AwgY Ardwis hmwrI jIau ipMfu sBu qyrw [


Invocation - Ardas < vwihgurU jI kI &iqh [
Personalised Ardas Refer to Appendices for appropriate Ardas
Prostrate Bow Down in front of Guru Ji
Sikh Slogan of Victory boly so inhwl, siq sRI Akwl
(Jaikara)

The personal Ardas consists of two main parts:

The first section: The selected Shabad is sung to surrender to

Akal Purakh Ji.

The second section is an invocation to Akal Purakh Ji, the first


Ten Guru Sahib Ji and our present Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

SUBMISSION

Tudh aagay ardas hamaaree I offer my prayer to you, O

jeeo pindd sabh teraa | Divine; my body and life are all

Kahu naanak sabh taeree yours. Says Nanak, this is all

vaddiaaee koee naao n your greatness; no one even

jaanai maeraa|4| knows my name.


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in`jI Ardws bwry

Ardws dw kRm
mn Arpx krnw quDu AwgY Ardwis hmwrI jIau ipMfu sBu qyrw [
Ardws (bynqI) krnw < vwihgurU jI kI &iqh [
in`jI Ardws sUcI iv`coN cox kro
m`Qw tykxw gurU Agy m`Qw tykxw
jYkwrw boly so inhwl, siq sRI Akwl

in`jI Ardws dy do Bwg hn:-

pihly Bwg iv`c mn nUM Arpx krn leI cuixAw igAw Sbd gwien
kIqw jWdw hY [

dUjy Bwg iv`c Akwl purK, Aqy sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI nUM iDAwieAw

jWdw hY [

smrpx

quDu AwgY Ardwis hmwrI jIau ipMfu sBu qyrw [

khu nwnk sB qyrI vifAweI koeI nwau n jwxY myrw [4[

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PERSONAL ARDAS

Ik-Oankaar. Waheguru is One. All victory is of


Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh . the Wondrous Guru (Waheguru).

Sri Bhagauti Ji Sahai. May the respected “Bhaguati Ji”


be my saviour

Vaar Sri Bhagauti Ji Ki Ode of “Bhaguati Ji” recited by the


Paatshaahee Dasvi. Tenth Guru Sahib Ji

Pritham Bhagauti Simar Kai, Guru First remember the “Bhaguati Ji”;
Nanak Laee Dhiyae. then remember and meditate upon
Guru Nanak Ji.
Fir Angad Gur Te Amar Das, Ram Then meditate upon Guru Angad
Dasae Hoye Sahai. Ji and Guru Amar Das Ji, Guru
Ram Das Ji to come to our assis-
tance.

Arjan Hargobind Nu Simrou Sri Remember and meditate upon


Har Rai. Guru Arjan Ji, Guru Hargobind Ji
and respected Sri Guru Har Rai
Ji.

Sri Harkrishan Dhiyaa-eeai Jis Remember and meditate upon


Dithae Sabh Dukh Jaye. the respected Sri Guru Harkrishan
Ji whose sight will release all
sufferings.

Teg Bahadur Simar-eeai Ghar Nau By remembering and meditating


Nidh Aavai Dhai. upon Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji nine
treasures will be received very
fast.

Sabh Thaai Ho-e Sahaai. Present everywhere to assist us

Dasvai Paatshaah Guru Gobind The Tenth sovereign/monarch


Singh Sahib Ji Sabh Thai Ho-e Guru Gobind Singh Ji is present
Sahaai. everywhere to provide assistance.
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in`jI Ardws

< vwihgurU jI kI &iqh [

sRI BgOqI jI shwie [

vwr sRI BgOqI jI kI pwqSwhI 10 * [

ipRQm BgOqI ismr kY gur nwnk leI iDAwie [

iPr AMgd gur qy Amrdws rwmdwsY hoeIN shwie [

Arjn hrgoibMd no ismrO sRI hirrwie [

sRI hirikRSn iDAweIAY ijs ifTY siB duK jwie [

qyg bhwdr ismirAY Gr nau iniD AwvY Dwie [

sB QweIN hoie shwie [

dsvW pwqSwh sRRI gurU goibMd isMG swihb jI sB QWeI hoie shwie [

* - dsvIN bolo 17
Dasa Paatsaaheea di Jot Sri Guru With your mind fully focussed on
Granth Sahib Ji, de Paath Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the
Deedaar Daa Dhiyaan Dhar Ke Divine Guiding Light of the Ten
Bolo Ji Waheguru! Guru Sahib Ji, its recitation and
understanding, say Waheguru!
Waheguru! Waheguru! (O Won-
derous God)!

Hey Nimaneeaa De Maan, O provider of honour to the lowly,


Nitaneeaa De Taan, Nioteeaa Di Power to the weak and helpless,
Ot, Sachey Pita Waheguru (Aap Refuge to the destitutes, The
de Hazur Ardas hai Ji) Eternal Sovereign Father
Waheguru! the humbly prayer in
your presence (Refer to
appendices…………. for
additional supplications).

Akhar Vaadhaa Ghaataa Bhul Kindly pardon any mistakes and


Chuk Maaf Karnee, Sarbat De shortcomings that may have
Kaaraj Raas Karney. occurred in my speech and
actions. Please provide your
Divine Assistance to each and
every being in completing their
undertakings.

Seyee Piyare Mel, Jina Miliya Help us connect with such Divine
Teraa Naam Chit Aavai, Nanak souls that are dear to you. By
Naam Chardi Kala, Tere Bhaaney meeting whom, I may always
Sarbat Daa Bhalaa. remember you and firmly establish
in my heart. With Guru Nanak and
Naam may there always be
“Chardikala” (living in High
Morale). With Your Divine Will
may there always be prosperity for
one and all.

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, The Pure belong to the Wonderful


Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh. Lord, victory is the Wonderful
Lord's.
Bole so nihal, sat sri akal. Whoever utters shall be fulfilled,
“Eternal is the True Lord”. 18
dsW pwqSwhIAW dI joq sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI dy pwT dIdwr dw iDAwn
Dr ky boloy jI vwihgurU !

hy inmwixAW dy mwx, inqwixAW dy qwx, inEitAW dI Et, s`cy ipqw,


vwihgurU, Awp jI dy hzUr Ardws hY jI [ (AMiqkw nUM dyKo)*

A`Kr vwDw Gwtw Bùl cu`k mw& krnI [ srb`q dy kwrj rws krny [

syeI ipAwry myl, ijnHW imilAW qyrw nwm ic`q Awvy [ nwnk nwm cVHdI
klw, qyry Bwxy srb`q dw Blw [

vwihgurU jI kw ^wlsw [ vwihgur jI kI &iqh [


jYkwrw
boly so inhwl, siq sRI Akwl [
19
PANTHIC ARDAS

20
pMQk Ardws

21
PANTHIC ARDAS– An Overview

SEQUANCE OF ARDAS

Submission qU Twkuru qum pih Ardwis


Invocation - Ardas < vwihgurU jI kI &iqh [
Panthic Ardas Refer to Appendices for appropriate Ardas
Prostrate Bow Down in front of Guru Ji
Recite Dohra AwigAw BeI Akwl kI qbI clwieE pMQ [
Sikh Slogan of Victory boly so inhwl, siq sRI Akwl
(Jaikara)

Panthic Ardas, the Sikh prayer consists of four main parts:

The first section is the submission is extolled to surrender


to the Almighty Lord.

The second section is an invocation extolling the ten


Gurus and Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

The third section recalls past trials and triumphs of the


Panth. These are grouped in clusters, each punctuated by
a fervent ‘Waheguru’.

The final section is the actual prayer of petition/


supplication. 22
pMQk Ardws bwry

Ardws dI lVI
mn Arpx krnw qU Twkuru qum pih Ardwis
Ardws (bynqI) krnw < vwihgurU jI kI &iqh [
pMQk Ardws sUcI iv`coN cox kro
nqmsqk hoxw gurU Agy m`Qw tykxw
doihrw AwigAw BeI Akwl kI qbI clwieE pMQ [
jYkwrw boly so inhwl, siq sRI Akwl

pMQk Ardws dy cwr Bwg / iNh`sy hn [

pihly Bwg iv`c mn Arpx leI cuixAw Sbd (gurbwxI) aucwro [

dUjy Bwg iv`c 10 pwqSwhIAW, Aqy sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI nUM iDAwau [

qIjy Bwg iv`c pMQ dIAw purwqn GwlxW, ShIdIAW Aqy pRwpqIAW
drsweIAW hn, hr ih`sy auprMq “vwihgurU” aucwirAw igAw hY

Aqy AMqly ih`sy iv`c jo mOky dI Ardws / bynqI hY [


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Submission - Sukhmani Sahib Verse
According to the contemporary tradition, before Ardas, the following
Shabad from the ‘Sukhmani Sahib’of the fifth Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji,
is usually recited:

Tu Thaakur Tum Peh Ardās. You are our Master; to you, I offer
this humble prayer.
Jio Pind Sabh Tayree Raas. This body and soul are all your
belonging.
Thum Maat Pithaa Ham Baarik You are our mother and father;
Thaerae. and we are your children.

Tumaree Kirpaa Meh Sukh In your grace, we experience


Ghanayrey. ultimate peace!

Koe Na Jaanay Tumraa Unt. No-one knows your infinite


vastness.
Oochay Tey Oochaa Bhagvant. O highest of the high, most
generous God,
Sagal Samagree Tumaray Soothr The whole creation is strung on
Dhaaree. your thread.

Tum Tey Hoe So Aageyakaaree. That which has come from you is
in your will.
Tumaree Gath Mith Tum Hee You alone know your existence
Jaanee. and vastness.

Nanak Daas Sadhaa Kurbaanee Nanak, Your slave, is forever


||8||4|| surrendering to you. ||8||4|| 24
smrpx - suKmnI swihb Sbd
prMprw Anuswr Ardws qo pihlw, sRI suKmnI swihb ivcoN gurU Arjn
swihb jI dw ieh Sbd piVAw jwdw hY [

qU Twkuru qum pih Ardwis ]

jIau ipMfu sBu qyrI rwis ]

qum mwq ipqw hm bwirk qyry ]

qumrI ik®pw mih sUK Gnyry ]

koie n jwnY qumrw AMqu ]

aUcy qy aUcw BgvMq ]

sgl smgRI qumrY sUiqR DwrI ]

qum qy hoie su AwigAwkwrI ]

qumrI giq imiq qum hI jwnI ]

nwnk dws sdw kurbwnI ]8]4]


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PANTHIC ARDAS - Main Ardas

Ik-Oankaar Waheguru is One. All victory is of


Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh. the Wondrous Guru (Waheguru).

Sri Bhagauti Ji Sahai. May the respected “Bhaguati Ji”


be my saviour

Vaar Sri Bhagauti Ji Ki Ode of “Bhaguati Ji” recited by the


Paatshaahee Dasvi. Tenth Guru Sahib Ji

Pritham Bhagauti Simar Kai, Guru First remember the “Bhaguati Ji”;
Nanak Laee Dhiyae. then remember and meditate upon
Guru Nanak Ji.

Fir Angad Gur Te Amar Das, Ram Then meditate upon Guru Angad
Das Hoye Sahai. Ji and Guru Amar Das Ji, Guru
Ram Das Ji to come to our assis-
tance.

Arjan Hargobind No Simrou Sri Remember and meditate upon


Har Rai. Guru Arjan Ji, Guru Hargobind Ji
and respected Sri Guru Har Rai
Ji.

Sri Harkrishan Dhiyaa-eeai Jis Remember and meditate upon


Dithae Sabh Dukh Jaye. the respected Sri Guru Harkrishan
Ji whose sight will release all
sufferings.

Teg Bahadur Simar-eeai Ghar Nau By remembering and meditating


Nidh Aavai Dhai. upon Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji nine
treasures will be received very
fast.

Sabh Thaai Ho-e Sahaai. Present everywhere to assist us

Dasvai Paatshaah Guru Gobind The Tenth sovereign/monarch


Singh Sahib Ji Sabh Thai Ho-e Guru Gobind Singh Ji is present
Sahaai. everywhere to provide assistance.
26
pMQk Ardws

< vwihgurU jI kI &iqh [

sRI BgOqI jI shwie [

vwr sRI BgOqI jI kI pwqSwhI 10 * [

ipRQm BgOqI ismr kY gur nwnk leI iDAwie [

iPr AMgd gur qy Amrdws rwmdwsY hoeIN shwie [

Arjn hrgoibMd no ismrO sRI hirrwie [

sRI hirikRSn iDAweIAY ijs ifTY siB duK jwie [

qyg bhwdr ismirAY Gr nau iniD AwvY Dwie [

sB QweIN hoie shwie [

dsvW pwqSwh sRRI gurU goibMd isMG swihb jI sB QWeI hoie shwie [

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Dasa Paatsaaheea di Jot Sri Think and meditate upon the
Guru Granth Sahib Ji, de Paath divine light of the Ten Kings
Deedaar Daa Dhiyaan Dhar Ke contained in the respected Sri
Bolo Ji Waheguru! Guru Granth Sahib JI and turn
your thoughts to the divine
teachings of and get pleasure by
the sight of Sri Guru Granth
Sahib JI; Utter Waheguru
(Wondrous God)!

Panja Pyaaraae, Chauhaa Think of the deeds of the Five


Sahibzadiyae, Chaliya Beloved Ones, of the four sons
(of Guru Gobind Singh); of the
Mukhtyae, Huthiyae, Jupiyae,
Forty Martyrs; of the brave Sikhs
Tupiyae, Jina Nam Jupiyae,
of indomitable determination; of
Vand Shakiyae, Deg Chalaaee, the devotees steeped in the
Teg Vaahee, Dekh Ke Andhith colour of the Name; of those
Keeta Tinhaa Pyariyaae, who were absorbed in the
Sachiaariyaa Dee Kamaaee, Da Name; of those who
Dhiyaan Dhar Ke Khalsa ji Bolo remembered the Name and
shared their food in
Ji , Waheguru.
companionship; of those who
started free kitchens; of those
who wielded their swords (for
preserving truth); of those who
overlooked others shortcomings;
All the aforesaid were pure and
truly devoted ones; Utter
Waheguru (Wondrous God)!
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dsW pwqSwhIAW dI joq sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI dy pwT dIdwr dw iDAwn

Dr ky boloy jI vwihgurU !

pMjwN ipAwirAwN, cOhwN swihbzwidAwN,cwlHIAwN mukiqAwN, hTIAwN, jpIAwN,

qpIAwN, ijnHw nwm jipAwN, vMf CikAwN, dyg clweI, qyg vwhI, dyK ky

AxifT kIqw, iqnHwN ipAwirAwN, sicAwirAwN dI kmweI, dw iDAwn Dr ky

Kwlsw jI bolo jI vwihgurU [

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Jinaa Singhaa Singhneeyaa Ne Think of and remember the
Dharam Het Sees Dithe, Band unique service rendered by
Band Kattai, Khopriya Luhayiya, those brave Sikh men as well as
Charukhriya Te Churhe, Aariaa women, who sacrificed their
Naal Chiraae Gai, Gurdwaraiya heads but did not surrender their
Di Seva Layee Kurbaniya Sikh Religion; Who had
Keethiyae, Dharam Nehee themselves cut to pieces from
Haariye, Sikhi Kesaa Suwaasaa each of the joints of the body;
Naal Nibaahee, Tina Dee Who had their scalps removed;
Kamaaee Daa Dhiyaan Dhar Ke Who were tied and rotated on
Bolo Ji Waheguru. the wheels and broken into
pieces; Who were cut by saws;
Who were flayed alive; Who
sacrificed themselves to upkeep
the dignity of the Gurdwaras;
Who did not abandon their Sikh
faith; Who kept their Sikh
Religion and saved their long
hair till their last breath; Utter
Waheguru (Wondrous God)!
Panja Takhta Sarbat Turn your thoughts to all of the
Gurdwariyae Daa Dhiyaan Dhar seats of Sikh Religion and all
Ke Bolo Ji Waheguru. the Gurdwaras; utter Waheguru
(Wondrous God)!

