Just started reading Sukhmani Sahab

[Gurukripakarin]

Waheguru ji da khalsa, Waheguru ji ki fateh.

Hello, I just started reading Sukhmani Sahab at 3:00 A.m in the morning.

I am usually up studying or doing random stuff and that's why I read it at that time. Since I do not know how to read or write punjabi but I know how to speak it, my mother got Sukhmani Sahab translated in hindi from a gurudwara at Amritsar.

I've been reading it since 3 days now but what I am a bit confused as I do not get the meaning of each and every line even when they're in hindi. I am punjabi not Sikh but I love every religion and culture and believe in "Sabka maalik ek" and I love being a part of sikhism as it makes me feel peaceful and loved. I read it with alot of faith, but my mind is constantly thinking about other things too as I am kind of an overthinker, but I read it with alot of love and patience. Though I don't undertand the meaning of each and every line, whenever I understand even one, I feel very blessed and happy and fortunately there are many lines that I do understand! Bhai Saheb Gurupreet singh ji has said in his videos of Amritvela channel that you can read or listen to it even if you don't understand it properly, it still can do wonders and I agree, it really gives me peace for some time. But let me know if that's not alright and if you think that it's important to know the meaning of each and every line because I am indeed going to watch a video or two regarding that.

Also, what I am really confused about is that, I've been reading the same 2 ashtpadi from the last 3 days, because I am reading it slowly and with patience, but I think that's not the right way? I mean I am not sure, but yeah and I've been doing so for like 1 hour..like this is how slowly and patiently I read it. I read every line with pauses and try to get it's meaning but I don't know if that's alright or not. Should I complete it in one sitting? Or should I keep reading it the way I am? Any rituals to follow before reading it? Because I just wash my hands, legs and body, brush my teeth, cover my head and start to read it. I also say "ik onkar satnaam" after I finish and I've this line from the paath "prabh ke simran ridh sidh nau nidh" which I keep repeating throughout the day as much as I can. 

Please guide me, I will be very greatful for the same.

[paapiman]

23 hours ago, Gurukripakarin said:

Since I do not know how to read or write punjabi but I know how to speak it, my mother got Sukhmani Sahab translated in hindi from a gurudwara at Amritsar.

Welcome to the forum brother/sister.

Why don't you take Santheya (learning the proper pronunciation, pauses, etc) of Sri Sukhmani Sahib jee?

 

Bhul chuk maaf

[paapiman]

23 hours ago, Gurukripakarin said:

Should I complete it in one sitting?

You can do Sri Sukhmani Sahib jee in multiple sittings. Try to stop at the end of an Ashatpadi, when you decide to stop after a sitting.

 

Bhul chuk maaf

[paapiman]

23 hours ago, Gurukripakarin said:

Any rituals to follow before reading it? Because I just wash my hands, legs and body, brush my teeth, cover my head and start to read it.

Take a cold shower, if possible, before doing the Paath.

 

Bhul chuk maaf

[paapiman]

23 hours ago, Gurukripakarin said:

Bhai Saheb Gurupreet singh ji has said in his videos of Amritvela channel that you can read or listen to it even if you don't understand it properly, it still can do wonders and I agree, it really gives me peace for some time. But let me know if that's not alright and if you think that it's important to know the meaning of each and every line because I am indeed going to watch a video or two regarding that.

You can recite (or listen to) Gurbani, even if you don't understand it. Gurbani has PARAS KALA in it. It will still benefit you.

But, IMHO, you should learn the arths too. In this way, you will probably enjoy doing the Paath more.

 

Bhul chuk maaf

[paapiman]

23 hours ago, Gurukripakarin said:

I am punjabi not Sikh but I love every religion and culture and believe in "Sabka maalik ek" and I love being a part of sikhism as it makes me feel peaceful and loved.

A Sikh must respect other religions and cultures. There is no doubt about it.

But, as a Sikh, you should have firm belief in only ONE Universal Creator. We are NOT suppose to worship demi-Gods (like Sri Vishnu jee, Shivjee, Ganesh jee, etc), Devis, Prophets, Saints, etc. We cannot Pray to anyone else, except Sri Waheguru jee (well he has thousands of other names - Raam, Gopal, Hari, Allah, etc).

 

Bhul chuk maaf

[Trimandeep Singh]

On 5/28/2021 at 12:06 PM, Gurukripakarin said:

Waheguru ji da khalsa, Waheguru ji ki fateh.

Hello, I just started reading Sukhmani Sahab at 3:00 A.m in the morning.

