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'''Bani''' is the term used by [[Sikh]]s to refer to various sections of the [[Holy Text]] that appears in their several [[Holy Book]]s. These Banis are also found in small [[Gutka]]s or Small Books containing sections of [[Gurbani]]. These Gutkas can vary from just a few pages to hundreds of pages and are used by the Sikhs to read these Banis on a daily basic. The handy size of the Gutkas makes it easy to carry them in a coat pocket or purse. Although the Gutkas have to be treated with respect and care, the Sikhs do not accord the Gutkas the same treatment as the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]], which is treated like a living Guru. | '''Bani''' is the term used by [[Sikh]]s to refer to various sections of the [[Holy Text]] that appears in their several [[Holy Book]]s. These Banis are also found in small [[Gutka]]s or Small Books containing sections of [[Gurbani]]. These Gutkas can vary from just a few pages to hundreds of pages and are used by the Sikhs to read these Banis on a daily basic. The handy size of the Gutkas makes it easy to carry them in a coat pocket or purse. Although the Gutkas have to be treated with respect and care, the Sikhs do not accord the Gutkas the same treatment as the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]], which is treated like a living Guru. | ||
Sikhs carry the Gutka covered in a clean clothe and wash their hands before handling the Gutka. You must not put any Gurbani script on the floor; handle with unwashed hands; read without covering your head; turn the pages with licked finger; or cause any disrespect to the honourable word of our Gurus. | |||
The [[5 Banis]] Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Anand Sahaib, Benti Chaupai and Amrit Savaiye are usually recited daily by all devoted Sikhs in the early morning. Rehras Sahib is read in the evening and Kirtan Sohila before going to sleep at night. | The [[5 Banis]] Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Anand Sahaib, Benti Chaupai and Amrit Savaiye are usually recited daily by all devoted Sikhs in the early morning. Rehras Sahib is read in the evening and Kirtan Sohila before going to sleep at night. | ||
Revision as of 08:14, 27 April 2005
Bani is the term used by Sikhs to refer to various sections of the Holy Text that appears in their several Holy Books. These Banis are also found in small Gutkas or Small Books containing sections of Gurbani. These Gutkas can vary from just a few pages to hundreds of pages and are used by the Sikhs to read these Banis on a daily basic. The handy size of the Gutkas makes it easy to carry them in a coat pocket or purse. Although the Gutkas have to be treated with respect and care, the Sikhs do not accord the Gutkas the same treatment as the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, which is treated like a living Guru.
Sikhs carry the Gutka covered in a clean clothe and wash their hands before handling the Gutka. You must not put any Gurbani script on the floor; handle with unwashed hands; read without covering your head; turn the pages with licked finger; or cause any disrespect to the honourable word of our Gurus.
The 5 Banis Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Anand Sahaib, Benti Chaupai and Amrit Savaiye are usually recited daily by all devoted Sikhs in the early morning. Rehras Sahib is read in the evening and Kirtan Sohila before going to sleep at night.
The section below list various Banis which are recited by devote Sikhs regularly. The most important Banis of the Sikhs are:
1. Japji Sahib, forms the beginning of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, which is regarded as the perpetual Guru of the Sikhs. This Bani was complied by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism and the first of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism.
2. Jaap Sahib, forms the first part of the Dasam Granth, which is the second Holy Book of the Sikhs.
3. Anand Sahib, is a complilation by the Third guru Guru Amar Das. This bani is part of SGGS. Link to Anand Sahib
4. Rehras Sahib or Sodar Rehras which consists of hymns from SGGS plus
- 4a). Sawayya )
- 4b). Benti Chaupai ) by Tenth Guru.
5. Kirtan Sohila – Prayer to be recited before going to sleep – Also recite just before the body is cremated.
6. Tav-Prasad Savaiye , A short prayer recited as part of the 5 Banis
1,3,4,5,7: Part of SGGS.
2,4a, 4b,6:All complied by the tenth Guru of the Sikhs called Guru Gobind Singh Ji and part of Dasam Granth.
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