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ijnHwN isMGwN isMGxIAwN ny Drm hyq sIs idqy, bMd bMd ktwey, KoprIAwN

luhweIAwN, crKVIAwN qy cVyH, AwirAwN nwl icrwey gey, gurduAwirAwN dI

syvw leI kurbwnIAwN kIqIAwN, Drm nhI hwirAwN, isKI kyswN suAwswN nwl

inbwhI, iqnHw dI kmweI dw iDAwn Dr ky Kwlsw jI bolo jI vwihgurU [

pMjwN q^qW, srb`q gurduAwirAwN dw iDAwn Dr ky, bolo jI vwihgurU [

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Prithme Sarbat Khalsa Ji Ki First the entire respected Khalsa
Ardas Hai Ji, Sarbat Khalsa Ji make this supplication that may
Ko Waheguru Waheguru they meditate on Your Name;
Waheguru Chit Aavai Chit and may all pleasures and
Aavan Ka Sadkaa Sarab Sukh comforts come through such
Hovai. meditation.
Jahaa Jahaa Khalsa Ji Wherever respected Khalsa is
Saahib, Tahaa Tahaa Rachhiya present, give Your protection
Riyaa-it, Deg Teg Fateh, Brid Ki and grace; May the free kitchen
and sword never fail; Maintain
Paij, Panth Ki Jeet, Sree Saahib
the honour of your devotees;
Ji Sahaai Khalse Ji Ko Bol
Confer victory upon the Sikh
Baaley, Bolo Ji Waheguru. people; May the respected
sword always come to our
assistance; May the Khalsa
always get honours; Utter
Waheguru (Wondrous God)!

Sikhaa Noo Sikhee Daan, Kesh Kindly confer upon the Sikhs the
Daan, Rehit Daan, Bibek Daan, gift of Sikhism, the gift of long
Visah Daan, Bharosaa Daan, hair, the gift of observing Sikh
Daanaa Sir Daan Naam Daan, laws, the gift of divine
Sree Amritsar Ji Dai Dar- knowledge, the gift of firm faith,
the gift of belief and the biggest
shan Ishnan Chounkiyaa
gift of Name. O God! May the
Jhande Bunge Jugo Jug Attal,
choirs, the mansion and the
Dharam Ka Jai Kaar Bolo Ji
banners exist forever; may the
Waheguru, Waheguru!
truth ever triumph; utter
Waheguru (Wondrous God)!
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ipRQmy srb`q ^wlsw jI kI Ardws hY jI, srbq ^wlsw jI ko, vwihgurU

vwihgurU vwihgurU[ ic~q Awvy, ic`q Awvn kw sdkw, srb suK hovy [

jhW jhW ^wlsw jI swihb, qhW qhW r~iCAW irAwieq, dyg qyg Pqih,

ibrd kI pYj, pMQ kI jIq, sRI swihb jI shwie, ^wlsy jI ky bol bwly,

bolo jI vwihgurU[

is`KW nUM is`KI dwn, kys dwn, rihq dwn, ibbyk dwn, ivswh dwn, Brosw

dwn, dwnwN isr dwn nwm dwn, sRI AMimRqsr jI dy drSn ieSnwn, cONkIAw

JMfy buMgy jugo jug At`l, Drm kw jYkwr bolo jI vwihgurU[

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Sikhaa Daa Man Neevaa, Mat May the minds of all the Sikhs
Uchee, Mat Pat Daa Raakhaa remain humble and their wis-
Aap Waheguru. dom exalted; O God! Your are
the protector of wisdom.

Hei Akaal-Purakh, Apne Panth O Immortal Being, eternal


De Sada Sahai Datar Jio || Sri helper of the Panth, benevolent
Nankaanaa Sahib Tae Hor God, bestow on the Khalsa the
Gurdvaareaan, Gurdhaamaan beneficence of unobstructed
Dae Jinhaan Ton Panth Noon visits to and free management
Vichhor-eaa Geaa Hai Khullhae of Sri Nankana Sahib and other
Darshan Deedaara Tae Sevaa Gurdwaras and places of the
Sanbhaal Daa Daan Khalsa Jee Gurus from which the Panth
Noon Bakhsho. has been seperated.

Hey Nimaneeaa De Maan, O Immortal Being, eternal


Nitaneeaa De Taan, Nioteeaa helper of the Panth, benevolent
Di Ot, Sachey Pita Waheguru God, bestow on the Khalsa the
(Aap Dae Hazur…). beneficence of unobstructed
visits to and free management
of Sri Nankana Sahib and other
Gurdwaras and places of the
Gurus from which the Panth
has been separated.
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isKW dw mn nIvwN, mq a~ucI, mq pq dw rwKw Awip vwihgurU[

hy Akwl purK Awpxy pMQ dy sdw shweI dwqwr jIE] sRI nnkwxw swihb

qy hor gurduAwirAwˆ gurDwmwˆ dy, ijnHwˆ qoˆ pMQ nUM ivCoiVAw igAw hY, KulHy

drSn dIdwr qy syvw sMBwl dw dwn ^wlsw jI nUM bKSo ]

hy inmAwixAw dy mwx, inqwixAwN dy qwx, inEitAwN dI Et, s`cy ipqw

vwihgurU (Awp jI dy hzUir…)

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Akhar Vaadhaa Ghaataa Bhul Kindly pardon our errors and
Chuk Maaf Karnee, Sarbat De shortcomings in reciting the
Kaaraj Raas Karney. above Prayer. Kindly fulfil the
objects of all.

Seyee Piyare Mel, Jina Miliya Kindly cause us to meet those


Teraa Naam Chit Aavai, Naanak true devotees by meeting
Naam Chardi Kala, Tere whom, we may remember and
Bhaaney Sarbat Daa Bhalaa. meditate upon Your Name. O
God! through the True Guru
Nanak, may Your Name be
exalted, and may all prosper
according to Your will.

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, The Pure belong to the Wonder-


Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh. ful Lord, victory is the Wonderful
Lord's.

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A`Kr vwDw Gwtw Bùl cu`k mwP krnI] srb`q dy kwrj rws krny]

syeI ipAwry myl, ijnHAW imilAW qyrw nwm icq Awvy] nwnk nwm cVHdI

klw, qyry Bwxy srb`q dw Blw]

vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw] vwihgurU jI kI Piqh]

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The DOHRAS (couplets) recited after the Ardas*

Aagya bhai Akal ki Tabhi The Panth is created by the


chalayo Panth, command of the Akalpurkh

Sab Sikhan ko hukum hai Guru All Sikhs are commanded to


Manyo Granth. believe the Granth as the Guru

Guru Granth ji manyo pargat Consider the Guru Granth as


Guran ki deh. the living body of the Gurus

jo, prabh ko milbo chahe khoj Attainment of the Divine is


shabad meh le through purity of heart and
search through the Shabad (the
Guru’s Word)
Raj karega Khalsa aqi rahei na The Khalsa shall rule, and no
koe[1[ one will stay rebel, having
exhausted themselves,
Khuaar hoe sabha milaingye all will join (the Khalsa), he
bache saraṇa jo hoe. alone who will come into the
shelter (of the Khalsa) will be
saved
Waheguru naam jahaz hai, Need English Explanation
chaṛe so utare par.

Jo saradha kar sevade, gur par Need English Explanation


utaran har.

JAIKARRA Bole So Nihal Sat Sri Akal

*Three dohras (couplets) are recited as part of the daily Ardas. The first
two are from the Panth Prakash written by Giani Gian Singh (1822-1921)
a poet and historian. The third couplet is by Bhai Nand Lal Ji and the
fourth couplet traditionally adopted by the paanth.
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dohrw Ardws auprMq*

AwigAw BeI Akwl kI, qbY clwieE pMQ [

siB is`Kn ko hukm hYY, guurU mwinE gRMQ [

gurU gRMRQ jI mwinE, pRgt gurW kI dyih [

jo pRB ko imlbo chYY, Koj Sbd mYN lyh [

rwj kryygw ^wlsw, AwkI rhY n koie [

KuAwr hoie sB imlYNgyy, bcy srx jo hoey [

vwihgurU nwm jhwz hY, cVy so auqry pwr [

jo SrDw kr syvdy, gur pwr auqwrn hwr [

jYkwrw *boly so inhwl , siq sRI Akwl

Ardws auprMq ieh dohry pVHy jWdy hn [ pihly 2 dohry “pMQ pRkwS” ivcoN hn
[ {lyKk - igAwnI igAwn isMG (1822-1921) pRis`D kvI qy ieiqhwskwr} qIjw
dohrw BweI nMd lwl isMG jI dw qy cOQw dohrw pMQk rvwieqI hY [
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APPENDICES

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AMiqkwvW

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STANDALONE ARDAS

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ivAkqIgq Ardws

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Seek blessings after just after waking up

Hey gurpita jio! aap ji di kirpa Dear Guruji, by Your grace the
sadaka rat aap ji de bhaṇe vich night has passed, and a new
batit hoi hai ji. Din charhia hai day has arisen. Please guide us
aapṇe bhaṇe vich batit peacefully/safely through this
karavauṇa. Waheguru aap ji da new day. Thank you, Thank you,
shukar hai, shukar hai, shukar Thank you.
hai

Blessings for being given another day in this world

Hey Waheguru ji, aap ji di kirpa Dear Waheguru Ji, thank you
sadka nava din aramb hoyia very much for blessing with
hai, aap kamayabi ate naam di another new day. In this day,
dat baksh ke is din nu safla krna please bless me with success
ji. and the boon of your Naam.

Seek blessings
Hey Waheguru jī, āap ji di mihar Thank you Waheguru Ji for
naal din sukhan naal batit hoia blessing us with a peaceful day.
hai. Huṇ rat aie sukhan naal The day went very well by your
batit karvauni ji. Sauṇ tō pahilan will. Kirtan Sohila has been
sōhila sahib ji dā paaṭh kita hai done prior to sleep. Please
jī. Sukh di needar bakshani ji. bless the night to be peaceful.

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nvW idn bKiSAw (qVky auTdy swr)
hy gur ipqw jIE! Awp jI dI ikrpw sdkw rwq Awp jI dy Bwxy iv`c

bqIq hoeI hY [ idn ciVHAw hY, Awpxy Bwxy iv`c bqIq krvwauxw

[ vwihgurU Awp jI dw Sukr hY, Sukr hY Sukr hY [

idn dI SurUAwq (SuB idn leI bynqI)

hy vwihguru jI! Awp jI dw l`K l`K Sukr hY, Awp jI dI ikrpw sdkw

nvW idn ArMB hoieAw hY[ Awp kwmXwbI Aqy nwm dI dwq b^S ky ies

idn nUM s&lw krnw jI [

Sukrwnw Aqy imhr dI Ardws

hy vwihguru jI! Awp jI dI imhr nwl idn su`KW nwl bqIq hoieAw hY

[ hux rwq AweI sùKW nwl bqIq krvwauxI jI [ sOx qo pihlW soihlw

swihb jI dw pwT kIqw hY jI [ suK dI nINdr b^SxI jI[

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Prayers whilst showering

Dhan dhan Sri Guru Granth Dhan Dhan Shri Guru Granth
Sahib ji (5 vari), waheguru, Sahib Ji (5 times) followed by
Waheguru, Waheguru, Waheguru, Waheguru,
Waheguru, Waheguru, Waheguru, Waheguru,
Waheguru, Waheguru, Waheguru, Waheguru,
Waheguru, Waheguru …… Waheguru, Waheguru…….

Before Meals/After Meals

Dhadhaa Dhaathaa Eaek Hai The One and only Lord is the
Sabh Ko Dhaevanehaar || Great Giver who is the Giver to
one and all.

Dhaenadhae Thott N Aavee He never has any shortage as


Aganath Bharae Bhanddaar || his countless warehouses are
filled with unlimited bounties.

Jis Dhaa Dhithaa Khaavanaa Let us all celebrate Him and


This Keheeai Saabaas | express our gratitude from
whom we receive our gifts and
nourishment.
Nanak Hukam N Chalee Naal O Nanak! Not commands, but
Khasam Chalai Aradhaas ||22|| only humble prayers and
requests work with the Lord
Master. ||22||

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ieSnwn / nhwaux smyN

DMn DMn sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI !(5 vwrI), vwihgurU, vwihgurU, vwihgurU,

vwihgurU, vwihgurU, vwihgurU, vwihgurU, vwihgurU, vwihgurU, vwihgurU,

vwihgurU……….

pRSwdw C`kx qoN pihlW

ddw dwqw eyku hY sB kau dyvnhwr [

dydy qoit n AwveI Agnq Bry BMfwr [

ijs dw idqw Kwvxw iqsu khIAY swbwis [

nwnk hukmu n cleI nwil Ksm clY Ardwis [22[

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Daily Nitnem
Seeking blessings after Daily Nitnem

Waheguru ji ! aap ji di kirpa Waheguru Ji ! with your


duara das (sewak) ardas kar blessings, I, Your servant make
riha hai shukar hai, shukar hai, this humble “ardas /prayer”.
shukar hai aap ji ne kirpa kiti Thank you for giving me the
nitnem da path karan da udam ability to recite the daily prayer, I
bakhshasia, aap ji da bahut- am forever grateful. While
bahut dhanvad. reciting the Gurbani Path,
Gurbani de paaṭh karadian, ane- I could have made numerous
ka prakar dian hoian bhulan mistakes, please forgive me.
chukan muaph karnian, gurbani Please accept my recitation of
parhi pravan karni ate lekhe Gurbani. Hereafter, please
launi. Aage ton sudh bani ate bless me with the ability to recite
seva karan da bal udam it correctly, and give me the
bakhshana. Pari suni bani da strength and zeal to continue to
bhav hiradian vich vasaunan, perform this sewa. Bless me to
daron gharon gur sikhi jivan love and understand the
chardi kala bakhshani ji. Aapne recited Gurbani and Gur Sikhi
charan kavalan da oat asra life to live in high morale. Bless
bakhshana. Parivara te mihar me with shelter at your feet.
bharia hath rakhana, Watch over my family with your
tandarusati bakhshani ate ang protective hand, that we stay
sang sahai hona. healthy and well.

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inqnym
inqnym dy pwT dI Ardws

vwihgurU jI! Awp jI dI ikrpw sdkw dws (syvk) Ardws kr irhw hY,

Sukr hY, Sukr hY, Sukr hY, Awp jI ny ikrpw kIqI in`qnym dw pwT krn

dw audm b^iSAw, Awp jI dw bhuq-bhuq DMnvwd [

gurbwxI dy pwT kridAW, Anyk pRkwr dIAW hoeIAW B`ulW c`ukW muAw&

krnIAW, gurbwxI pVHI pRvwn krnI Aqy lyKy lwauxI [ A`gy qoN SùD bwxI

Aqy syvw krn dw b`l, au`dm b^Sxw [ pVHI suxI bwxI dw Bwv ihridAW

iv`c vswauxw, droN GroN gur is`KI jIvn, cVHdI klw b^SxI jI [ Awpxy

crn kMvlW dw Et Awsrw b^Sxw [ pirvwr qy imhrW BirAw h`Q r`Kxw,

qMdrusqI b^SxI Aqy AMg sMg shweI hoxw [

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Daily Nitnem and Rehraas paath with family
Seek blessings to have had the privilege to do the paath. And to give
the strength to continue it.

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio! Dear Akal Purakh, Creater,
aap ji de kirpa sadaka sare Giver and Father! thank you for
parvar ne (Nitanem/Rehraas) da giving our family the privilege to
paaṭh kita. Aap ji da kotan kot do our (Nitnem / Rehraas)
dhanvad, parhi gurbani pravan paath. We are forever grateful.
karni ate lekhe launi. Aap ji ne Kindly accept our recitation and
ise tarhan hi aapne bani nal jori that it may be worthy. Kindly
rakhana ji. Bani parhadian ane- keep us forever attached to our
ka parkar dian bhulan galatian (Nitnem / Rehraas). We could
ho sakadian han, anajan bache have made uncountable
samajh ke bhulan di khiman mistakes while doing so, please
karni Ji, age ton sumat forgive us, your ignorant
bakhasini. Gursikhi jivan te nam children. Kindly grant us
dian datan bakhsho. Parivar te wisdom, a Gursikhi life, Gift of
miharan bharia hath rakhana, Naam and always bless our
tandarusati bakhshani ate ang family with good health and your
sang sahai hona. support.

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pirvwrk Ardws - inqnym: rihrws swihb dI Ardws pirvwr nwl
inqnym Aqy rihrws krn dI jo mwn vifAweI b^SI Aqy ies syvw nUM
inrMqr inBwaux dw bl a`udm auqSwh b^Sxw [

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI dI ikrpw sdkw swry pirvwr

ny (inqnym / rihrws) dw pwT kIqw [ Awp jI dw kotwn kot DMnvwd,

pVHI gurbwxI pRvwn krnI Aqy lyKy lwauxI [ Awp jI ny iesy qrHW hI

(bwxI) nwl joVI r`Kxw jI [ bwxI pVHidAW Anyk pRkwr dIAW BùlW

glqIAW ho skdIAW hn, Anjwx b`cy smJ ky BùlW dI iKmW krnI jI,

A`gy qoN sum`q b^SxI [ guris`KI jIvn qy nwm dIAW dwqW b^So

[ pirvwr qy imhrW BirAw h`Q r`Kxw, qMdrusqI b^SxI Aqy AMg sMg

shweI hoxw [

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Birthday celebrations

Self
Hey akal purakh jio aj das da Dear Akal Purakh the Creator!
janam din hai. Aap ji di bakhsi today is my birthday. Thank you
hoi umar layi bahut dhanvad. for giving me this life and the
Ise tarhan das te kirpa karni. Ap- years thus far. Kindly always
ane dar ghar ton gursikhi, naam continue to bless me.
bani di dat, dharam karaj karan
di bakhsis karade rahina.