I am usually up studying or doing random stuff and that's why I read it at that time. Since I do not know how to read or write punjabi but I know how to speak it, my mother got Sukhmani Sahab translated in hindi from a gurudwara at Amritsar.

I've been reading it since 3 days now but what I am a bit confused as I do not get the meaning of each and every line even when they're in hindi. I am punjabi not Sikh but I love every religion and culture and believe in "Sabka maalik ek" and I love being a part of sikhism as it makes me feel peaceful and loved. I read it with alot of faith, but my mind is constantly thinking about other things too as I am kind of an overthinker, but I read it with alot of love and patience. Though I don't undertand the meaning of each and every line, whenever I understand even one, I feel very blessed and happy and fortunately there are many lines that I do understand! Bhai Saheb Gurupreet singh ji has said in his videos of Amritvela channel that you can read or listen to it even if you don't understand it properly, it still can do wonders and I agree, it really gives me peace for some time. But let me know if that's not alright and if you think that it's important to know the meaning of each and every line because I am indeed going to watch a video or two regarding that.

Also, what I am really confused about is that, I've been reading the same 2 ashtpadi from the last 3 days, because I am reading it slowly and with patience, but I think that's not the right way? I mean I am not sure, but yeah and I've been doing so for like 1 hour..like this is how slowly and patiently I read it. I read every line with pauses and try to get it's meaning but I don't know if that's alright or not. Should I complete it in one sitting? Or should I keep reading it the way I am? Any rituals to follow before reading it? Because I just wash my hands, legs and body, brush my teeth, cover my head and start to read it. I also say "ik onkar satnaam" after I finish and I've this line from the paath "prabh ke simran ridh sidh nau nidh" which I keep repeating throughout the day as much as I can. 

Please guide me, I will be very greatful for the same.

Veerji, I suggest you listen to Sukhmani Sahib in Kirtan form. Even if you don't understand any meanings, listen to it. There have been so many gursikhs who were illiterate but still reached a high spiritual state just by listening to Paath from gursikhs and repeating Vaheguru with every breath.

"Dookh Rog Santaap Utre Suni Sachi Baani"

Sufferings and Pains leave when one listens to Dhur ki Bani.

One more suggestion, when I didn't know how to read Punjabi, I just learned the letters and tried to recognize them and learn their sound. Then I used to listen to Paath of Bhai jarnail singh Damdami Taksal with Gurbani being displayed on my phone. In one year, I was able to read Sukhmani Sahib fluently. It took me nearly 1 hr 20 mins to complete it in one sitting.

I suggest, try to learn the gurmukhi letters and then LISTEN to Sukhmani sahib with Gurbani in front of you. 

Here is the link of Kirtan with Hindi transliteration and second one Sukhmani sahib Paath.

 

Trimandeep Singh 

[Soulfinder]

On 5/28/2021 at 7:36 AM, Gurukripakarin said:

Waheguru ji da khalsa, Waheguru ji ki fateh.

Hello, I just started reading Sukhmani Sahab at 3:00 A.m in the morning.

I am usually up studying or doing random stuff and that's why I read it at that time. Since I do not know how to read or write punjabi but I know how to speak it, my mother got Sukhmani Sahab translated in hindi from a gurudwara at Amritsar.

I've been reading it since 3 days now but what I am a bit confused as I do not get the meaning of each and every line even when they're in hindi. I am punjabi not Sikh but I love every religion and culture and believe in "Sabka maalik ek" and I love being a part of sikhism as it makes me feel peaceful and loved. I read it with alot of faith, but my mind is constantly thinking about other things too as I am kind of an overthinker, but I read it with alot of love and patience. Though I don't undertand the meaning of each and every line, whenever I understand even one, I feel very blessed and happy and fortunately there are many lines that I do understand! Bhai Saheb Gurupreet singh ji has said in his videos of Amritvela channel that you can read or listen to it even if you don't understand it properly, it still can do wonders and I agree, it really gives me peace for some time. But let me know if that's not alright and if you think that it's important to know the meaning of each and every line because I am indeed going to watch a video or two regarding that.

Also, what I am really confused about is that, I've been reading the same 2 ashtpadi from the last 3 days, because I am reading it slowly and with patience, but I think that's not the right way? I mean I am not sure, but yeah and I've been doing so for like 1 hour..like this is how slowly and patiently I read it. I read every line with pauses and try to get it's meaning but I don't know if that's alright or not. Should I complete it in one sitting? Or should I keep reading it the way I am? Any rituals to follow before reading it? Because I just wash my hands, legs and body, brush my teeth, cover my head and start to read it. I also say "ik onkar satnaam" after I finish and I've this line from the paath "prabh ke simran ridh sidh nau nidh" which I keep repeating throughout the day as much as I can. 

