Chaupai

Chaupai is the short name for the Sikh prayer or Gurbani whose full name is Kabiobach Bainti Chaupai. It is a hymn compiled by the tenth Sikh Guru - Guru Gobind Singh. This hymn is also a sub-section of the main evening prayers of the Sikhs called Rehras. The Chaupai is part of the second most important Sikh Holy Book called the Dasam Granth.

Below are the beginning 4 parts of 25 of this prayer: Kabiyo Baach Bayntee. Chaupa-ee

• Please guard us with Your Hands. All my heart's desires are fulfilled. My mind is focused on Your Feet. Sustain us as Your Own.(1)
• Destroy all our enemies. With Your Hands protect me. In Bliss remains my household, servants, sikh, O Creator! (2)
• Give me your personal protection. Restrain all my adversaries, Today. You’ve Fulfilled my Wishes. My Thirst for Your Worship grows(3).
• Leaving You, may I never worship another. All my needs, I get from You. You save my Sikhs & Devotees. One-by-One you demolish my foe (4)

External Links

Bainti Chaupai with English Translation & Transliteration

Audio Links

Audio by Sikhnet.com

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