For Others

Hey akal purakh jio aap ji di Dear Akal Purakh the Creator!
kirpa sadka aap ji de sewak… through your mercy, we are
*…. da janam din mana rahe celebrating ……*…….’s
han. Aap miharan bharia hath birthday. Please always keep
aapne sewak de ser te rakhana. your merciful watch over him/
Os nū gurū ji de dase marag te her, bless him/her with a
turun layi bal ate budhi Gursikhi life, wisdom, education
bakhashani, vidia ate and health. Thank you so much
tandrusati bakhashani. Guru Ji.
Waheguru ji aap ji da bahut, ba-
hut shukar hai, shukar hai, shu-
kar hai.

…* - Name of person’s birthday…


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jnm idn mnwauxw

dws: (Awpxy Awp leI Ardws)

hy Akwl purK jIE! A`j dws dw jnm idn hY [ Awp jI dI b^SI hoeI

aumr leI bhuq DMnvwd hY jI [ iesy qrHW dws qy ikrpw krnI[ Awpxy

dr Gr qoN gurisKI, nwm bwxI dI dwq, Drm kwrj krn dI b^iSS

krdy rihxw[

dUijAW leI Ardws:

hy Akwl purK jIE! Awp jI dI ikrpw sdkw Awp jI dy syvk

….*............dw jnm idn mnw rhy hW jI [ Awp jI ny imhrW BirAw

h`Q Awpxy syvk dy isr qy r`Kxw jI [ aus nUM gurU jI dy d`sy mwrg qy

qurn leI bl Aqy bùDI b^SxI, iv`idAw dwn Aqy qMdrusqI b^SxI

jI [ vwihgurU jI! Awp jI dw bhuq, bhuq Sukr hY, Sukr hY, Sukr hY [

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Examinations
Before proceeding for Examinations
For Others

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, aap Dear Akal Purakh, Giver, Father!
ji di kirpa de naal, aap ji da bacha/ It is with your grace, your child
bachi ……*……. imatihan lai ja ri- ……*….. is going to sit for an ex-
ha hai ji. Aap ji ne aapna mi- amination. Kindly place your mer-
haran bharia hath ser te rakhana ciful Hand on your child’s head;
ji. Pūre utashah ate udam de naal grant him/her the strength and
imatihan vich baiṭhan di bal budhi wisdom to complete his/her exam
bakhashani. Imatihan vich ang with confidence.
sang sahai hona.

Self
Guru ji mere te apni kirpa karo ate Guru Ji, please shower me with
mainu sedh devo tan jo main your blessings and guidance so
prikhia pepar changa kar sakan. that I can do my papers well. Dear
He guru Pita ji, kirapa karo, kirapa Guru Ji, please grant this child of
karo, kirapa karo, aj aap ji de yours success in exams, keep
bache nu imatihanan vich safalta your protective hand over me too,
bakhashani. Miharan bharia hath grant strength and wisdom to
rakhana ji. Pure utashah ate udam complete my exams with
de naal imtiham wich baithan di confidence.
budhi bakshani ji.

Imatihan da paracha milan Moments before receiving


samen examination papers-
Waheguru, Waheguru, Waheguru Waheguru, Waheguru, Waheguru
datar pita jio, ang sang sahai ho- please keep me in your protective
na. (watchful) hand over me.
…*…- Name of child
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pRIiKAw / iemiqhwn
pRIiKAw / iemiqhwn leI jwx qoN pihlW
dUijAW leI Ardws:

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI dI ikrpw dy nwl, Awp jI dw

b`cw/b`cI ……*…… iemiqhwn leI jw irhw hY jI [ Awp jI ny Awpxw

imhrW BirAw h`Q isr qy r`Kxw jI, pUry auqSwh Aqy au`dm dy nwl

iemiqhwn iv`c bYTx dw bl Aqy bu`DI b^SxI jI [ iemiqhwn iv`c AMg

sMg shweI hoxw [

dws: (Awpxy Awp leI Ardws)

gurU jI! myry qy AwpxI ikrpw kro Aqy mYnUM syD dyvo qW jo mYN pRIiKAw pypr

cMgw kr skW [ hy gurUu ipqw jI, ikrpw kro, ikrpw kro, ikrpw kro, A`j

Awp jI ny b`cy nUM iemiqhwnW iv`c s&lqw b^SxI jI [ imhrW BirAw h`Q

r`Kxw jI [ pUry auqSwh Aqy au~dm dy nwl iemiqhwn iv`c bYTx dw bl

Aqy bùDI b^SxI jI [

iemiqhwn dw prcw imlx smyN: vwihgurU, vwihgurU, vwihgurU dwqwr ipqw

jIE, AMg sMg shweI hoxw [

…* - b`cw/b`cI dw nwm
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Examinations
Upon Completion of Examinations

For Others

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio! Dear Akal Purakh, Giver, Father
aap ji di kripa ate diti hoi mat de Ji ! by your grace and given
anusar aap ji de sewak ne wisdom, your humble servant
changa pepar dita han. Aap ji da has done well in his papers. We
bahut dhanvad hai ji. are very grateful to you.

Self

Hey Waheguru ji aap ji ne kirpa Dear Waheguru Ji ! with your


kiti mainu imatihanan vich blessings (and guidance), I was
safalta bakhshi hai. Aap ji da successful in my examinations. I
sewak aap ji da kot an kot am very grateful to you. Please
shukarana karda hai. Aap ji ise continue to bless me with
tarhan kirpa karke safalta te, success in studies, and bless
vidia dan bakhshana, naam di me with GurSikhi life(style) and
dat te gursikhi jivan bakhshana. the gift of Naam.

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pRIiKAw / iemiqhwn
iemiqhwn dI sMpUrnqw qy

dUijAW leI Ardws:

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI dI ikrpw Aqy id`qI hoeI m`q dy

Anuswr Awp jI dy syvk dy pypr cMgy hoey hn [ Awp jI dw bhuq DMnvwd

hY jI [

dws: (Awpxy Awp leI Ardws)

hy vwihgurU jI! Awp jI ny ikrpw kIqI mYnMU iemiqhwnW iv`c s&lqw b^SI

hY [ Awp jI dw syvk Awp jI dw kotwn kot Sukrwnw krdw hY [ Awp jI

ies qrHW ikrpw krky AgWh nUM vI s&Lqw qy iv`idAw dwn b^Sxw, nwm

dI dwq qy guris`KI jIvn b^Sxw jI [

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Interviews
Seek blessings for an interview

Hey akal purakh aap ji di kirpa Dear Akal Purakh! by your


sadaka aap ji da sewak ……*… grace, I your humble serv-
inṭaraviu lai ja riha hai ji. Aap Ji ant……*…… am going for an in-
ne sewak nu kamayabi terview and throughout the inter-
bakhshani. Intaraviu de har view please bless your humble
parav da sahamana karadian, servant with confidence, and
ang sang sahia hona ate aapne grant me success.
sewak da atam visavas banai
rakhana ji..
Seeking blessings after an Interview

Interviews

Hey akal purakh aapa ji di kirpa Dear Akal Purakh! by your


sadaka aap ji de sewak da grace, I your humble servant,
inṭaraviu samapat hoia hai ji. has cleared my interview. Thank
Apa ji da kot an-kot dhanvad you for blessing me with suc-
hai, ki aap ji ne es intaraviu vich cess in my interview. Thank you!
kamayabi bakhasi hai Ji.
…*- Name of person
…*……. Name of company/
university or college/course/
scholarship/job etc.
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ieMtrivaU
ieMtrivaU qy jwx qoN pihlW dI Ardws

hy Akwl purK! Awp jI dI ikrpw sdkw Awp jI dw syvk ……*……

ieMtrivaU leI jw irhw hY jI [ Awp jI ny syvk nUM kwmXwbI bKSxI

[ ieMtrivaU dy hr pVwv dw swhmxw kridAW, AMg sMg shweI hoxw Aqy

Awpxy syvk dw Awqm ivSvws bxweI r`Kxw jI [

ieMtrivaU auprMq Ardws

ieMtrivaU

hy Akwl purK! Awp jI dI ikrpw sdkw Awp jI dy syvk dI ieMtrivaU

smwpq hoeI hY jI [ Awp jI dw kotwn-kot DMnvwd hY, ik Awp jI ny ies

ieMtrivaU iv`c kwmXwbI bKSI hY jI[

*ivAkqI dw nwm

* - kMpnI / XUnIvristI jW kwlj vgYrw / kors / skOlriSp / nOkrI

Awid dw nwm

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Travelling Overseas
Before leaving Home

Self Dear Akal Purakh, Giver, Father


Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, Ji! by Your grace, I, Your humble
aap ji ne kirpa kiti, aap ji di servant will be leaving home on
bakhshish de naal, aap ji da a journey (abroad) to……..*……
sewak aapni manzila te pahuch Please keep a protective
gia hai ji. Aap ji da kot an kot (watchful) hand over me. Bless
dhanavad hai ji. me that I will reach my
destination safely.
.

Pilgrimage

Dear Akal Purakh, Waheguru Ji!


Hey akal purakh Waheguru ji!
we, Your humble servants
aap ji de dar ghar de sewak …
(family) are about to embark on
*…. yatara te ja rahe han, rah
a pilgrimage to ……*……., keep
painḍe vich ang sang sahai ho-
us safe and sound, bless us that
na. jinhan karajan lai ja rahe ne
we will be able to fulfil our goals/
uhanan karajan vich safalta
intentions. Bless us so that we
bakhshani. Aap ji ne kirapa
can safely / successfully
karni, ang sang ho ke sewaka di
complete our pilgrimage.
yatara safali karni.
* - Name of the place

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ivdyS s&r
GroN qurn l`igAW

dws: (Awpxy Awp leI Ardws)

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI dI ikRpw dy nwl, Awp jI dw

syvk ……*…….. s&r vwsqy GroN c`lx l`gw/l`gI hY jI [ Awp jI ny

imhrW BirAw h`Q isr qy r`Kxw jI [ AMg -sMg shweI ho ky shI slwmq

mMizl q`k phuMcwaux dI ikrpw krnI jI [

Xwqrw:

hy Akwl purK vwihgurU jI! Awp jI dy dr Gr dy syvk ……*………

Xwqrw qy jw rhy hn, rwh pYNfy ivc AMg sMg shweI hoxw [ ijMnHW kwrjW

leI jw rhy hn auhnW kwrjW iv`c s&lqw b^SxI jI [ Awp jI ny ikrpw

krnI, AMg sMg ho ky syvkW dI Xwqrw s&lI krnI jI [

* - sQwn dw nW
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Travelling Overseas
Upon Arrival at Destination

Self
Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, Dear Akal Purakh, Giver, Father
aap ji ne kirpa kiti, aap ji di Ji! with your blessings and
bakhshish de naal, aap ji da grace, your humble servant
sewak aapni manzila te pahuch arrived at the destination safely.
gia hai ji. Aap ji da kot an kot Thank you so much.
dhanavad hai ji.

Pilgrimage

Hey Waheguru ji aap ji ne kirpa Dear Waheguru Ji! with Your


kiti. Aap ji da sewak yatara kar- blessing, your sewak (family)
ake sukh shanti de naal vapasa has returned safely back home
ghar parivar vich pahuchia, from a pilgrimage. We are very
aap ji da sewak paravar aap ji grateful and please bless us
da shukarana karade han. with your Naam and ability to
Hamesha hi kamayabi te naam succeed.
di dat bakhashani ji.

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ivdyS s&r
mMizl qy phuMcx smyN

dws: (Awpxy Awp leI Ardws)

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI ny ikrpw kIqI, Awp jI dI

b^iSS dy nwl, Awp jI dw syvk AwpxI mMizl qy phuMc igAw hY jI

[ Awp jI dw kotwn kot DMnvwd hY jI [

Xwqrw:

hy vwihgurU jI Awp jI ny ikrpw kIqI [ Awp jI dw syvk Xwqrw krky

su`K-SwqI dy nwl vwps Gr pirvwr iv`c phuMicAw hY, Awp jI dw syvk

prvwr Awp jI dw Sukrwnw krdw hY [ hmySW hI kwmXwbI qy nwm dI

dwq b^SxI jI [

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Medical Conditions

Before proceeding for medical treatment

Self
Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, Dear Akal Purakh, Giver, Father
aap ji da sewak ……*…… ilaj Jio! your humble servant ……
vasate chalia hai Aap *….. is going for a medical
ji.
hamesha ang sang sahai hona ji operation/ treatment. Please be
ate tandarusati bakhashani ji. with me to keep me safe and
Ilaj karavaundian aap ji ne sound and in good health, whilst
sewak nū chardi kala undergoing the operation/
bakhashani. treatment, please bless me with
a high morale.
Pray for health and well being of family member

Hey akal purakh waheguru jio, Dear Akal Purakh Waheguru


aap ji age benati hai, aap ji de Jio! The loving servant of your
dar ghar de pritavan sewak … house ……*…….. seeks your
*…….de ser te mehara bharia grace and support to remove all
hat rakhana te sare dukh dur of his/her sufferings. Bless him/
karane, tandarusati, , naam dan, her with good health, a Gursikhi
Gursikhi jivana ate sukh shanti life, Gift of Naam, peace and
bakhasani ji. contentment.
.

…* - Name of person…
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ibmwrI dy hwlwq iv`c
ielwj leI qurn qoN pihlW

dws: (Awpxy Awp leI Ardws)


hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI dw syvk …(1)

*………………… ielwj vwsqy c`ilAw hY jI [ Awp hmySW AMg sMg

shweI hoxw Aqy qMdrusqI b^SxI jI [ ielwj krvwauNidAW Awp jI ny

syvk nUM cVHdI klHw b^SxI jI [


(1)* - Awpxw nwm

pirvwr dy mYNbr leI qMdrusqI dI Ardws:

hy Akwl purK vwihgurU jIE! Awp jI Agy bynqI hY, Awp jI dy dr Gr

dy pRIqvwn syvk …(2)*……………… dy isr qy myhr BirAw h~Q

r`Kxw qy swry du`K dUr krny, qMdrusqI, nwm dwn, guris`KI jIvn Aqy s`uK

SWqI b^SxI jI [
(2)* - prvwr dy aus mYbr dw nwm ijs leI Ardws kIqI jw rhI hY [

* - ivAkqI dw nW
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Medical Conditions
Upon Completion of medical treatment

Self (Option 1)
Hey akal purakh datar pita jio! Dear Akal Purakh, Giver, Father
aapa ji da kot an kot dhanvad Jio! Many many thanks for
hai ji, apa ji ne apane sewak de showering your grace on your
ang sang ho ke kirpa kiti hai ji. humble servant and keeping me
Sarir ute ae rogaan da ilaj pūra safe. I am very grateful. The
hoia hai. Apa ji aapane sewak treatment for the disease on my
de ang sang sahai rahina ji. Apa body has been completed.
ji ne apane sevak nū deha Please continue to keep me
arogata, tadarusati di dat ate safely by your side. With your
naam di dat bakhasani ji grace, keep your humble
servant free from diseases.
Self (Option 2) Bless me with a healthy body
and give me the boon of Naam.

Hey Waheguru ji, aap ji de dar Dear Waheguru Ji! This sewak
ghar de sewak valon aap ji da of your house thanks you for the
shukarana kita janda hai. Aap ji blessings. With your grace and
ne kirpa karake sewak da dukh blessings, you have cured the
dur kita ate tandarusati bakhashi disease/medical condition and
hai, aap ji da kotan kot dhanvad. given me/us good health again.
Aapne sewak di jhooli tandrusti Please bless me/us with the
ate naam bani naal bhrade boon of your Naam.
rehna.
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ibmwrI dy hwlwq iv`c
ielwj auprMq

cOx 1:

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI dw kotwn kot DMnvwd hY jI,

Awp jI ny Awpxy syvk dy AMg sMg ho ky ikrpw kIqI hY jI [ srIr au~qy

Awey rogW dw ielwj pUrw hoieAw hY [ Awp jI sdw hI Awpxy syvk dy

AMg sMg shweI rihxw jI [ Awp jI ny Awpxy syvk nUM dyh Arogqw,

qMdrusqI dI dwq Aqy nwm dI dwq b^SxI jI [

cOx 2:

pirvwr dy mYNbr leI qMdrusqI dI Ardws:

hy vwihgurU jI! Awp jI dy dr Gr dy syvk v`loN Awp jI dw Sukrwnw

kIqw jWdw hY [ Awp jI ny ikrpw krky syvk dw du`K dUr kIqw hY Aqy

qMdrusqI b^SI hY [ Awp jI dw kotwn kot DMnvwd[ Awpxy syvk dI JolI

qMdrusqI Aqy nwm-bwxI dy nwl Brdy rihxw [

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Medical Conditions
Pray for someone sick in Hospital or in sickness

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, Dear Akal Purakh, Giver, Father
aap ji de dar ghar de sewak sar- Jio! Your humble servant,
dar/ biba.....*............. Ilaj lai Sardar/Bibi …*……… has
pahuche han ji, aap ji ne mi- arrived here for medical
haran bharia hath sira te treatment. Please place Your
rakhana. Es bimari ton jaladi protective hand over his/her
mukat karan di kirpa karni ate head. With your grace, please
deh arogata sukh shanti free him/her from this disease,
bakhash ke nihal karna ji. and bless him/her with good
health and peace again.