Please guide me, I will be very greatful for the same.

First of all Dass would like to welcome you onto this great website. You are very similar to me as when dass started to do learn gurbani nitnem banis I always used english roman script then use a audio tracks to learn all of the sounds. Which is quite similar to how you described reading the bani in Hindi. There are a few really good apps which offer both punjabi and hindi versions of the banis. 

 

You are on the right track and may Guru Sahib Ji do kirpa on you

 

[mahanpaapi]

On 5/28/2021 at 1:36 AM, Gurukripakarin said:

Waheguru ji da khalsa, Waheguru ji ki fateh.

Hello, I just started reading Sukhmani Sahab at 3:00 A.m in the morning.

I am usually up studying or doing random stuff and that's why I read it at that time. Since I do not know how to read or write punjabi but I know how to speak it, my mother got Sukhmani Sahab translated in hindi from a gurudwara at Amritsar.

I've been reading it since 3 days now but what I am a bit confused as I do not get the meaning of each and every line even when they're in hindi. I am punjabi not Sikh but I love every religion and culture and believe in "Sabka maalik ek" and I love being a part of sikhism as it makes me feel peaceful and loved. I read it with alot of faith, but my mind is constantly thinking about other things too as I am kind of an overthinker, but I read it with alot of love and patience. Though I don't undertand the meaning of each and every line, whenever I understand even one, I feel very blessed and happy and fortunately there are many lines that I do understand! Bhai Saheb Gurupreet singh ji has said in his videos of Amritvela channel that you can read or listen to it even if you don't understand it properly, it still can do wonders and I agree, it really gives me peace for some time. But let me know if that's not alright and if you think that it's important to know the meaning of each and every line because I am indeed going to watch a video or two regarding that.

Also, what I am really confused about is that, I've been reading the same 2 ashtpadi from the last 3 days, because I am reading it slowly and with patience, but I think that's not the right way? I mean I am not sure, but yeah and I've been doing so for like 1 hour..like this is how slowly and patiently I read it. I read every line with pauses and try to get it's meaning but I don't know if that's alright or not. Should I complete it in one sitting? Or should I keep reading it the way I am? Any rituals to follow before reading it? Because I just wash my hands, legs and body, brush my teeth, cover my head and start to read it. I also say "ik onkar satnaam" after I finish and I've this line from the paath "prabh ke simran ridh sidh nau nidh" which I keep repeating throughout the day as much as I can. 

Please guide me, I will be very greatful for the same.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the possession of this unique Parshad, Divine Ticket, thousands of His disciples including Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims migrated from far off places to the other side during partition of 1947 but not even a single one of them suffered even a slightest bruise

ivinely commissioned and appointed by His great Master to spread the gospel of Sri Guru GranthSahib, He set out to scatter that unique flavour far and wide, the like of which has not been seen so far, and is far beyond the limits of human endeavour.

He unfolded the Supreme grandeur of Sri Guru Granth Sahib splendidly and glorified the eternal Sri Guru Granth Sahib as the living Guru Nanak magnificently. Blessing of Sri Guru Granth Sahib was supreme and He advised everyone to invoke that blessing by completing one path of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in a month in the following manner:

• Complete recitation of the whole of Sri Guru Granth Sahibin a month.
• Complete 50 paths of Sri Sukhmani Sahib in a month; recite 2 paths of Sri Sukhmani Sahib daily.
• Complete 250 paths of Jap Ji Sahib in a month; recite 10 paths of JapJi Sahib daily.
• Complete 180 Malas (Rosary Mala of 108 beads) of Mool Mantra (from Ekonkar to Nanak Hosi Bhi Such) in a month; do six malas daily.
• Complete 80 Malas daily of Gur Mantar 'Waheguru'; 20 Malas of Waheguru if the Nam is recited four times on each bead.
• Complete 160 Malas daily of Ram (Nam); 40 Malas if Ram is recited four times on each bead
• A Mohammedan was advised to practice and recite the name of Allah on each bead as above.

 

 

 

[Gurukripakarin]

On 5/29/2021 at 11:37 AM, paapiman said:

Welcome to the forum brother/sister.

Why don't you take Santheya (learning the proper pronunciation, pauses, etc) of Sri Sukhmani Sahib jee?

 

Bhul chuk maaf

 

Thankyou.

With all due respect veer ji,

I don't know what Santheya is and how and where to get it, I have Sri Sukhmani Sahab jee in hindi and I just read it.

Bhul chuk maaf.

