Bani
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Gurbani (Punjabi: ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ) is the term used by Sikhs to refer to any compositions of the Sikh Gurus. Gurbani is composed of two words: 'Gur' meaning 'the Guru's' and 'bani' meaning 'word'.
Extracts from Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji are called Gutkas (small books) containing sections of Gurbani.
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[edit] Nitnem Banis
The Banis Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Tav-Parsad Savaiye, should be read daily according to the Sikh Rehat Maryada. These are recited by initiated Sikhs in the early morning (before 6am). Rehras Sahib is read in the evening (at sunset) and Kirtan Sohila before going to sleep at night.
- Kirtan Sohila[1] — English translation
- Tav-Prasad Savaiye[2] — English translation
- 1,2,,4,6,8: part of Guru Granth Sahib.
- 3,5a, 5b,7: all complied by the tenth Guru of the Sikhs called Guru Gobind Singh Ji and part of Dasam Granth.
[edit] External links
- Translation of some famous Gurbani Kirtans
- Guide to Banis and select writings
- Shabad Kirtan Gurbani Keertan
- Live Kirtan from Darbar Sahib Amritsar
- The Bani of Guru Gobind Singh ji
- Watch Gurbani Recited in Videos
- Read Gurbani Online
- Gurbani Search Engine
- Gurbani on Phone (Sikhism SMS)
- Daily Episodes of Jaap Sahib
- Sikh Gurbani ~ Morning & Evening Nitnem ~ Audio in mp3 format
