Author Topic: Sukhmani Sahib~ Psalm of peace (Read 5797 times)

Kudrat Kaur · « **on:** August 08, 2010, 07:38:43 PM »

Sukhmani Sahib,the creation of Guru Arjan Dev ji, is most popular and loved by all the Sikhs. Like the five Banies, for many persons, it has also become apart of Nitnem (to be read daily). In the homes and Gurdwaras, by forming several societies after its name, Sukhmani Sahib is being read routinely. It is felt that its regular readings help to alleviate the miseries and sufferings.

The word Sukhmani is rendered into English as “consoler of the mind.” The entire poem has been translated into English more than once under the commonly preferred title, "Jewel of peace", “Psalm of peace” or “Song of peace”, signifying the soothing effect it has on the mind of the reader. Sukh literally means peace or comfort and mani means mind or heart also jewel.

Sukhmani Sahib consist of 24 Ashtapadis and 24 Shaloks. Each Ashtapadis contain 8 stanzas and each stanza contains 10'tukas' (lines). It contains one Rahau, meaning Pause at the end of the first stanza of the first Ashtapadis. It is generally accepted that Waheguru-inspired Sukhmani Sahib was composed during 1601-1604, at Ramsar, Amritsar under a Pipal tree. Guru Arjan Dev Ji composed Sukhmani Sahib at Amrit Vela for the sake of humanity in Kalyug.The sacred prayer spans 35 pages from page 262 to page 296 of the Guru Granth Sahib.

Sukhmani Sahib contains 24,000 shabads as a person reputedly takes 24,000 breaths (swas) day and night in a given day. The Bani is considered a cure for all ailments and is recited to those who are sick and have intractable problems such as cancer and terminal illnesses.

WAHIGURUJI KA KHALSA, WAHIGURUJI KI FATEH..

Author Topic: Sukhmani Sahib~ Psalm of peace (Read 5797 times)

Kudrat Kaur

Sukhmani Sahib~ Psalm of peace

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