[Gurukripakarin]

On 5/29/2021 at 11:38 AM, paapiman said:

You can do Sri Sukhmani Sahib jee in multiple sittings. Try to stop at the end of an Ashatpadi, when you decide to stop after a sitting.

 

Bhul chuk maaf

Thankyou

With all due respect,

Haanji I do that, I stop after an Ashtpadi but I've been reading the same three or 4 Ashtapadi's from past few days in order to see if I'd be able to learn the meaning, I do understand some lines but there are many lines that have me confused and I think if I'd just complete the Paath all in one sitting without even getting the meaning of single line, just rushing it, it won't be great to do that.

[Gurukripakarin]

On 5/29/2021 at 11:42 AM, paapiman said:

You can recite (or listen to) Gurbani, even if you don't understand it. Gurbani has PARAS KALA in it. It will still benefit you.

But, IMHO, you should learn the arths too. In this way, you will probably enjoy doing the Paath more.

 

Bhul chuk maaf

Thankyou,

Haanji I want to learn the meaning too because I think that way I will enjoy it more and will receive more peace and thankyou for letting me know about PARAS KALA, definitely felt a little relieved as I was worried.

Bhul chuk maaf.

[Gurukripakarin]

On 5/29/2021 at 10:40 PM, Trimandeep Singh said:

Veerji, I suggest you listen to Sukhmani Sahib in Kirtan form. Even if you don't understand any meanings, listen to it. There have been so many gursikhs who were illiterate but still reached a high spiritual state just by listening to Paath from gursikhs and repeating Vaheguru with every breath.

"Dookh Rog Santaap Utre Suni Sachi Baani"

Sufferings and Pains leave when one listens to Dhur ki Bani.

One more suggestion, when I didn't know how to read Punjabi, I just learned the letters and tried to recognize them and learn their sound. Then I used to listen to Paath of Bhai jarnail singh Damdami Taksal with Gurbani being displayed on my phone. In one year, I was able to read Sukhmani Sahib fluently. It took me nearly 1 hr 20 mins to complete it in one sitting.

I suggest, try to learn the gurmukhi letters and then LISTEN to Sukhmani sahib with Gurbani in front of you. 

Here is the link of Kirtan with Hindi transliteration and second one Sukhmani sahib Paath.

 

Trimandeep Singh 

Thankyou,

This means alot to me, I will definently give all these links a go, I am so grateful that you helped me Veer ji.

And I am a girl, 18 years old right now.

Bhul chuk maaf.

[Gurukripakarin]

On 5/30/2021 at 6:19 AM, Soulfinder said:

First of all Dass would like to welcome you onto this great website. You are very similar to me as when dass started to do learn gurbani nitnem banis I always used english roman script then use a audio tracks to learn all of the sounds. Which is quite similar to how you described reading the bani in Hindi. There are a few really good apps which offer both punjabi and hindi versions of the banis. 

 

You are on the right track and may Guru Sahib Ji do kirpa on you

 

Thankyou,

Haanji, I am so grateful that you replied and I will definitely take a look at the apps.

And thankyou for saying may guru sahib ji do kirpa on me as I do really need that.

I am an 18 years old girl right now and I am looking forward to go on this track if not slowly but as much as I can with my faith.

[Gurukripakarin]

On 5/30/2021 at 6:42 PM, mahanpaapi said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the possession of this unique Parshad, Divine Ticket, thousands of His disciples including Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims migrated from far off places to the other side during partition of 1947 but not even a single one of them suffered even a slightest bruise

ivinely commissioned and appointed by His great Master to spread the gospel of Sri Guru GranthSahib, He set out to scatter that unique flavour far and wide, the like of which has not been seen so far, and is far beyond the limits of human endeavour.

He unfolded the Supreme grandeur of Sri Guru Granth Sahib splendidly and glorified the eternal Sri Guru Granth Sahib as the living Guru Nanak magnificently. Blessing of Sri Guru Granth Sahib was supreme and He advised everyone to invoke that blessing by completing one path of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in a month in the following manner:

• Complete recitation of the whole of Sri Guru Granth Sahibin a month.
• Complete 50 paths of Sri Sukhmani Sahib in a month; recite 2 paths of Sri Sukhmani Sahib daily.
• Complete 250 paths of Jap Ji Sahib in a month; recite 10 paths of JapJi Sahib daily.
• Complete 180 Malas (Rosary Mala of 108 beads) of Mool Mantra (from Ekonkar to Nanak Hosi Bhi Such) in a month; do six malas daily.
• Complete 80 Malas daily of Gur Mantar 'Waheguru'; 20 Malas of Waheguru if the Nam is recited four times on each bead.
• Complete 160 Malas daily of Ram (Nam); 40 Malas if Ram is recited four times on each bead
• A Mohammedan was advised to practice and recite the name of Allah on each bead as above.

