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You may start with 10-15 minute-sitting, and gradually add to it for increasing the time.
After this, start reciting Gurbani. Edict of the Guru does not stop here, and we have to stay in
the presence of the Guru and God by constantly remembering Him. This keeps us under the
fear of God not to do anything wrong.
For more details read “Way of the Saffron Cloud,” (English) or “Wahu Wahu,”
(Gurmukhi) by the same author.
Nit-Nem (Discipline of Prayer) – Recitation of Gurbani (Hymns) currently prescribed –
approved, by the Panth (The Sikh World) -
Morning – Mostly before the sunrise -
Jappu ji Sahib
Jaapu Sahub
Svayae “Sravag sudh smooh sidhan kae.....”
Evening –
At the time of sunset - Rahraas
Night –
Before going to sleep - Kirtan Sohelaa (or Sohelaa)
In their Nit-Nem, most of the Sikhs recited Anand Sahib, and Shabad-Hajaarae. Even now,
many do it. In the morning, Sukhmani Sahib is commonly recited full, or in parts, and some
read Asa Dee Vaar (in part or full), or listen to its Kirtan (Singing). There is no limit, and one
may recite as much of Bani (Scriptures) as one likes. Since the recent past, many Sikhs started
reciting Chaupai “Hamree karo haath dae rachhaa.....,” and as well Chaupai, “Pran.vo aad.
aekan:kara.....”
Jappu
Jappu (Jpu). To show respect, it is called “Jappu ji Sahib”. This is the Bani of the First Guru
Nanak Dev. Guru Nanak Dev asked (Guru) Angad Dev to assort his Bani and compile Jappu
(Jappu ji Sahib). Jappu means to recite, and it is read in the morning hours. The Holy Book of
Sikhs “Guru Granth Sahib,” starts with Jappu: an abstract of the philosophy of the Sikh-Faith.
Its first verse is called “Mool-Mantar” – Basic or Root Formula, after that is one Sloka, then 38
stanzas, and at the end another Sloka. It usually takes about 15-20 minutes to recite this Bani.
Jaapu
Jaapu (Jaaapu). Jaapu means “For Recitation.” Respectfully, it is called Jaapu Sahib. This is the
Bani of the Tenth Guru Gobind Singh. It is from Dassam-Granth – Holy Book of the Tenth
Master, and this starts with Jaapu. This Bani is full with many Names of God and we can take it
as a meditation on Him. It takes 20 to 25 minutes to recite it.
In the translation of Jaap Sahib, as in other Banis, at some places the alternative
meanings have also been given, and these have been placed within parentheses or inverted
commas, placed after a dash, or written as an indented line. Such meanings are usually in a
general sense and may not necessarily be strictly based on the grammar etc.
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