Seek blessings for one who is intoxicated and wants to stop

Waheguru ji! das nasian di Dear Waheguru Ji! I am


adata vich phasia hoia haa, hun addicted to intoxicants, and am
das inhan nasian ton shuṭakara praying to be free from it. I seek
paun lai ardas kar riha hai, kirpa your blessings to keep a watch
karke das nū bal budhi over me, to help me kick this
bakhasho ate ser te hath rakh habit (drugs/drinks/ intoxicants)
ke das nū inhan vikaran ton by providing mental strength.
shuṭakara baksho ji. Das nū ma- Please give me the wisdom to
ri sangat ton bachake rakhana stay away from intoxicants and
ate aapne charanan naal jora ke bad company. I will be forever
rakhana, das dhanavadi grateful. Bless me with a good
hovega. Das nu changa jivan life and strong will power to
ate takat (himmat) bakhasho ji. sustain it. Bless me to stay
Sda hi aapne charana naal jor connected to you always.
ke rakhana.
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ibmwrI dy hwlwq iv`c
iksy leI qMdrusqI dI Ardws

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI dy dr Gr dy syvk srdwr/

bIbw …*…… ielwj leI phuMcy hn jI, Awp jI ny imhrW BirAw h`Q

isr qy r`Kxw jI [ ies ibmwrI qoN jldI mukq krn dI ikrpw krnI Aqy

dyh-Arogqw. su`K-SwqI b^S ky inhwl krnw jI [

gurU jI pws niSAwN dw iqAwg krn leI bynqI

vwihgurU jI! dws niSAW dI Awdq iv`c PisAw hoieAw hY, hux dws ienHW

niSAW qoN Cutkwrw pwaux leI Ardws kr irhw hY, ikrpw krky dws nUM

bl bu`DI b^So Aqy isr qy h`Q r`K ky dws nUM sdw leI ienHW ivkwrW qoN

Cutkwrw b^So jI [ dws nUM mwVI sMgq qoN bcw ky r`Kxw Aqy Awpxy crnW

nwl joV ky r`Kxw, dws DMnvwdI hovygw [ dws nuUM cMgw jIvn Aqy qwkq

(ihMmq) b^So jI [ sdw hI Awpxy crnW nwl joV ky r`Kxw jI [

*… syvk/b`cy dw nwm

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Seek blessings for one who recognises the need to be protected
against vices

Waheguru ji! aapa ji age benati Waheguru Ji! I seek your


hai ke, sanū marian burian blessings to keep me away from
adatan ton bacha ke changa vices and bad habits, keep me
jivan bakhaso ji. Sanu kusangat from becoming weak, falling to
ton bachake rakhana, ate har temptation, and help me
prakar di sahaita karni. overcome weaknesses which
can affect my life. Please shelter
and protect me from it.
Seek blessings for “new” daily beginning
Hey Waheguru Ji! He Sache Waheguru Ji, O Eternal True
Patshah! das da eh navan din Father! thank you for blessing
aramb hoyia hai aap ji da me another new day today.
dhanavaad hai ji. Eh din piara Bless us with the ability to go
ate tuhaḍi dayah nal bateeth through it with your merciful
hove ji. grace and love.
Hey Waheguru Ji! Sanu mansik, Waheguru Ji, bless us with
sarirak ate atamak takat emotional and physical strength,
bakhaso Ji, tan keh din bhar so that we stay on the path of
asee dharam de marag te chal righteousness throughout the
sakie. Apana meharan bharia day. Bless me with your grace
hath saḍe sira upar bana ke and guidance, good company,
rakhana ji ate ang sang sahai ho and virtuous thoughts.
ke sahi sangat, uche-shuche
vicara ate gunah di bakhashas
karani ji.
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gurU pwsoN buirAweIAw qoN bcx leI mMg krnI

vwihgurU jI! Awp jI Agy bynqI hY ky, swnUM mwVIAW burIAW AwdqW qoN

bcw ky cMgw jIvn b^So jI [ swnUM hmySW leI kusMgq qoN bcw ky r`Kxw,

Aqy hr pRkwr dI shwieqw krnI [

idn dI SurUAwq qy Ardws


hy vwihgurU jI! hy scy pwqSwh! dws dw ieh nvwN idn AwrMB hoieAw hY

Awp dw DMnvwd hY jI [ ieh idn ipAwr Aqy quhwfI dieAw nwl bqIq

hovy jI [

hy vwihgurU jI! swnUM mwnisk, SrIrk Aqy Awqimk qwkq b^So jI, qW

ik idn Br AsIN Drm dy mwrg qy cl skIey [ Awpxw imhrW BirAw

hQ swfy isr au~pr bxw ky rKxw jI Aqy AMg sMg shweI ho ky shI

sMgq, au~cy-su`cy ivcwr Aqy guxW dI b^iSS krnw jI [

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Seek Mercy from Guru Ji

Waheguru Ji! Doveh hath jor ke Waheguru Ji, with both hands
benati hai Ji, mere sare dukha, folded in prayer, my humble
kalesha nu khatam kar ke, mere prayer to you is, please have
jivan vich khushiiaa, kamayabi, mercy on me and end all the
prasidhi ate changa rutaba sufferings and pain from my life,
bakhasho ji. Kirapa karo ji, and fill it up with happiness,
meriaan bhulan-chuka nu maaf success, name and fame. Have
kar ke mainu sahi vicharan ate mercy on me and pardon me for
shubh karam karan di sedh my past mistakes and guide me
bakhasho ji. to acquire wisdom and ability to
do good acts.

Hey Sache Patshah! Mainu man O True King! Bless me with


di shanti ate naam simran di peace of mind and the gift of
daat bakhasho ji. Gurbani sikhia Naam Simran. May I always
naal piaar ate vishavaas nu love and respect the Gurbani
sada kaim rakhana da bal wisdom and maintain a loving
bakshna ji. Hamesha faith on it. Always keep me in
Chardiaan kalan vich rakhana ji. high morale.

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suK-SWqI leI Ardws

vwihgurU jI! dovyN hQ joV ky bynqI hY jI, myry swry du`KW, klySW nMU ^qm

kr ky, myry jIvn iv`c ^uSI, kwmXwbI, pRis`DI Aqy cMgw ruqbw b^So jI

[ ikrpw kro jI, myrIAW BulW-cu`kw nMU muAw& kr ky mYnMU shI ivcwrW Aqy

SuB krm krx dI syD b^So jI [

hy s`cy pwqswh! mYnUM mn dI SWqI Aqy nwm ismrn dI dwq b^So jI

[ gurbwxI isiKAw nwl ipAwr Aqy ivSvws nMU sdw kwiem rKxw dw bl

b^Sxw jI [ hmySW cVHdI klw iv`c rKxw jI [

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Plea for blessings to bond with child/children

Waheguru Ji! Mai apane bache Waheguru Ji, I pray for the best
de uch achran ate safal jivan results for my child, and pray for
layi ardas karadha haa ji. Us nu success in his/her life. Please
gursikhi jivan, naam daan ate bless him/her with a life of
chardi kalaa di daat bakhasho ji. righteous living, gift of Naam,
and life of high morale.
Hey datar Ji! Kirpa kar ke saḍa O Datar! Please bless us that
apasi piaar majabhut karo ji. our love and bond goes from
Mereh bache upar kirapa karo ji, strength to strength. Bless my
us de dil vichaun galat fahami child with this realisation that he/
dur kar ke, sojhi pau ki aseen us she is loved and wanted by his/
nu piaar karadeh haan ate her family and remove any
paravaar vich mil-jul ke, rahena misunderstanding that he/she
chahudeh han. may be having.

Waheguru Ji! Mainu vi sumat Waheguru Ji! Please bless me


bakhasho ji, mereh andaraun also with wisdom and remove all
ghusa, aahankar, badhale valeh my negative emotions of anger,
vichar Jah hor ajiheh augun ego and vengeance etc. Bless
khatam kar ke neemarata, miṭh- me with virtuous thoughts of
bolni ate daya varge gun bhar humility, kind speech, ability to
diu ji. Saḍeh paravar nu phir tu forgive and compassion. Please
jor ke, khush hal bana deveo ji. reunite our family and bless us
Kirpa kar ke saḍeh bache da with family love and joy. Please
saḍe naal phir ton mail ho jave help me and reunite me with my
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pirvwrk pRym Aqy imlvrqn leI Ardws

vwihgurU jI! mYN Awpxy b`cy dy auc Awcrx Aqy s&l jIvn leI Ardws

krdW hW jI [ aus nMU gurisKI jIvn, nwm dwn Aqy cVHdI klw dI dwq

b^So jI [

hy dwqwr jI! ikRpw kr ky swfw AwpsI ipAwr mzbUq kro jI [ myry b`cy

aupr ikrpw kro jI, aus dy idl iv`cON glq&hmI dUr kr ky, soJI pwau

ik AsIN aus nUM ipAwr krdy hW Aqy pirvwr iv`c iml-jul ky, rihxW

cwhuMdy hW [

vwihgurU jI! mYnUM vI sum`q b^So jI, myry AMdrON gu`sw, AhMkwr, bdly vwly

ivcwr jW hor Aijhy AOgux ^qm kr ky inmrqw, im`T -bolxI Aqy

dieAw vrgy gux Br idau jI [ swfy pirvwr nUM iPr qoN joV ky, KuShwl

bxw dyvo jI [ ikrpw kr ky swfy b`cy dw swfy nwl iPr qoN myl ho jwvy

jI [

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Seeking His Blessing for the Grace of HIS Naam

Guru ji! kirpa karke mainnu Guru Ji! please bless me with
apane naam di daat, man di mental peace, humility, gift of
shanti ate nimarata nal nivajo. your Naam. Let our faith and
Saḍa visvas te bhavana hamesa spirit always stay connected to
tuhaḍe nal juri rahe. Kirpa kar- you. O Waheguru! Please give
ake sanu manasik taur te sahi us mental clarity and motivation
vicharan nu dhaaran karan di to think righteously with your
prerana bakhaso. blessings.

Waheguru ji! Kirpa karake sade Waheguru Ji! please bless us


risatian vich piaar, shanti ate with peace, love and
taal-mel bakhasho ji. harmonious relationships for
each and every day.

Waheguru ji! Kirpa karke sevak Waheguru Ji! please accept


di ardas puri karo. Mai tuhanu your servant's Ardas. Love you.
piaar karada han.

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nwm dwn Aqy ikrpw leI Ardws

gurU jI! ikrpw krky mYnUM Apxy nwm dI dwq, mn dI SWqI qy inmrqw nwl

invwjo [ swfw ivSvwS Aqy Bwvnw hmySW quhwfy nwl juVI rhy [ ikrpw

krky swnUM mwnisk qOr qy shI ivcwrW nMU Dwrn krn dI pRyrnw b^So jI [

vwihgurU jI! ikrpw krky swfy irSiqAW iv`c ipAwr SWqI Aqy qwlmyl

b^So jI [

vwihgurU jI! ikrpw krky syvk dI Ardws pUrI kro jI [ mYN quhwnUM

ipAwr krdw hW [

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Conflicts at home
Child’s Ardas – in the event they witness conflict amongst parents or
adults.

Guru pita jio aap ji ne kirpa ate Dear Guru (Father) Jio! please
mihar karni ji. Mere mata-pita shower grace and blessingss;
vichkar kise vi tarhan di do not let any divisive act befall
vad-vivad na hove, jis da siṭa between my parents, that which
hinsa hove. Presani, jhagara, ta- will end in violence (e.g. anxiety,
nav khare na hon dena. Aapna quarrel, disagreements). Please
miharan bharia hath rakhadian keep your graceful hand over
unhan vich hamesha piar, saneh them, that they always be loving
banai rakhana. Unhan de jivan and harmonious. Please protect
di har presani nu aap dur kara- them from anxiety. Grace us
na. Saḍe te apni bakhshish karo with your sangat and a life filled
tan ke jo asi tuhaḍi sangat vich with peace and love.
shanti te piar bhari zindagi batit
kar sakie ji.

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pirvwrk klyS
b`cy vloN Ardws: mwipAW ivc ipAwr Aqy su~K-SWqI leI Ardws

gurU ipqw jIE! Awp jI ny ikrpw Aqy imhr krnI jI [ myry mwqw-ipqw

ivckwr iksy vI qrHW dw vwd-ivvwd nw hovy, ijs dw is`tw ihMsw hovy

[ pRySwnI, JgVw, qxwv KVy nw hox dyxw [ Awpxw imhrW BirAw h`Q

r`KidAW aunHW iv`c hmySW ipAwr, snyh bxweI r`Kxw jI [ aunHW dy jIvn

dI hr pRySwnI nUM Awp dUr krnw [ swfy qy AwpxI b^iSS kro qW ky jo

AsIN quhwfI sMgq iv`c SWqI qy ipAwr BrI izMdgI bqIq kr skIey jI [

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Sharing with the Needy

Seeking blessings for the privilege and honour to be given the


opportunity to share with the needy

Guru pita jio aap ji ne kirpa ate Dear Akal Purakh, Giver, Father
mihar karni ji. Mere mata-pita Jio! you have blessed Your
vichkar kise vi tarhan di humble servant aplenty. Please
vad-vivad na hove, jis da siṭa bless me in my humble effort so
hinsa hove. Presani, jhagara, that I may share this bounty with
tanav khare na hon dena. Aapna the needy. Thank you for this
miharan bharia hath rakhadian blessed privilege. I/We are
unhan vich hamesha piar, saneh thankful that You have deemed
banai rakhana. Unhan de jivan us fit for this task. While doing
di har presani nu aap dur kara- this sewa, please bless us with
na. Saḍe te apni bakhshish karo humility. Thank you. Thank you.
tan ke jo asi tuhaḍi sangat vich Thank you.
shanti te piar bhari zindagi batit
kar sakie ji.

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vMf C`kx dI Ardws
loVvMdW nwl vMf C`kxw

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI ny Awpxy syvk qy bhuq

b^iSSW kIqIAW hn [ dws quhwfIAW b^iSS kIqIAW dwqW iv`coN, kuJ

dwqW loVvMdW nwl vMf ky aunHW dI mdd dw auprwlw krnw cwhuMdw hY [ Awp

jI dw kotwn kot DMnvwdI hW, Awp jI ny swnUM ies Xog bxwieAw hY Aqy

ieh suBwgw mOkw id`qw hY [ Awp jI ieh syvw inBwaux dI, Aqy inmrqw

dI dwq JolI iv`c pwE jI [ vwihgurU jI, quhwfw Sukr hY, Sukr hY, Sukr

hY [

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Embarking on a business
Seek blessings to venture into business

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, Dear Akal Purakh, Giver, Father
aap ji ne aapne sewak nu naven Jio! thank you for giving your
karobar (kamakar) … humble servant the opportunity
*………..shuru karan da udam to start a new business in…
bakhashia hai. Aap ji da kot an *…... Many many thanks for this
kot dhanavad. Eh subhaga sa- divine blessing. Please always
man aap ji di kirpa naal praapt be with me and grant me
hoia hai. Aap ji ne hamesa ang success in this new venture.
sang reh ke is nu safal banauna Please always grant your sewak
ji. Aapne sewak nu dasan na- the passion and opportunity to
hu'an di kirat karan da udam ate make an honest living.
bal utasaha bakhashade rahina
ji.
And to continue to sustain the business venture.

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, Dear Akal Purakh, Giver, Father
aap ji di apar kirpa hoi hai, ki Jio! thank you, with your grace
saḍa karobar changi tarhan chal our business started off well.
reha hai. Aap ji da bahut, bahut Thank you so much. Please
shukar hai ate aap ji ne es ka- continue to bless the business
robar nu ise tarhan chardi kala to flourish and grow.
vich rakhana ji.

