Rehras sahib

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Rehiras Sahib is the evening prayer of the Sikhs. This Bani is a collection of hymns of five different Gurus. As recorded in the Guru Granth Sahib, it contains the hymns of Guru Nanak, Guru Amardas, Guru Ramdas and Guru Arjan Dev. The Bayntee Chaopaee, written by Guru Gobind Singh was added to the Rehiras Sahib in the late 19th century being ratified by the supreme Sikh religious body - the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee. Each section of the prayer enlightens another aspect of God. It is recited at the end of a working day. Its purpose is to add energy to one's being, covering a Sikh's business actions and home life as well. It is intended to help with physical weakness, lack of money, property and other earthly matters. Feelings of hopelessness, unsuccessfulness or worthlessness are also addressed.

After a hard days work when one is tired out, the Sikh on their return home, has a wash, changes into their indoor clothing and gathers together with the rest of the family to recite this Bani. It adds energy to both the body and the mind allowing one to conclude their day thanking the Almighty for the completion of another successful day. The verse speak of the greatness of Waheguru and the ways in which ones actions assists one in attaining spiritual enlightenment. This Bani assists a person when they are physically weak, financially weak or with other material and earthly matters that have you feeling hopeless, unsuccessful or worthless. It elevates you mental outlook leaving you with a fresh and positive view of things.

Components of this Bani

This Bani is a collection of hymns of five different Gurus. The Rehras as recorded in the Guru Granth Sahib contains hymns of only Guru Nanak, Guru Amardas, Guru Ramdas and Guru Arjan Dev. The compositions of Guru Gobind Singh were added in Rehiras Sahib in the late 19th century. This was later ratified by the supreme Sikh religious body - the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee

# Description of Bani Pages External link to Bani
1. Sodar Guru Granth Sahib 8 to 10 Srigranth.com p8
2. Sopurkh Guru Granth Sahib 10 to 12 Srigranth.com p10
3. Beynti Chaopai Dasam Granth Sridasam.org p2259
4. Anand Sahib (6 Shabads) Guru Granth Sahib 917 & 922 Srigranth.com p917 p922



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