 

 

 

Thankyou,

I just took a screenshot of the manner that's written there to read and recite gurbani and everything and I will definitely try my best to follow it as much as I can. Thankyou for providing so much of information.

Bhul chuk maaf.

[mahanpaapi]

3 hours ago, Gurukripakarin said:

Thankyou,

I just took a screenshot of the manner that's written there to read and recite gurbani and everything and I will definitely try my best to follow it as much as I can. Thankyou for providing so much of information.

Bhul chuk maaf.

Glad it is of any help. many many Maharaj Ji's Blessings, if you any question or clarification just pm me.

[Gurukripakarin]

2 hours ago, mahanpaapi said:

Glad it is of any help. many many Maharaj Ji's Blessings, if you any question or clarification just pm me.

It surely is alot helpful and I surely will pm you with questions if I have any.

Thankyou veerji.

May waheguru ji bless you too.

[paapiman]

On 6/1/2021 at 6:23 PM, Gurukripakarin said:

 

Thankyou.

With all due respect veer ji,

I don't know what Santheya is and how and where to get it, I have Sri Sukhmani Sahab jee in hindi and I just read it.

Bhul chuk maaf.

Santheya mean to learn the correct pronunciation, pauses, etc, in Gurbani.

Please do check the link below.

Sukhmani Sahib Part-1 - YouTube

 

Bhul chuk maaf

[paapiman]

On 5/28/2021 at 2:36 AM, Gurukripakarin said:

from the paath "prabh ke simran ridh sidh nau nidh" which I keep repeating throughout the day as much as I can. 

Which one do you like doing more sis?

Reciting the above verse over and over again.

OR

Doing Paath of some Ashtpadis of SRI SUKHMANI SAAB JEE.

 

Bhul chuk maaf

[paapiman]

On 6/1/2021 at 6:31 PM, Gurukripakarin said:

Thankyou,

Haanji I want to learn the meaning too because I think that way I will enjoy it more and will receive more peace and thankyou for letting me know about PARAS KALA, definitely felt a little relieved as I was worried.

Bhul chuk maaf.

If you understand Punjabi, then you can listen to the Katha of SRI SUKHMANI SAAB JEE.

 

Bhul chuk maaf

[KingTarunjotYT]

On 5/29/2021 at 4:12 PM, paapiman said:

You can recite (or listen to) Gurbani, even if you don't understand it. Gurbani has PARAS KALA in it. It will still benefit you.

But, IMHO, you should learn the arths too. In this way, you will probably enjoy doing the Paath more.

 

Bhul chuk maaf

What is "Paras Kala", i hope its not more wahm param superstition. 

[Trimandeep Singh]

5 hours ago, KingTarunjotYT said:

What is "Paras Kala", i hope its not more wahm param superstition. 

Paras Kala is transformation power of Gurbani.

If one listens to bani recitation or Kirtan, then it will affect the person even if he doesn't understand it.

If we read bani near water, it will become Amrit and will have good effect on whosoever drinks it. 

If we read bani while making food, it will have good effect on whosoever 'chhaks' it.

Trimandeep Singh 

[paapiman]

51 minutes ago, Trimandeep Singh said:

If one listens to bani recitation or Kirtan, then it will affect the person even if he doesn't understand it.

If we read bani near water, it will become Amrit and will have good effect on whosoever drinks it. 

If we read bani while making food, it will have good effect on whosoever 'chhaks' it.

Trimandeep Singh 

Just want to add bro.

If we read Gurbani WITH LOVE, DEVOTION, CONCENTRATION, SHUDH UCHARAN, ETC, then the PARAS KALA will come into effect.

@KingTarunjotYT

 

Bhul chuk maaf

[paapiman]

On 6/5/2021 at 2:20 AM, KingTarunjotYT said:

What is "Paras Kala", i hope its not more wahm param superstition. 

ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ਸਾਂਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਬੁਧਿ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ਪਾਰਸ ਪਰਸ ਪਰਾ ॥

 

Bhul chuk maaf

[Trimandeep Singh]

On 6/5/2021 at 11:50 AM, KingTarunjotYT said:

What is "Paras Kala", i hope its not more wahm param superstition. 

Gurmat Bibek channel just posted a video on paras Kala. They narrate a story of a sinner who became a gursikh and stopped sinning after reading Sri Japji Sahib and Sri Rehraas Sahib everyday. The animation makes it more interesting.

Well done Gurmat Bibek! 

Trimandeep Singh