…* - Name of business venture…


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vpwr (kMmkwr) nwl sMbMiDq
vpwr (kMmkwr) SurU krn smyN Aqy ies iv`c vwDy leI Ardws

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI ny Awpxy syvk nUM nvyN kwrobwr

(kMmkwr)……*…………… SurU krn dw au~dm b^iSAw hY [ Awp jI

dw kotwn kot DMnvwd [ ieh suBwgw smW Awp jI dI ikrpw nwl pRwpq

hoieAw hY [ Awp jI ny hmySW AMg sMg rih ky ies nUM s&l bxwauxw jI

[ Awpxy syvk nUM dsW nhuMAW dI ikrq krn dw audm Aqy bl auqSwh

b^Sdy rihxw jI [

vpwr dI slwmqI leI Ardws

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI dI Apwr ikrpw hoeI hY, ik

swfw kwrobwr cMgI qrHW cl irhw hY [ Awp jI dw bhuq, bhuq Sukr hY

Aqy Awp jI ny ies kwrobwr nUM iesy qrHW cVHdI klw iv`c r`Kxw jI [

…* …… kMmkwr dw nwm
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Preparation of Guru Ka Langgar
Seeking blessings for the Guru Ka Langgar/Degh before preparing

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio! Dear Akal Purakh, Giver, Father
aap ji ne aapne sewak … Jio! thank you for blessing your
*……… nu udam bakhasia hai. sewak ……*…... Thank you for
Aap ji dian baḵshiyan datan vi- giving me the opportunity to
chon aap ji di sangat vasate lan- prepare langgar and/or karah
gar/ degh tiar karan ja rahe han. parshad. Kindly bless that task
Aap ji ne sabh karaj aap su- may go smoothly. Kindly keep
helare karne ji. Miharan bharia your protective watch over us,
hath sera te rakhana ate langar grant us your blessings to
tiara karan di agia bakhasni ji. commence the preparation.

Seeking blessings for the Guru Ka Langgar before serving.


Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, Dear Akal Purakh, Giver, Father
aap ji ne aapne sewak / pravar Jio! thank you for giving your
……*…………. nu udam sewak / family…*……. this op-
bakhashia hai. Aap ji dian portunity. Through your bounties
baḵshiyan datan vichon guru ka and grace, the langgar has been
langar tiara kita gia hai. Aap ji de prepared. Please accept it and
dar pravan karo. Dar pravan bless it, and grant permission to
hoia langar sangat vich serve this accepted langgar to
varataun di agia bakhasho. the sangat and may it be
Langar sangat di rasna laik befitting the sangat’s
hove, jo jia shake, aap ji da consumption. May whoever
naam satnaam sri Waheguru partake of the langgar remem-
jape. ber your Naam, and utter

…1* - Name of person 2* Name of sewak Parivar… 84


Satnam Waheguru.
gurU dy lMgr leI Ardws
gurU dw lMgr jW dyg iqAwr krn smyN dI Ardws

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI ny Awpxy syvk …(1)*……

nUM au~dm b^iSAw hY [ Awp jI dIAW b^SIAW dwqW ivcoN Awp jI dI

sMgq vwsqy lMgr/dyg iqAwr krn jw rhy hW [ Awp jI ny sB kwrj

Awp suhylVy krny jI [ imhrW BirAw h`Q isr qy r`Kxw Aqy lMgr

iqAwr krn dI AwigAw b^SxI jI [


(1)* -Awpxw nwm

gurU dw lMgr vrqwaux qoN pihlW dI Ardws


hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI ny Awpxy syvk / pirvwr …

(2)*………… nUM au~dm b^iSAw hY [ Awp jI dIAW b^SIAW dwqW

ivcoN grU kw lMgr iqAwr kIqw igAw hY [ Awp jI dr pRvwn kro [ dr

pRvwn hoieAw lMgr sMgq iv`c vrqwaux dI AwigAw b^So [ lMgr sMgq

dI rsnw lwiek hovy, jo jIA Cky, Awp jI dw nwm, siqnwmu, sRI vwihgurU

jpy [

(2)* - pirvwr dw nwm


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For a New Home
Sukhmani Sahib Paath by Family members to seek blessings for a new
home

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, aap Dear Akal Purakh, Giver, Father
ji di kirpa sadka aap ji ne aapne Jio! through your grace, you have
sewak nu sohane ghar/niwas
blessed us with this beautiful
asthan di dat bakhasi hai ji, aap ji
da shukar manaudian samuh house. In gratitude, the family
parivar de member (sadasa) seeks blessings to commence
sukhmani sahib ji da paaṭh Sukhmani Sahib prayers. Please
arambh karan ja rahe han ji, aap ji
bless the family members with
agia bakhasho. Parivar de
maimbaran nu aap ne aapni seva strength to recite Gurbani
karan, gurbani sudh, sapasaṭ ate correctly, with love and passion.
piara naal, parhan da bal udam,
utasaha bakhshana ji.
Sehaj Paath by Family members to seek blessings for a new home

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio aap Dear Akal Purakh, Giver, Father
ji di kirpa sadaka samuh parivarik Jio! with your blessings, the whole
member sahej paaṭh di seva nibha
family is doing this Sehaj Path
rahe han. Aap ji kirpa karo sehaj
paaṭh karan di agia bakhasho ji, sewa, please bless us to start;
miharan bharia hath sira te keep a watch over us that we will
rakhadian gurbani sudh, sapasaṭ have the strength to recite Gurbani
ate piar naal, parhan da bal udam,
clearly and correctly, with love and
utsahah bakhshana. Aap ji dian
bakhasian data vico pancham passion. The kara parshad is
karaha prasad di degh saja ke ready. Please bless it and allow it
hazar hai, Aap ji dar pravan karo ji. to be served to the sangat. And
Pravan hoia prasad/ langar sangat
thereafter do give us your
vich varataun di agia
bakhasho ji ate aapna pavitar command for the day, elating the
hukamanama bakhasha ke dar sangat.
aian sangatan nu nihal karo ji.
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nvyN Gr (invws /– AsQwn) dI KuSI ih`q
nvyN gRih dI KuSI ih`q pirvwrk mYbrW v`loN suKmnI swihb jI dw pwT

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI dI ikrpw sdkw Awp jI ny

Awpxy syvk nUM sohxy (Gr/invws/AsQwn) dI dwq b^SI hY jI, Awp jI

dw Sukr mnwauidAW, smUh pirvwr dy mYNbr(sd`s) suKmnI swihb jI dw

pwT ArMB krn jw rhy hn jI, Awp jI AwigAw b^So jI [ pirvwr dy

mYNbrW nUM Awp ny AwpxI syvw krn, S`uD, sp`St Aqy ipAwr nwl, gurbwxI

pVHx dw bl au~dm Aqy auqSwh b^Sxw jI [

nvyN Gr (invws/AsQwn/gRih) dI KuSI ih`q pirvwrk mYbrW v`loN sihj


pwT jI dI Ardws
hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI dI ikrpw sdkw smUh pirvwr

dy mYNbr sihj pwT dI syvw inBw rhy hn [ Awp jI ikrpw kro, sihj

pwT krn dI AwigAw b^So jI, imhrW BirAw h`Q isr qy r`KidAW

gurbwxI S`uD, sp`St Aqy ipAwr nwl, pVHx dw bl aud`m, auqSwh

b^Sxw [ Awp jI dIAW b^SIAW dwqw iv`co pMcm kVwh pRswd dI dyg s`j

ky hwzr hY, Awp jI dr pRvwn kro jI [ pRvwn hoieAw pRSwd/lMgr sMgq

ivc vrqwaux dI AwigAw b^So jI Aqy Awpxw piv`qr hukmnwmw b^S ky

dr AweIAW sMgqW nMU inhwl kro jI [

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For a New Home

Thanksgiving Ardas for a new home

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, Dear Akal Purakh, Giver, Father
aap ji ne apane sewak … Jio! you have blessed your
*………..nu nave makan de humble servant…*………..with
baḵshish kite haI, aap ji da kot this new house, thank you. This
an kot dhanvad. Eh makan house will indeed be beautiful if
sohana tan hi hai ji, je asi we will always recite your
hamesan es ghar vich tuhaḍi Gurbani, do simran, and always
bani parhade rahie, tuhaḍa be thankful for your gifts. As you
simran karade rahie te tuhaḍa have given this house, O Lord
sukrana karde rahie. Es lai please bless this family with the
malak jio, Jis tarhan aap ji ne ih boon of Nitnem and Simran
greh bakhasas kita hai, use such that we will look beautiful
tarhan hi apa ji ne kirpa karke to you. Bless us with a GurSikhi
parivar nu nitnem, simran, lifestyle.
gursikhi jivan te naam dia data
bakhasania ji.

…* - Name of person

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nvyN gRih dI KuSI ih`q
nvyN gRih dI KuSI ih``q Ardws

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI ny Awpxy syvk …*…………

nUM nvyN mkwn dI b^iSS kIqI hY jI, Awp jI dw kotwn kot DMnvwd [ ieh

mkwn sohxw qW hI hY jI, jy AsIN hmySW ies Gr iv`c quhwfI bwxI pVHdy

rhIey, quhwfw ismrn krdy rhIey qy quhwfw Sukrwnw krdy rhIey [ ies

leI mwlk jIE! ijs qrHW Awp jI ny ieh gRih b^SS kIqw hY, ausy qrHW

hI Awp jI ny ikrpw krky pirvwr nUM inqnym, ismrn, guris`KI jIvn qy

nwm dIAW dwqW b^SxIAW jI [

* -Awpxw nwm

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Akhand Paath @ Residence
Moving Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji from one location to another

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio! Dear Akal Purakh, Giver, Father
aap ji di bakhasis da sadaka Jio! by your grace, Sri Guru
paravar sri guru granth sahib ji Granth Sahib Ji’s saroop is
de pavan sarup lijan vasate tiar ready to be moved. We seek
hai. Aap ji kirpa karke agia your blessings to commence a
bakhasho, rah painḍe samen safe journey, and that we may
ang sang sahai hona, aapna recite your name as we travel to
naam japaunde jana. the next destination.

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gRih ivKy AKMf pwT swihb leI
sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI dI svwrI iljwx vyly Ardws

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI dI b^iSS dw sdkw pirvwr

sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI dy pwvn srUp iljwx vwsqy iqAwr hY [ Awp jI

ikrpw krky AwigAw b^So, rwh pYNfy smyN AMg -sMg shweI hoxw, Awpxw

nwm jpwauNdy jwxw [

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Akhand Paath @ Residence
Commencement

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, Dear Akal Purakh, Giver, Father
aap ji de sewak ……*……. nu Jio! with your grace you have
aap ji ne bal bakhashis kita hai blessed your sewak with this
ji. Aap ji di pavan bani, 'dhur ki beautiful house. In gratitude, the
bani ilahi bani de sri akhanḍ family is seeking Your blessings
paaṭh sahib arambh kite ja rahe before commencing Sri Akhand
han. Kirpa karo ji, akhanḍ paaṭh Paath Sahib. Please bless us to
arambh karan di agia bakhashis read Gurbani clearly and
karo. Aap ji ne kirpa karke correctly. May Guru’s bani
shudh ate sapashṭ bani parhan immerse in our hearts and bless
di dat bakhashis karani.Bani da us that we can may abide by
bhav hirade'cha vasa ke, sanu Your teachings. Bless us with a
na-samajha nu tuhaḍi diti hoi Gur Sikhi lifestyle and the boon
sikhia te chalan da bal of Your Naam. Six Pauris of the
bakhashis karana. Gursikhi Anand Sahib has been recited,
jivana te naam dian datan please forgive us for any
bakhashis karanian ji. Anand mistakes that may have
sahib dian che paurian da paaṭh occurred. The karah parshad is
hoia hai ji. Bhulan cukan di ready/has been prepared.
khima karni. Aap ji dian Please bless it, and permit this
bakhasian data vicho pancam Prasad/ Langgar be served to
karah prasad di degh saj ke the sangat. And therafter do give
hazar hai. Aap ji dar pravan karo us your command for the day,
ji. Pravan hoia prasad/ langar exalting the sangat.
sangat vich varataun di agia
bakhasho ji ate aapna pavitar
hukamanama bakhash ke dar
aian sangatan nu nihal karo ji.
. …*- Name of sewak 92
gRih ivKy sRI AKMf pwT swihb jI ArMBqw dI Ardws
ArMBqw
hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI dy syvk …*…….. nUM Awp jI

ny bl b^iSS kIqw hY jI [ Awp jI dI pwvn bwxI, ‘Dur kI bwxI’

ielwhI bwxI dy SRI AKMf pwT swihb ArMB kIqy jw rhy hn [ ikrpw kro

jI, SRI AKMf pwT ArMB krn dI AwigAw b^iSS kro [ Awp jI ny

ikrpw krky S`uD Aqy sp`St bwxI pVHn dI dwq b^iSS krnI [ bwxI dw

Bwv ihrdy ‘c vsw ky, swnMU nw-smJW nUM quhwfI id`qI hoeI is`iKAw qy

c`lx dw bl b^iSS krnw [ guris`KI jIvn qy nwm dIAW dwqW b^iSS

krnIAW jI [ AnMd swihb dIAW Cy pauVIAW dw pwT hoieAw hY jI,

Bu`lW-c`ukW dI iKmW krnI jI [ Awp jI dIAW b^SIAW dwqw iv`co pMcm

kVwh pSwd dI dyZ s`j ky hwzr hY, Awp jI dr pRvwn kro jI [ pRvwn

hoieAw pRSwd/lMgr sMgq iv`c vrqwaux dI AwigAw b^So jI Aqy Awpxw

piv`qr hukmnwmw b^S ky dr AweIAW sMgqW nMU inhwl kro jI [

* -Awpxw nwm
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Akhand Paath @ Residence
Completion

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio! Dear Akal Purakh, Giver, Father
aap ji di kirpa sadaka aap ji ne Jio! with your grace you have
aapne sewak nu sohane greh di blessed your sewak with this
dat bakhashi hai ji. Aap ji da shu- beautiful house. In gratitude, the
karana karadian parivar valon sri family has just completed this
akhanḍ paaṭh sahib ji da paaṭh Akhand Path with your blessings.
sampuran hoia ji. Aap ji de bachia While reciting Gurbani, your
kolon gurbani da paaṭh karadian children would have made many
hoian be'ant bhulan di khima errors, please forgive us, and keep
bakhashani, aap is naven ghar / us well always, in this new
grah vich hamesha saḍe ang-sang residence. Kindly keep the family
rahina. Parivar de vich piar sukh- in a harmonious and cooperative
shanti tandarusati di dat relationship, always in high spirits.
bakhashadian hamesha chardi ka- Thank you Dear Father, that with
la vich rakhana. Parivar de har ik your grace each family member
maimbar vich itafak, milavaratan did their respective sewa towards
aapsi saneh banai rakhana. He this Akhand Path.Six Pauris of the
akal purakh datar pita jio, aap ji di Anand Sahib has been recited.
kirpa sadaka samuh parivarik Please forgive us for any mistakes
maimbaran ne sri akhanḍ paaṭh that may have occurred. The
sahib ji karan di seva nibhai hai. karah parshad is ready/has been
Anand sahib dian che paurian da prepared. Please bless it, and
paaṭh hoia hai ji. Bhulan chukan di permit this Prasad/ langgar be
khiman karni. Aap ji dian served to the sangat. And
bakhasian data vicho pancham thereafter do give us your
karah prasad di degh saj ke hazar command for the day, exalting the
hai. Aap ji dar pravan karo ji. sangat.
Pravan hoia prasad/ langar san-
gat vich varataun di agia
bakhasho ji ate aapna pavitar
hukamanama bakhash ke dar aian
sangatan nu nihal karo ji.

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nvy gRih sRI AKMf pwT swihb jI dI smwpqI dI Ardws
muMkml hox qy

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI dI ikrpw sdkw Awp jI ny

Awpxy syvk nUM sohxy gRih dI dwq b^SI hY jI [ Awp jI dw Sukrwnw

kridAW pirvwr vloN sRI AKMf pwT swihb jI dw pwT sMpUrn hoieAw jI

[ Awp jI dy b`icAw koloN gurbwxI dw pwT kridAW hoeIAW byAMq BulW dI

iKmw b^SxI, Awp ies nvyN Gr/gRih iv`c hmySW swfy AMg -sMg rihxw

[ pirvwr dy ivc ipAwr, su`K -SWqI qMdrusqI dI dwq b^SidAW hmySW

cVHdI klw iv`c r`Kxw [ pirvwr dy hr iek mYNbr ivc ieq&wk,

imlvrqx AwpsI snyh bxweI r`Kxw [ hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE!

