Ardas Guide
Ardas Guide
ਅਰਦਾਸ ਸੇਧ
ਨ ਿੱਜੀ, ਨਿਅਕਤੀਗਤ ਅਤੇ ਪੰ ਥਕ ਅਰਦਾਸ ਲਈ
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SN TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
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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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[
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[
While the Ardas is being performed, all men and women in the
The person who performs the Ardas should stand facing Sri Guru
ing in the Ardas should respectfully bow before the revered Sri
Guru Granth Sahib Ji, then stand up and call out, “Waheguru Ji Ka
should, thereafter, raise the loud spirited chant of Sat Sri Akal (True
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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
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
jdoN koeI Kws Ardws iksy iek jW vDIk AwdmIAW vloN hovy, qW auhnW qoN ibnW
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
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PERSONAL ARDAS
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in`jI Ardws
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PERSONAL ARDAS – An Overview
SEQUANCE OF ARDAS
SUBMISSION
jeeo pindd sabh teraa | Divine; my body and life are all
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
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
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PERSONAL ARDAS
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.
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)!
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.
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 [
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pMQk Ardws
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PANTHIC ARDAS– An Overview
SEQUANCE OF ARDAS
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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)!
Dr ky boloy jI vwihgurU !
qpIAwN, ijnHw nwm jipAwN, vMf CikAwN, dyg clweI, qyg vwhI, dyK ky
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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
syvw leI kurbwnIAwN kIqIAwN, Drm nhI hwirAwN, isKI kyswN suAwswN nwl
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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
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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.
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
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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.
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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
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The DOHRAS (couplets) recited after the Ardas*
*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*
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
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
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
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
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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…….
Dhadhaa Dhaathaa Eaek Hai The One and only Lord is the
Sabh Ko Dhaevanehaar || Great Giver who is the Giver to
one and all.
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ieSnwn / nhwaux smyN
DMn DMn sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI !(5 vwrI), vwihgurU, vwihgurU, vwihgurU,
vwihgurU……….
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Daily Nitnem
Seeking blessings after Daily Nitnem
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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
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
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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
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.
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
krdy rihxw[
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.
imhrW BirAw h`Q isr qy r`Kxw jI, pUry auqSwh Aqy au`dm dy nwl
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
…* - 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
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pRIiKAw / iemiqhwn
iemiqhwn dI sMpUrnqw qy
hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI dI ikrpw Aqy id`qI hoeI m`q dy
hY jI [
hy vwihgurU jI! Awp jI ny ikrpw kIqI mYnMU iemiqhwnW iv`c s&lqw b^SI
ies qrHW ikrpw krky AgWh nUM vI s&Lqw qy iv`idAw dwn b^Sxw, nwm
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Interviews
Seek blessings for an interview
Interviews
ieMtrivaU
*ivAkqI dw nwm
Awid dw nwm
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Travelling Overseas
Before leaving Home
Pilgrimage
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ivdyS s&r
GroN qurn l`igAW
imhrW BirAw h`Q isr qy r`Kxw jI [ AMg -sMg shweI ho ky shI slwmq
Xwqrw:
Xwqrw qy jw rhy hn, rwh pYNfy ivc AMg sMg shweI hoxw [ ijMnHW kwrjW
* - 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
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ivdyS s&r
mMizl qy phuMcx smyN
Xwqrw:
dwq b^SxI jI [
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Medical Conditions
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
…* - Name of person…
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ibmwrI dy hwlwq iv`c
ielwj leI qurn qoN pihlW
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,
AMg sMg shweI rihxw jI [ Awp jI ny Awpxy syvk nUM dyh Arogqw,
cOx 2:
kIqw jWdw hY [ Awp jI ny ikrpw krky syvk dw du`K dUr kIqw hY Aqy
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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.
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
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
*… syvk/b`cy dw nwm
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Seek blessings for one who recognises the need to be protected
against vices
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,
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
hQ swfy isr au~pr bxw ky rKxw jI Aqy AMg sMg shweI ho ky shI
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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.
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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
[ gurbwxI isiKAw nwl ipAwr Aqy ivSvws nMU sdw kwiem rKxw dw bl
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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.
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
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.
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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
[ 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
AsIN quhwfI sMgq iv`c SWqI qy ipAwr BrI izMdgI bqIq kr skIey jI [
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Sharing 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
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.
hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI ny Awpxy syvk nUM nvyN kwrobwr
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 [
hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE! Awp jI dI Apwr ikrpw hoeI hY, ik
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.