Awp jI dI ikrpw sdkw smUh pirvwr dy mYNbrW ny AKMf pwT krn dI

syvw inBweI hY [ AnMd swihb dIAW Cy pauVIAW dw pwT hoieAw hY jI,

Bu`lW cukW dI iKmW krnI [ Awp jI dIAW b^SIAW dwqW iv`co pMcm kVwh

pRSwd dI dyZ s`j ky hwzr hY [ Awp jI dr pRvwn kro jI, pRvwn hoieAw

pRSwd/lMgr sMgq iv`c vrqwaux dI AwigAw b^So jI Aqy Awpxw piv`qr

hukmnwmw b^S ky dr AweIAW sMgqW nMU inhwl kro jI [

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Sukhmani Sahib Paath
Paath for well being of Family

Hey akal purakh jio! aap ji de Dear Akal Purakh, Giver, Father
mahanvak ‘jai prasad greh sang Jio! as per your saying, “Jai
sukh basna' anusar aap ji de Prasad Greh Sang Sukh
sewak …*… valon aap ji da shu- Basna”, in gratitude your humble
kar manaudian samuh parivar servant and his family are
de maimbar ne sukhmani having Sukhmani Sahib reci-
sahib ji da paaṭh kita ha ̔ai. Aap- tation. The family is living
ne parivar vich sukh shanti naal happily. Kindly help to maintain
reh riha/rahi hai. Aap ji ne this happiness in the family,
hamesha is sukh shanti nu always. With this Gur Sikhi
banai rakhana. Parivar vich lifestyle, give us the boon of
gursikhi jivan piar, daia, love, compassion, humility
nimarata, udam bal utasaha di and strength. Please stay with
dat bakhashade rahina. Aap us, keep a close watch over us,
hamesha ise taran hi ang sang always.
sahai rahina.

…* - Name of Sewak
96
suKmnI swihb pwT
pirvwr dy Bly Aqy s`uK-SWqI dI Ardws

hy Akwl purK jIE! Awp jI dy mhWvwk ‘ijh pRswid igRh sMig suK

bsnw’ Anuswr Awp jI dy syvk ……*………………. vloN Awp jI

dw Sukr mnwauidAW smUh pirvwr dy mYNbrW ny suKmnI swihb jI dw pwT

kIqw hY [ Awpxy pirvwr ivc su`K-SWqI nwl rih irhw hY/ rhI hY [ Awp

jI ny hmySW ies s`uK SwqI nUM bxweI r`Kxw [ pirvwr iv`c guris`KI jIvn

ipAwr, dieAw, inmrqw, au`dm bl auqSwh dI dwq b^Sdy rihxw [ Awp

hmySW iesy qrHW hI AMg-sMg shweI rihxw [

* -Awpxw nwm
97
Naming Ceremony
Pertaining to Birth of Child

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, O respected father Akal Purakh
ap ji ne apane bachia ……*…... Ji, you have blessed your
nu santan da sukh bakhasis kita children ……………….. with the
hai. Bache/ bachi de janam to blessings of the child. After the
ba'ad sara paravar aap ji da birth of the child, the whole
sukarana karan lai sri guru grath family has gathered in the
sahib ji di hazuri vich hazir hoia presence of Shri Guru Granth
hai. Apa ji ne kirpa karani bache/ Sahib Ji to thank you. May you
bachi de ser te mihara bharia shower Your Grace on your
hath rakhana. Gursikhi jivan child. Please bless the child with
te naam diaṁ data bakhasis GurSikh life and the gift of Your
karania ji. Name.

*Name of Parents
98
jnm sMskwr
b`cy/b`cI dy jnm prQwie

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE, Awp jI ny Awpxy b`icAW ……*… nUM

sMqwn dw su`K b^iSS kIqw hY [ b`cy / b`cI dy jnm qoN bwAd swrw

prvwr Awp jI dw Sukrwnw krn leI sRI gurU gMRQ swihb jI dI hzUrI

iv`c hwizr hoieAw hY [ Awp jI ny ikrpw krnI b`cy / b`cI dy isr qy

imhr BirAw h`Q r`Kxw [ guris`KI jIvn qy nwm dIAW dwqW b^iSS

krnIAW jI [

*mwqw-ipqw dw nwm

99
Amrit Sanchar Ceremony
Before Commencement

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, O respected father Akal Purakh
apa ji ne apane bache …*… nu Ji, you have given strength to
bal udam bakhasia hai ji. Apa ji your child …*… In your pres-
di hazuri vich aap ji de bache da ence, your child is taking a new
nava janam hon laga hai ji. birth! According to the Maryada
Dhan guru gobind singh ji di given by Dhan Guru Gobind
bakhasis kiti hoi mariada anusar Singh Ji, this person is going to
khanḍe baṭe di pahul lai ke aap become the Guru's Khalsa after
ji da ih sevak guru da khalsa taking khande bate pahul. Thou-
banan ja riha hai. Aap ji da kot sands of thanks, You made this
an kot dhanvad, aap ji happen and the considered this
ne ih sanjog banae te es nimane humble being worthy of Amrit.
jihe jivan nu aap ne amrit de laik Likewise, you show kindness to
samajhia. Ise tarhan hi aap ji ne your servants. This is your
apane sevak te kirpa karni ji. Gursikhi and only You give
Apane sevak nu sikhi kesan strength to Your children so
savasa sang nibhaun da bal that they fulfil their Sikhi with
udam utshah bakhasana ji. their breath. Please grant Your
Kirapa karo agia bakhaso. Pan- permission. Five Beloved Sa-
ja piare sahibana, khanḍe ate hibs are ready with Amrit Khan-
baṭe sahit tiar han ji. Amrit da and Baata. Please give per-
sanchar arambh karan di agia mission to start Amrit Sanchar.
bakhaso ji. Naam diaṁ dataṁ Please bless us with the gifts of
bakhasis karania ji. Naam.
*Name of the person 100
AimRMq sMcwr
AMimRq C`kx qoN pihlW
hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE, Awp jI ny Awpxy b`cy __________

nUM bl au~dm b^iSAw hY jI [ Awp jI dI hzUrI iv`c Awp jI dy b`cy dw

nvW jnm hox l`gw hY jI [ DMn gurU goibMd isMG jI dI b^iSS kIqI hoeI

mirAwdw Anuswr KMfy bwty dI pwhul lY ky Awp jI dw ieh syvk gurU dw

Kwlsw bxn jw irhw hY [ Awp jI dw kotwn kot DMnvwd, Awp jI ny ieh

sMjog bxwey qy ies inmwxy ijhy syvk nUM Awp ny AimMRq dy lwiek

smiJAw [ iesy qrHW hI Awp jI ny Awpxy syvk qy ikrpw krnI jI

[ Awpxy syvk nUM isKI kysW svwsW sMg inBwaux dw bl audm auqSwh

b^Sxw jI[ ikrpw kro AwigAw b^So [ pMj ipAwry swihbwn, KMfy Aqy

bwty sihq iqAwr hn jI [ AMimRq sMcwr ArMB krn dI AwigAw b^So

jI [ nwm dIAW dwqW b^iSS krnIAW jI [

*ivAkqI dw nwm

101
Amrit Sanchar Ceremony
Once Amrit is prepared

Hey akal purakh Waheguru Ji!, O Akal Purakh Waheguru, your


aap ji di mahan kirpa hoi hai. great Grace has been given.
Aap ji de saje nivaje Panj After reading the five Banis by
piarian valaon panj bania parh the Beloved Five, the Pahul of
ke khanḍe baṭe di pahul tiar kiti the Khande Baata has been
gayi hai, aap ji agia bakhaso, jo prepared. Those that are
prani amrit chakan de abhilakhi acceptable to take the Amrit,
han uhana nu a̔mrit chakaun di please allow them to consume
agia bakhaso, aneka prakar di- the Amrit. Please forgive various
an hoian bhulan cukan di khima types of mistakes we have
karni, akhar vadha ghaṭa bhul made, forgive the mistakes of
chuk mu'aph karni, sarbat de our words, and please complete
karaj raas karane. everyone’s work.
.

102
AimRMq sMcwr
AMimRq iqAwr hox qy Ardws

hy Akwl purK vwihgurU jI !, Awp jI dI mhwn ikrpw hoeI hY [ Awp jI

dy swjy invwjy pMj ipAwirAW vlON pMj bwxIAW pVH ky KMfy bwty dI pwhul

iqAwr kIqI geI hY, Awp jI AwigAw bKSo, jo pRwxI AMimRq C`kx dy

AiBlwKI hn auhnW nUM AUMimRq Ckwaux dI AwigAw bKSo, Anyk pRkwr

dIAW hoeIAW Bu`lW cukW dI iKmW krnI, A`Kr vwDw Gwtw Bu`l cuk muAwP

krnI, srb`q dy kwrj rws krny [

103
Amrit Sanchar Ceremony

After Completion

Hey akal purakh Waheguru ji! O Akal Purakh, Waheguru Ji!


Aap ji da kot an- kot dhanvad Thank you very much that with
kita janda hai ki aap ji di kirpa your permission, the Amritdharis
sadka amrit abhilakhian nu have consumed the Amrit.
amrit chakaia gia hai, amrit Please forgive infinite types of
chakaudian be'ant parkar dian mistakes during consumption of
bhulan chukan hoian han, anjan Amrit, forgive the mistake of
dasare jan ke mu'aph kar forgetting, and give blessings of
denian, agahe ton sumat good intellect for the next time.
bakhsis karni. Jihanan prania ne For those who have received
amrit di dat prapat kiti hai uhana the Amrit, please bless them
nu gurmat anusar apana jivan with the strength of duty and
batit karan da amrit di dat initiative to keep the gifts of
nibhaun da bal ate udham Amrit. Forgive the mistakes of
bakhsis karna ji. Akhar vadha words, please complete every-
ghaṭa bhul chuk mu'aph karni, one’s work.
sarbat de karaj raas karane.

104
AimRMq sMcwr

AMimRq C`kx qNo bwAd

hy Akwl purK vwihgurU jI ! Awp jI dw kotwin- koit DMnvwd kIqw jWdw

hY ik Awp jI dI ikrpw sdkw AMimRq AiBlwKIAW nUM AMimRq CkwieAw

igAw hY, AMimRq CkwauidAW byAMq pRkwr dIAW BùlW cukW hoeIAW hn,

Anjwx dwsry jwx ky muAwP kr dyxIAW, Agwh qoN sum`q bKiSS krnI

[ ijnHW pRwxIAW ny AMimRq dI dwq pRwpq kIqI hY auhnW nUM gurmiq Anuswr

Awpxw jIvn bqIq krn dw AMimRq dI dwq inBwaux dw bl Aqy au`d`m

bKiSS krnw jI[ A`Kr vwDw Gwtw Bu`l cuk muAwP krnI, srb`q dy

kwrj rws krny [

105
Engagement and Anand Karaj (Marriage)
Before leaving Home for Gurdwara

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, O respected father the Akal
aap ji da kot an kot sukar hai ji Purakh Ji, many thanks to you
aap ji de bache/bachi …*... nu as you have blessed your child
aap ji ne anand karaj/kurmai da …*... in Marriage/ Engage-
sanjog bakhasis kita hai. es de ment. In relation to this, your
sanbandh vich aap ji de bache children are gathered to receive
aap ji da asarivad lain lai ikatar Your blessings. Keep your
hoe han. Aap apana miharan Graceful hand on their head.
bharia hath sira te rakhna ji. Es Please give permission to do
pavitar karaj lai jaan di agia this sacred work. Do not allow
bakhaso ji. Rasate vich kise vi any obstacles to appear
taran di rukavaṭ na aun dena ji. during this journey.

*Name of Bride/groom

106
AnMd kwrj Aqy mMgxw
GroN qurn smyN dI Ardws

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE, Awp jI dw kotwn kot Sukr hY jI Awp

jI dy b`cy/b`cI …*... nUM Awp jI ny AnMd kwrj/kuVmweI dw sMjog b^iSS

kIqw hY [ ies dy sMbMD iv`c Awp jI dy b`cy Awp jI dw AwSrIvwd

lYx leI iek`qr hoey hn [ Awp Awpxw imhrW BirAw h`Q isr qy r`Kxw

jI [ ies piv`qr kwrj leI jwx dI AwigAw bKSo jI [ rsqy iv`c iksy

vI qrW dI rukwvt nw Awaux dyxw jI [

*lVky/lVkI dw nwm
107
Milni Ardas before Anand Karaj (Marriage)

At Gurdwara – Milni Ardas

Hey akal purakh Waheguru ji! O Akal Purakh Waheguru ji,


Aap ji di mahan kirpa hoi hai. Your abundant blessings are
Barat pahunchan uprant es vele upon us. The Barat has arrived.
do paravaran da mela hoon ja At this time, the families are
riha hai, aap ji milani arambh going to meet. Please allow us
karan di agia bakhaso. Viaha de to start Milni. In the ceremonies
karaj vich ang-sang sahai hona. of marriage, please assist us at
each and every step.

108
AnMd kwrj qy imlxI dI Ardws
gurduAwry puMhcx qy imlxI dI CotI Ardws

hy Akwl purK vwihgurU jI ! Awp jI dI mhwn ikrpw hoeI hY [ brwq

phuMcx auprMq ies vyly do pirvwrW dw myl hox jw irhw hY, Awp jI

imlxI AwrMB krn dI AwigAw bKSo [ ivAwh dy kwrjW iv`c AMg -sMg

shweI hoxw [

109
Commencement of Engagement Ceremony

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, O respected father Akal Purakh
aap ji da kot an kot shukar hai Ji, many thanks to You, your son
ji, aap ji da bacha ate bachi and daughter (name, father’s
(naam) and pita ji da nama) name) are going to be engaged.
kurmaie karavaun ja rahe han. Please allow to do this sacred
Aap ji es pavitar karaj nu karan work. Please bless the boy and
di agia bakhaso ji. Larka-larki nu girl with a bright future. Please
chardi kala bakhasis karna. keep love, unity and peace be-
Aapas vich prem piara, ekata, tween them.
itphak banai rakhana. .

110
kuVmweI dI Ardws

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE, Awp jI dw kotwn kot Sukr hY jI, Awp

jI dw b`cw Aqy b`cI (nwm) Aqy ipqw jI dw nwm) kuVmweI krvwaux jw

rhy hn [ Awp jI ies pivqr kwrj nUM krn dI AwigAw b^so jI

[ lVkw-lVkI nUM cVHdI klw bKiSS krnw [ Awps iv`c pRym ipAwr,

eykqw, ieqPwk bxweI r`Kxw [

111
Commencement of Anand Karaj Ceremony

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, O respected father Akal Purakh
aap ji da kot an kot sukar hai ji, Ji, many thanks to you. Your son
aap ji da bacha ate bachi and daughter (name, father's
(naam, pita ji da nama) grihasat name) are going to enter matri-
marag vich praves karan ja ra- monial life. Please grant us Your
he han. Aap ji anand karaj permission to start the marriage
arambh karan di agia bakhaso ji. ceremony.

112
AnMd kwrj dI ArMBqw dI Ardws

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE, Awp jI dw kotwn kot Sukr hY jI, Awp

jI dw b`cw Aqy b`cI (nwm, ipqw jI dw nwm) igRhsq mwrg ivc pRvyS

krn jw rhy hn [ Awp jI AnMd kwrj ArMB krn dI AwigAw b^so jI

113
Completion of Anand Karaj Ceremony

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, O respected father Akal Purakh
aap ji da kot an kot shukar hai Ji, many thanks to You. With
ji, aap ji di bakhasis kiti hoi mar- your blessings, your child
iada sahit aap ji de bache (Larke (Groom’s name) has married
da naam) da subh anand karaj (Bride’s name). Please bless,
nal hoia hai. Aap ji ne kirpa kar- (Groom’s name) and (Bride’s
ni, (Larke da naam) ate (Larki name), who are going to enter
da naam) jo ki grahisat jivan matrimonial life. Please keep
vich praves hon ja rahe han, Your loving hands on their
uhana de ser te mihara bharia heads and bless them with love
hath rakhana ate aapsi prem pi- for each other. This work was
ar itaphak bakhasis karna. eh done in the presence of the
karaj sangat di hazari vich hoia. Sangat. Please bless them with
Gursikhi jivan te naam dian GurSikh life and Your Name.
datan bakhasis karania ji.

114
AnMd kwrj sMpUrnqw dI Ardws

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE, Awp jI dw kotwn kot Sukr hY jI, Awp

jI dI b^iSS kIqI hoeI mirAwdw sihq Awp jI dy b`cy (lVky dw nwm)

dw Su`B AnMd kwrj (lVkI dw nwm) nwl hoieAw hY [ Awp jI ny ikrpw

krnI, (lVky dw nwm) Aqy (lVkI dw nwm) jo ik gRihsq jIvn iv`c

pRvyS hox jw rhy hn, auhnW dy isr qy imhr BirAw h`Q r`Kxw Aqy

AwpsI pRym ipAwr ieqPwk b^iSS krnw [ ieh kwrj sMgq dI hwzrI

iv`c hoieAw [ guris`KI jIvn qy nwm dIAW dwqW b^iSS krnIAW jI [

115
Sukhmani Sahib Paath: Embarking on a business venture
Start of a new Business - Seeking blessings for New Office

Waheguru sahib jiu! Apa ji de Respected Waheguru! At Your


dar ghar de sevak ….*… de door, Your servant ….*… due to
nave karobaran di khusi the happiness from a new busi-
hit"dhur ki bani ai. Tin sagli ness, conducted Sri Sukhmani
chint miṭai." De sangati rup ch Sahib Ji Paath with the sadh
sri sukhmani sahib ji de paṭh ate sangat gathering of "Dhur Ki Ba-
gurbani kirtan ate 6 paurian ni Aai। Tinni Sagli Chint Mitaai",
anand sahib ji de paṭh hoe han. reciting Gurbani Kirtan and 6
Singhan paso gurabani de paṭh Pauris of Anand Sahib Ji.
karadian hoian anek prkar dia Please forgive all our many mis-
bhulan chukan mu'aph karania. takes while reading Gurbani.
Age ton sudh bani ate seva Please grant us the strength to
karan da bal udam bakhasana. recite pure Bani and Seva. The
Pravar valaon aap ji da ot asa- family, while taking your sup-
ra lainde hoe ardas benati hai ki port, is praying for profits in their
karobaran ch tarakian business.
bakhasania, vadhe karne ji.

*Name of the person


116
suKmnI swihb pwT: vpwr (kMmkwr) nwl sMbMiDq
(nvyN kwrobwrW dI KuSI ih`q)

vwihgurU swihb jIE! Awp jI dy dr Gr dy syvk …*… dy nvNy

kwrobwrW dI KuSI ih``q “Dur kI bwxI AweI [ iqin sglI icMq imtweI [“

dy sMgqI rUp c sRI suKmnI swihb jI dy pwT Aqy gurbwxI kIrqn Aqy 6

pauVIAW AnMd swihb jI dy pwT hoey hn [ isGW pwsoN gurbwxI dy pwT

kridAW Anyk pRkwr dIAw hoeIAW Bu`lW cukW muAwP krnIAW [ Agy qoN

SuD bwxI Aqy syvw krn dw bl aud`m b^Sxw [ pirvwr v`lNo Awp jI dw

Et Awsrw lYNdy hoey Ardws bynqI hY ik kwrobwrW c qr`kIAW bKSxIAW,

vwDy krny jI [

*ivAkqI dw nwm
117
Sri Akhand Paath Sahib

Commencement

He akal purakh datar pita jio, O respected Father Akal Purakh


aap ji de sevak …*… nu aap ji Ji, please give Your servant …
ne bal bakhsis kita hai ji. Aap ji
*… Your strength. Reciting
di pavan bani, 'dhur ki bani ilahi
bani de sri akhanḍ paṭh sahib your holy Baani, “Dhur Ki Baani”
arambh karva rahe haan, kirpa spiritual Baani of Sri Akhand
karo, sri akhanḍ paṭh arambh Paath, please give Your permis-
karan di agia bakhsis karo. Aap sion to initiate Sri Akhand Paath
ji ne kirpa karke sudh ate Sahib. Please give the blessing
sapasaṭ bani parhan di bakhasis of reading it with purity and clari-
karni. Bani da bhav hirade vich ty. By enshrining the meaning of
vasa ke, sanu tuhaḍi diti hoi Bani in the heart, please bless
sikhia te chalan da bal bakhasis us with the strength to follow
karna. Gursikhi jivan te naam Your teachings. Please bless us
dia datan bakhasis karania ji. with the gifts of GurSikh life and
Your Name.

*Name of the person


118
SRI AKMf pwT swihb
ArMBqw dI Ardws

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE, Awp jI dy syvk …*… nUM Awp jI ny

bl b^iSS kIqw hY jI [ Awp jI dI pwvn bwxI, ‘Dur kI bwxI/ ielwhI

bwxI dy SRI AKMf pwT swihb AwrMB krvw rhy hn, ikrpw kro, SRI AKMf

pwT ArMB krn dI AwigAw b^iSS kro [Awp jI ny ikrpw krky S`uD

Aqy sp`St bwxI pVHn dI bKiSS krnI [ bwxI dw Bwv ihrdy ivc vsw

ky, swnMUM quhwfI id`qI hoeI is`iKAw qy c`lx dw bl b^iSS krnw

[ guris`KI jIvn qy nwm dIAW dwqW b^iSS krnIAW jI [

*ivAkqI dw nwm
119
Sri Akhand Paath Sahib

Mid way of Paath

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, O respected Father Akal Purakh
aap ji da kot an kot dhanvad Ji! Many thanks to You. Akhand
hai, aap ji de kal roz ton apni Paath of Shri Guru Granth
ilahi bani/dhur ki bani sri guru Sahib Ji has been recited since
granth sahib ji di pavan bani de yesterday. For the Bani which
pravah chalae. Hun tak jini vi has been recited till now, if any
bani parhi gai hai, bani mistakes have been made,
parhadian, hoian bhula cukan di please forgive them. During the
mafi bakhasani jekar koi bhulan remaining Bani, please bless us
chukan ho gaian han, aap ji ne with the ability to recite and
baḵsh laina ji. Rehndi bani vich listen to pure and clear Bani.
aap ji ne ang sang sahai ho After imbuing Bani in our hearts,
karake sudha te sapasaṭ bani please give us the strength to
parhan te sunan di dat bakhasis live according to the teachings
karni. Bani da bhaav hirade vich You have given us.
vasa ke, sanu kalajugi jivan nu
apa ji di diti hoi sikhia anusar
chalan da bal bakhasana.

120
SRI AKMf pwT swihb

m`D dI Ardws

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE, Awp jI dw kotwn kot DMnvwd hY, Awp

jI dy k`l roz qoN AwpxI ielwhI bwxI/Dur kI bwxI sRI gurU gMRQ swihb jI

dI pwvn bwxI dy pRvwh clwey [ hux qk ijMnI vI bwxI pVHI geI hY,

bwxI pVHidAW, hoeIAW BulW cukW dI mw&I b^SxI jykr koeI Bu`lW cu`kW ho

geIAW hn, Awp jI ny b^S lYxw jI [ rihMdI bwxI iv`c Awp jI ny AMg

sMg shweI ho krky S`uD qy spSt bwxI pVHn qy suxn dI dwq b^iSS

krnI [ bwxI dw Bwv ihrdy iv`c vsw ky, swnUM kljugI jIvW nUM Awp jI

dI id`qI hoeI is`iKAw Anuswr c`lx dw bl b^Sxw [

121
Sri Akhand Paath Sahib
Completion of Akhand Paath Sahib

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, O respected Father Akal Purakh
aap ji da kot an kot dhanvad Ji, many thanks to you, You
hai, aap ji ne Das…*…ute have blessed …*… From the
bakhasis kiti hai. Parason ton day before yesterday, through
aap ji ne aapni ilahi bani/dhur ki the Holy Bani of Sri Guru Granth
bani sri guru grath sahib ji di pa- Sahib Ji, Bani has been continu-
van bani de akhand pravah ously recited. This is the Ardaas
chalae han. Es vakhat aap ji di for the completion of your divine
ilahi bani di sampuranata di Bani. During the course of read-
ardas hai ji. Samuchi bani par- ing, please forgive all kinds
hadian, aneka parkar dian of mistakes. After imbuing Bani
bhulan chukan ho gaian han, into our hearts, please give us
aap ji ne bakhas laina ji. Samu- the strength to live according to
chi bani da bhav hirade ‘ch vasa Your teachings. Please grant the
ke, sanu kalajugi jivan nu aap ji family with love amongst each
di diti hoi sikhi anusar chalan da other. Please bless them with
bal bakhsana. Parivar vich Gur Sikhi life and Your Name.
aapsi prem piar bakhasis kara-
na. Gursikhi jivan te naam dia
datan bakhasis karanian ji.

*Name of the person


122
SRI AKMf pwT swihb
AKMf pwT swihb dI sMpUrnqw

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE, Awp jI dw kotwn kot DMnvwd hY, Awp

jI ny dws…*… au~qy b^iSS kIqI hY [ prsoN qoN Awp jI ny AwpxI

ielwhI bwxI/Dur kI bwxI sRI gurU gMRQ swihb jI dI pwvn bwxI dy AKMf

pRvwh clwey hn [ ies vKq Awp jI dI ielwhI bwxI dI sMpUrnqw dI

Ardws hY jI [ smùcI bwxI pVHidAW, AnykW pRkwr dIAW BùlW cu`kW ho

geIAW hn, Awp jI ny b^S lYxw jI [ smu`cI bwxI dw Bwv ihrdy ‘c vsw

ky, swnMU kljugI jIvW nUM Awp jI dI id`qI hoeI is`iKAw Anuswr c`lx dw

bl b^Sxw [ pirvwr iv`c AwpsI pRym ipAwr b^iSS krnw [ guris`KI

jIvn qy nwm dIAW dwqW b^iSS krnIAW jI [

*ivAkqI dw nwm
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Sri Sehaj Paath
Before the Path commencement

He akal purakh datar pita jio, O respected Father Akal Purakh


aap ji de sevak …*… nu aap ji Ji, please give Your servant …
ne bal bakhsis kita hai ji. Aap ji *… Your strength. Reciting your
di pavan bani, 'dhur ki bani ilahi holy Baani, “Dhur Ki Baani” spir-
bani de sri Sehaj paṭh sahib itual Baani of Sri Sehaj Paath,
arambh karva rahe haan, kirpa please give Your permission to
karo, sri Sehaj paṭh arambh initiate Sri Sehaj Paath Sahib.
karan di agia bakhsis karo. Aap Please give the blessing of
ji ne kirpa karke sudh ate reading it with purity and clarity.
sapasaṭ bani parhan di By enshrining the meaning of
bakhasis karni. Bani da bhav Bani in the heart, please bless
hirade vich vasa ke, sanu tuhaḍi us with the strength to follow
diti hoi sikhia te chalan da bal Your teachings. Please bless us
bakhasis karna. Gursikhi jivan with the gifts of Gursikhi life and
te naam dia datan bakhasis ka- Your Name.
rania ji.

*Name of the person


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SRI sihj pwT
pwT SurU krn qoN pihlW

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE, Awp jI dy syvk …*… nUM Awp jI ny

bl b^iSS kIqw hY jI [ Awp jI dI pwvn bwxI, ‘Dur kI bwxI/ ielwhI

bwxI dy SRI sihj pwT swihb AwrMB krvw rhy hn, ikrpw kro, SRI

sihj pwT ArMB krn dI AwigAw b^iSS kro [Awp jI ny ikrpw krky

S`uD Aqy sp`St bwxI pVHn dI bKiSS krnI [ bwxI dw Bwv ihrdy ivc

vsw ky, swnMUM quhwfI id`qI hoeI is`iKAw qy c`lx dw bl b^iSS krnw

[ guris`KI jIvn qy nwm dIAW dwqW b^iSS krnIAW jI [

*ivAkqI dw nwm
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Sri Sehaj Paath
Re-commencement

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, O Respected Father Akal


aap ji de sevak …*… nu aap ji Purakh Ji, You have blessed
ne bal bakhasis kita hai ji. Hun Your servant …*… with strength.
tak jini vi bani parhi gai hai, aap As far as the hymns have been
ne dar parvan karni Ji. Rehndi read, please accept it. Please
bani vich aap ji ne ang sang sa- bless us to recite and listen to
hai ho karake sudh te sapasaṭ the remaining Bani with purity
bani parhan te sunan di dat and clarity. After imbuing this
bakhasis karni ji. Bani da bhav Bani within our hearts, please
hirade ch vasa ke, sanu aap ji di grant us the strength to live ac-
diti hoi sikhia anusar chalan da cording to the teachings You
bal bakhasis karna. Gur have given us. Please bless with
sikhi jivan te naam dian datan Your Gursikh life and Name.
bakhasis karania ji.

*Name of the person


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SRI sihj pwT
rozwnw pwT krn qoN pihlW

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE, Awp jI dy syvk …*… nUM Awp jI ny

bl b^iSS kIqw hY jI [ hux qk ijMnI vI bwxI pVHI geI hY, Awp ny dr

pRvwn krnI jI[ rihMdI bwxI iv`c Awp jI ny AMg sMg shweI ho krky

S`uD qy spSt bwxI pVHn qy suxn dI dwq b^iSS krnI jI [ bwxI dw

Bwv ihrdy c’ vsw ky, swnUM Awp jI dI id`qI hoeI is`iKAw Anuswr c`lx

dw bl b^iSS krnw [ guris`KI jIvn qy nwm dIAW dwqW b^iSS

krnIAW jI [

* ivAkqI dw nwm
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Sehaj Paath
Upon Completion of Sehaj Path

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio! O respected Father Akal


Aap ji da kot an kot dhanavad, Purakh, many thanks to Yo. You
aap ji ne sevak ute bahut have blessed Your servant.
bakhasis kiti hai. Aap ji ne sri Through Your Divine words of
guru granth sahib ji di pavan the Sahaj Paath of Sri Guru
bani de pravah chalae han. es Granth Sahib Ji, the Bani was
vakhat aap ji di ilahi bani di read. This is a prayer for the
sampuranata di ardas hai. completion of your Divine Bani.
Aneka prakar dian bhulan Many kinds of mistakes have
chukan ho gaian han, aap ji ne been made, please forgive us
bakhas laina. Samuhci bani da for this. After imbuing the Bani
bhav hirade ‘ch vasa ke, sanu within our hearts, please grant
kalajugi jivan nu aap ji di diti hoi us with the strength to live
sikhia anusar chalan da bal according to Your teachings.
bakhsana.

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SRI sihj pwT
sihj pwT dI sMpUrnqw

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI dw kotwn kot DMnvwd, Awp

jI ny syvk au~qy bhuq b^iSS kIqI hY [ Awp jI ny sRI gurU gMRQ swihb

jI dI pwvn bwxI dy pRvwh clwey hn[ ies vKq Awp jI dI ielwhI

bwxI dI sMpUrnqw dI Ardws hY [ Anyk pRkwr dIAW Bu`lW cu`kW ho geIAW

hn, Awp jI ny b^S lYxw [ smu`cI bwxI dw Bwv ihrdy ‘c vsw ky, swnMU

kljugI jIvW nUM Awp jI dI id`qI hoeI is`iKAw Anuswr c`lx dw bl

b^Sxw [

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Death Ceremony
Washing Body

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, O respected Father Akal Purakh
aap ji valon bheje jiv …*… aap Ji, Your child …*… after com-
ji valon bakhsis kite savas pure pleting his breath blessed by
karke es sansar ton akal cha- You, has fulfilled his life. We are
lana kar gae han. Uhana di going to bathe his body before
miratak deh nu aap ji di bakhsis fulfilling the last rites as taught
kiti hoi mariada anusar antim by you. Please grant us with
sansakar ton pahilan deh nu your permission to proceed.
isanan karavaun lage han, agia Please bless the departed soul
bakhaso. Aap ji ne kirpa karni with peace.
vichuri hoi atama nu aatmik
shanti bakhasani ji.

*Name of the person


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imrqk sMskwr
dyh ieSnwn

hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE, Awp jI v`loN Byjy jIv …*… Awp jI

v`loN b^iSS kIqy svws pUry krky ies sMswr qoN Akwl clwxw kr gey

hn [ auhnW dI imrqk dyh nUM Awp jI dI b^iSS kIqI hoeI mirAwdw

Anuswr AMiqm sskwr qoN pihlW dyh nUM ieSnwn krvwaux l`gy hW,

AwigAw b^So [ Awp jI ny ikrpw krnI ivCuVI hoeI Awqmw nUM Awqimk

SWqI b^SnI jI [

*ivAkqI dw nwm
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Death Ceremony
Offering Body to the pyre

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, O Respected Father Akal


aap ji valon bheje jiv …*…aap ji Purakh Ji, Your child …*… after
valon bakhasis kite savas pure completing His breath blessed
karake es sansar ton akal cha- by you, has fulfilled his life. His
lana kar gae han. Uhana di body has been prepared for the
miratak deh nu aap ji di last cremation rites in accord-
bakhasis kiti hoi mariada anusar ance to Your teachings. Please
antim sansakar lai tiar kiti allow the body to be burned.
gai hai. Miratak deh nu agan May You show kindness, please
bheṭ karan di agia bakhasis give peace to the departed soul.
karo. Aap ji ne kirpa karni, Please grant the soul residence
vichuri hoi aatma nu ruhi sakun in Your feet, give strength to the
bakhsana. Apane charana ‘ch family to obey Your will. The
nivas bakhas ke piche paravar Separated soul, while living in
nu bhana manan da bal the world knowingly-
bakhasana. Vichuri hoi aatma unknowingly might made many
pason sansar vich vicharadian mistakes. Please ignore these
hoian jane anajane aneka mistakes, and grant it with
bhulan galatian ho gaiaṁ peace. Please keep Your
honagian, bhulan na chitarade blessed hand on the head of the
hoe, aatma nu shanti bakhsani. family, and bless him with
Paravar de ser te mihra bharia GurSikh life and Your Name.
hath rakhana, gur sikhi jivan te
naam dian datan bakhsis
karania ji.