Awp suhylVy krny jI [ imhrW BirAw h`Q isr qy r`Kxw Aqy lMgr
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 [
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
mYNbrW nUM Awp ny AwpxI syvw krn, S`uD, sp`St Aqy ipAwr nwl, gurbwxI
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
b^Sxw [ Awp jI dIAW b^SIAW dwqw iv`co pMcm kVwh pRswd dI dyg s`j
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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
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
* -Awpxw nwm
89
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.
90
gRih ivKy AKMf pwT swihb leI
sRI gurU gRMQ swihb jI dI svwrI iljwx vyly Ardws
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
91
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
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
kVwh pSwd dI dyZ s`j ky hwzr hY, Awp jI dr pRvwn kro jI [ pRvwn
* -Awpxw nwm
93
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.
94
nvy gRih sRI AKMf pwT swihb jI dI smwpqI dI Ardws
muMkml hox qy
kridAW pirvwr vloN sRI AKMf pwT swihb jI dw pwT sMpUrn hoieAw jI
iKmw b^SxI, Awp ies nvyN Gr/gRih iv`c hmySW swfy AMg -sMg rihxw
imlvrqx AwpsI snyh bxweI r`Kxw [ hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE!
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
95
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
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
* -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
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 __________
nvW jnm hox l`gw hY jI [ DMn gurU goibMd isMG jI dI b^iSS kIqI hoeI
sMjog bxwey qy ies inmwxy ijhy syvk nUM Awp ny AimMRq dy lwiek
[ 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
*ivAkqI dw nwm
101
Amrit Sanchar Ceremony
Once Amrit is prepared
102
AimRMq sMcwr
AMimRq iqAwr hox qy Ardws
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
dIAW hoeIAW Bu`lW cukW dI iKmW krnI, A`Kr vwDw Gwtw Bu`l cuk muAwP
103
Amrit Sanchar Ceremony
After Completion
104
AimRMq sMcwr
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
bKiSS krnw jI[ A`Kr vwDw Gwtw Bu`l cuk muAwP krnI, srb`q dy
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
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
*lVky/lVkI dw nwm
107
Milni Ardas before Anand Karaj (Marriage)
108
AnMd kwrj qy imlxI dI Ardws
gurduAwry puMhcx qy imlxI dI CotI Ardws
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
[ lVkw-lVkI nUM cVHdI klw bKiSS krnw [ Awps iv`c pRym ipAwr,
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
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
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
115
Sukhmani Sahib Paath: Embarking on a business venture
Start of a new Business - Seeking blessings for New Office
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
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
vwDy krny jI [
*ivAkqI dw nwm
117
Sri Akhand Paath Sahib
Commencement
hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE, Awp jI dy syvk …*… nUM Awp jI ny
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
*ivAkqI dw nwm
119
Sri 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. 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
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.
hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE, Awp jI dw kotwn kot DMnvwd hY, Awp
ielwhI bwxI/Dur kI bwxI sRI gurU gMRQ swihb jI dI pwvn bwxI dy AKMf
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
*ivAkqI dw nwm
123
Sri Sehaj Paath
Before the Path commencement
hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE, Awp jI dy syvk …*… nUM Awp jI ny
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
*ivAkqI dw nwm
125
Sri Sehaj Paath
Re-commencement
hy Akwl purK dwqwr ipqw jIE, Awp jI dy syvk …*… nUM Awp jI ny
pRvwn krnI jI[ rihMdI bwxI iv`c Awp jI ny AMg sMg shweI ho krky
Bwv ihrdy c’ vsw ky, swnUM Awp jI dI id`qI hoeI is`iKAw Anuswr c`lx
krnIAW jI [
* ivAkqI dw nwm
127
Sehaj Paath
Upon Completion of Sehaj Path
128
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
hn, Awp jI ny b^S lYxw [ smu`cI bwxI dw Bwv ihrdy ‘c vsw ky, swnMU
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.
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
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
v`loN b^iSS kIqy svws pUry krky ies sMswr qoN Akwl clwxw kr gey
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
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)
v`loN b^iSS kIqy svws pUry krky ies sMswr qoN Akwl clwxw kr gey
Anuswr Agn Byt kIqw igAw hY [ smu`cI mirAwdw inBwauNdy hoey Anyk
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
*ivAkqI dw nwm
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Death Ceremony
Upon Returning to Gurdwara (for Alhania De Paath)
bwAd smUh sMgq Awp jI dI hzUrI AMdr pu`jI hY, Awp jI dI hzUrI
[ siqgur jI, Bu`lW cu`kW dI iKmW krnI [ ivCuVI rUh nUM Apxy crxW dw
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
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
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 :-
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 :
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 :-
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
• 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
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,
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 :-
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
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bilaaval mahalla 5
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