*Name of the person 132


imrqk sMskwr
Agn Byt dI Ardws
hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE, Awp jI v`loN Byjy jIv …*… Awp jI

v`loN b^iSS kIqy svws pUry krky ies sMswr qoN Akwl clwxw kr gey

hn [ auhnW dI imrqk dyh nUM Awp jI dI b^iSS kIqI hoeI mirAwdw

Anuswr AMiqm sskwr leI iqAwr kIqI geI hY [ imrqk dyh nUM Agn

Byt krn dI AwigAw b^iSS kro [ Awp jI ny ikrpw krnI, ivCuVI hoeI

Awqmw nUM rUhI skUn b^Snw [ Awpxy crnW ‘c invws b^S ky ip`Cy

prvwr nUM Bwxw mMnx dw bl b^Sxw [ ivCuVI hoeI Awqmw pwsoN sMswr

iv`c ivcridAW hoieAW jwxy Anjwxy Anyk BùlW glqIAW ho geIAW

hoxgIAW, BùlW nw icqwrdy hoey, Awqmw nUM SWqI b^SxI [ pirvwr dy isr

qy imhr BirAw h`Q r`Kxw, guris`KI jIvn qy nwm dIAW dwqW b^iSS

krnIAW jI [

*ivAkqI dw nwm
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Death Ceremony
Upon Completion of Offering Body to the pyre (Sohila Sahib)

Hey akal purakh datar pita jio, O Respected Father Akal


aap ji valon bheje jiva …*… aap Purakh Ji, your child …*… after
ji valon bakhsis kite savas pure completing his breath blessed
karke es sansar ton akal cha- by You, has fulfilled his life. His
lana kar gae han. Uhana di body has been burned accord-
miratak deh nu aap ji di ing to the rites You have granted
bakhasis kiti hoi mariada anusar with Your Grace. Many types of
agan bheṭ kita gia hai. Samuchi mistakes have been made while
mariada nibhaunde hoe aneka following the rites, please do not
prakar diaṁ bhulan ġalatian remember these. Please bless
hoyian han, bhulan na chitarana the departed soul. Give the
ji. Aap ji ne kirpa karni vichuri family a stay in Your feet, give
hoi aatma nu ruhi sakun strength to the family. The
bakhasana. Apane charana 'ch departed soul, while living in the
nivas bakhas ke piche parvar nu world, knowingly or unknowingly
bhana manan da bal might have made many
bakhasana. Vichuri hoi aatma mistakes. Please ignore the
pason sansar vich vichradian mistakes, and grant it with
hoian jane anajane aneka peace. Keep Your blessed hand
bhulan ġalatian ho gaian on the head of the family, and
honagian, bhulan na chitarade bless him with GurSikh life and
hoe, atama nu shanti bakhsani. Your Name.
Paravara de sira te mihara
bharia hath rakhana, gursikhi
jivan te naam dian data
bakhasis karania ji.

*Name of the person


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imrqk sMskwr
Agn Byt auprMq (soihlw swihb)
hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE, Awp jI v`loN Byjy jIv …*… Awp jI

v`loN b^iSS kIqy svws pUry krky ies sMswr qoN Akwl clwxw kr gey

hn [ auhnW dI imrqk dyh nUM Awp jI dI b^iSS kIqI hoeI mirAwdw

Anuswr Agn Byt kIqw igAw hY [ smu`cI mirAwdw inBwauNdy hoey Anyk

pRkwr dIAW Bu`lW ZlqIAW hoeIAW hn, B`ulW nw icqwrnw jI [ Awp jI ny

ikrpw krnI ivCuVI hoeI Awqmw nUM rUhI skUn b^Snw [ Awpxy crnW ‘c

invws b^S ky ip`Cy pirvwr nUM Bwxw mMnx dw bl b^Sxw [ ivCuVI hoeI

Awqmw pwsoN sMswr iv`c ivcridAW hoieAW jwxy Anjwxy Anyk Bu`lW

ZlqIAW ho geIAW hoxgIAW, B`ulW nw icqwrdy hoey, Awqmw nUM SWqI

b^SxI [ pirvwr dy isr qy imhr BirAw h`Q r`Kxw, guris`KI jIvn qy

nwm dIAW dwqW b^iSS krnIAW jI [

*ivAkqI dw nwm
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Death Ceremony
Upon Returning to Gurdwara (for Alhania De Paath)

Hey akal purakh Waheguru jiu! O Akal Purakh Waheguru Ji! It is


Aap ji de hazur benati hai ki aap requested in your presence that
ji de sevak…*…jo ki akal cha- after the funeral of your servant
lana kar gae san, uhana de an- …*… the Sangat has reached
tim sanskar ton ba'ad samuh Your presence. 6 Paurhi of the
sangat aap ji di hazuri andar Anand Sahib and Alahani Paath
puji hai, aap ji di hazuri andar has been recited in Your pres-
alahanian te anand sahib dian 6 ence. Satguru Ji, please forget
paurian da paṭh hoia hai. Satgur the mistakes we have nade.
ji, bhulan chukan di khima karni. Please grant solace to the de-
Vichuri ruh nu apane charana parted soul in your feet, and
da nivas te paravar nu piche give strength to the family to
bhana manan da bal bakhasana obey Your Will. Pancham Karah
ji. Pancham karah prasad di deg Prashad Deg is ready, please
hazir hai, dar pravan hove. accept it. Bless the Sangat with
Pavan hukamnama bakhas ke Your Holy Hukamnama. Please
sangata nu nihal karo. Akhar forgive all our mistakes.
vadha ghaṭa bhul chuk mu'aph
karni.

*Name of the person


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imrqk sMskwr

AlwhxIAW dw pwT - gurduAwrw swihb iv`c

hy Akwl purK vwihgurU jIE ! Awp jI dy hzUr bynqI hY ik Awp jI dy

syvk…*… jo ik Akwl clwxw kr gey sn, auhnW dy AMiqm sskwr qoN

bwAd smUh sMgq Awp jI dI hzUrI AMdr pu`jI hY, Awp jI dI hzUrI

AMdr AlwhxIAW qy AMnd swihb dIAW 6 pauVIAW dw pwT hoieAw hY

[ siqgur jI, Bu`lW cu`kW dI iKmW krnI [ ivCuVI rUh nUM Apxy crxW dw

invws qy pirvwr nUM ip`Cy Bwxw mMnx dw bl bKSxw jI [ pMcm kVwh

pRSwd dI dyg hwizr hY, dr pRvwn hovy [ pwvn hukmnwmw bKS ky sMgqW

nUM inhwl kro [ A`Kr vwDw Gwtw Bu`l c`uk muAwP krnI [

*ivAkqI dw nwm
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Ardws
Ardws Sbd dw mUl PwrsI BwSw dy Sbd Arz + dwsq qoN hY ijsdw Bwv hY ‘dovyN

h`Q joV ky mMgxw jW bynqI krnI’ [ dunIAW iv`c koeI AYsw ienswn l`Bxw bhuq

muSikl hY ijs ny kdy Ardws nw kIqI hovy [ nwsiqk qoN nwsiqk ienswn dy AMdroN

vI Ardws ie`k hUUk bx ky inkl hI AwauNdI hY [ Ardws Awpxy mn dy BwvW nUM

ivAkq jW pRgt krn leI pRmwqmw v`loN ienswn nMU id`qw hoieAw Amu`l qohPw hY

[ Ardws FihMdy mnW leI shwrw hY, du`KIAW leI iek Aws dI ikrn hY, inqwixAW

leI qwx hY [ guruU swihb PurmwaNdy hn ik jdoN vI ienswn duKI jW koeI qklIP

mihsUs kry qW auhdy leI Ardws hI dwrU hY [:-

jIA kI ibrQw hoie su gur pih Ardws kir [ (519)


Ardws dI s&lqw leI zrUrI hY ik gurUu nwnk swihb jI dy bcn ‘mul ^rIdI lwlw

golw’ nMU Awpxy jIvn dw ADwr bxw lieAw jwvy [ iehnW bcnW ivc guruU nwnk

swihb do g`lW smJw rhy hn, pihlI ieh ik golHw bx jwxw Bwv ik syvk bx jwxw

Aqy dUjI Awpxy mwlk dy hukm iv`c clxw [ jykr ieh dovyN gux jIvn iv`c Dwrn

krky mwlk dy A`gy Ardws kIqI jwvy qW kIqI hoeI Ardws ivArQ nhIN jWdI :-

ibrQI kdy n hoveI jn kI Ardwis (819)


pRmwqmw nMU Awpxw mwlk mMn lYxw ‘jIA kI eykY hI pih mwnI’ vwlI Bwvnw bxw

lYxI ik myrw mwlk hI myrI ArzoeI (request) suxdw hY Aqy aus qoN ielwvw hor

dUjw koeI nhIN jo myry AMdr dI hUk (inner feelings) sux skdw hovy [ ies dy nwl

ieh vI iKAwl r`iKAw jwvy ik nONkr mwlk A`gy bynqI hI kr skdw hY hukm nhI :

nwnk hukmu n cleI nwil Ksm clY Ardwis


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ieh qW pqw l`g igAw ik mMgxw ie`k mwlk (pRmwqmw) koloN hY [ hux svwl pYdw

huMdw ik mwlk koloN mMigAw kI jwvy? guru U swihb qW kihMdy hn ik ‘mwnuK kI tyk

ibRQI sB jwnu’ ky mwlk (pRmwqmw) koloN kuJ vI mMigAw jw skdw, gurbwxI bcnW

muqwbk :-

jo mWgau soeI soeI pwvau Apny Ksm Brosw [ (619)

mwlk auqy Brosw hoxw bhuq lwzmI (mandatory) hY ikaNu ik Brosy qoN ibnW kuJ

pRwpqI nhIN ho skdw [ Brosw hY qW sB kuJ iml skdw hY [ ijvyN, ie`k vwrqw hY ik

iksy ipMf iv`c mINh nw pYx krky &sl s`ukxI SurU ho geI [ ipMf dy AwgUAW ny

Ardws krn dI slwh kIqI [ nIXq smyN ‘qy ipMf dy lok Ardws krn leI iek`Ty

hogey [ ie`k Cotw b`cw C`qrI lY ky Aw irhw vyK ky lokW pu`iCAw, “bytw C`qrI ikaNu

Ajy ikhVw mINh SurU hoieAw hY”[ b`cy dw jvwb sux ky sB dIAW A`KW Srm nwl

J`uk geIAW [ b`cw boilAw “jd qusIN Ardws krogy qW mINh pvygw [ mINh ‘c ikqy

iB`j nw jwvW ies leI C`qrI lY ky AwieAW jI” [ ieh hY Ardws auqy Brosw [ rqw

ijMnw SMkw vI Ardws leI kbUl nhIN [ Brosy ivhUxI Ardws ibnW qyl Aqy v`tI qoN

dIvw jgwaux brwbr hY, jo ik bl hI nhIN skdw [ ies krky ivdvwnW ny Ardws

dy cwr A`KrW rwhIN smJwaux dI koiSS kIqI hY ik :-

• A - AMqrjwmI

• r - rwKw

• d - dwqw

• s - shwrw
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iehnW cwr g`lW nUM iDAwn ‘c r`K ky, Bwv Ardws krn vwly nMU ieh ivSvwS hovy

ik ijs A`gy mYN Ardws kr irhw hW auh:- ‘ivxu boilAw sBu ikCu jwxdw’ hY, ‘rwKw

eyku hmwrw suAwmI’ hY, ‘sBnw kw dwqw eyku hY’ Aqy ‘iek qyrI Et rhweIAY’ hY, ies

Bwvnw Aqy Brosy nwl hI Awpxy mn dI vydnw (sorrow, agony, grieve,

afflictions) Awpxy mwlk A`gy ibAwn krnI cwhIdI hY [ AYsI Ardws mwlk dy dr

qy pRvwn vI huMdI hY [ pr ies qrHW dI Ardws iksy ivrly dw mn AMdroN hI huMdI hY,

iksy Swier ny vI bVw ipAwrw iliKAw hY ik:-

duAw kbUl hoqI hY jo idl sy hoqI hY,

mgr muSikl qo Xyh hY ik Xy bVI muSikl sy hoqI hY [

pr nwl hI ieh vI iKAwl rhy ik :-

pr kw burw n rwKhu cIq [ qum kau duKu nhI BweI mIq [ (386)

ies qoN ielwvw kuJ vI mMigAw jw skdw hY [ pMQk Ardws jo ik smu`cy pMQ vloN

iqAwr kIqI geI hY [ aus iv`c ijQy gurU swihbwn, ShIdW isGW-isMGxIAW, bMdgI

vwilAW, gurDwmW Awid nMU Xwd kIqw jWdw hY auQy guruU jI pwsoN srb`q ^wlsy leI

s`q (7) dwn vI mMgy jWdy hn ijnHW ivcoN sB qoN SRySt ‘dwnW isr dwn nwm dwn’

mMigAw jWdw hY [ nwm dwn dI mMg mu`K huNdI hY [ ijs nMU ies dI pRwpqI ho jWdI hY,

aus nMU hor kuJ mMgx dI loV hI nhIN rihMdI [ ies leI bwxI ivc gurU swihb jI ny

vwr-vwr ieh mMg pRmwqmw koloN mMgI hY [ mwlk pRmwqmw dy Gr ivc ‘Gir q qyrY

sBu ikCu hY’ jy mwlk hI iml jwvy qW hor kuJ mMgx dI loV hI nhIN, ies leI :-

mwgau dwnu Twkur nwm [ (713)

mwgnw mwgnu nIkw hir jsu gur qy mwgnw [ (1018)


140
ikauN ik nwm nwl hI cVHdI klw hY Aqy cVHdI klw vwlw hI srb`q dy Bly

dI Xwcnw krdw hY, srb`q dy Bly dI kyvl mMg hY nhIN sgoN auh srb`q dy

Bly nMU ‘bRhm igAwnI praupkwr aumwhw’ Awpxy jIvn dw AMg bxw lYNdw

hY [ qW hI pMQk Arwds dI smwpqI ‘qy smu`cy ^wlsy nUM ieh bcn idRV

krvwey jWdy hn:-

nwnk nwm cVHdI klw [ qyry Bwxy srb`q dw Blw [

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iblwvlu mhlw 5]
bilaaval mahalla 5
Bilaaval, Fifth Mehla:

rogu imtwieAw Awip pRiB aupijAw suKu sWiq]


rog mittaayah aap prabh oupajiaa sukh saant
God Himself eradicated the disease;
peace and tranquility have welled up.

vf prqwpu Acrj rUpu hir kIn@I dwiq ]1]


vadd parthaap acharaj roop har keenhee daath
The Lord blessed me with
the gifts of great, glorious radiance and wondrous form.

guir goivMid ik®pw krI rwiKAw myrw BweI]


gur govind kirpaa karee raakhiaa merah bhai
The Guru, the Lord of the Universe, has shown mercy to me,
and saved my brother.

hm iqs kI srxwgqI jo sdw shweI ]1] rhwau]


ham tis kee sarnaagatee jo sadhaa sehaaee. rahao
I am under His Protection; He is always my help and support.

ibrQI kdy n hoveI jn kI Ardwis]


birathee kadhae n hovee jan kee ardaas
The prayer of the Lord’s humble servant is never offered in vain.

nwnk joru goivMd kw pUrn guxqwis ]2]13]77]


nanak jor govind kaa pooran gunataas
Nanak takes the strength of the Perfect Lord of the Universe,
the treasure of excellence.

(Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Ang 819)

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ਨਦਿਸ਼ਟੀਕੋਣ Vision
ਨਸੰ ਘਾਪੁਰ ਦੀ ਨਸਿੱ ਖੀ ਪਿਚਾਰ ਸੰ ਸਥਾ
To be the Premier Sikh Missionary Organisation in Singapore

ਉਦੇਸ਼ Mission

ਗੁਰਿੁਖੀ ਅਤੇ ਪੰ ਜਾਬੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਦਾ ਪਿਚਾਰ


Promotion of Gurmukhi and Punjabi Language

ਗੁਰਿਨਤ ਨਿਚਾਰਧਾਰਾ ੰ ਪਿਸਾਰ ਾ


Promote learning of Sikhi

ਨਸਿੱ ਖ ਇਨਤਹਾਸ ੰ ਪਿਸਾਰ ਾ


Promote learning of Sikh History (Including Library)

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