Nitnem
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.
This week's topic is Nitnem. For those who aren't aware, Nitnem is our daily routine and more specifically, a compilation of different Banis that were designated by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj, for us to read every day. The basic Nitnem, which was gifted to us, includes; Jap Ji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Tav Prasad Swaiye, Benti Chaupai and Anand Sahib. These Banis are usually recited at Amrit Vela. It also includes our evening and night time Nitnem; Rehras Sahib and Kirtan Sohila. We can think of this lifetime as an illness, and Nitnem being the prescribed medication which we can use to escape the illusions of this false world. In addition to our basic Nitnem, we can add a range of Bani to aid our own needs, for example, we can add Asa Di Vaar, Chandi di Vaar, Sukhmani Sahib, Shabad Hazare. The amount of Bani we add can be suited to fit in with our other daily duties. As someone who is relatively new into Sikhi, I began with Jap Ji Sahib, Rehras Sahib and Kirtan Sohila, and have recently added other Banis such as; Tav Prasad Swaiye, 6 Pauree Anand Sahib and Aartee. I know that I can take my time when it comes to adding Bani and so I usually tend to get comfortable with a small amount before taking on more Bani in my Nitnem. Everyone is different and so it's important that we don't compare negatively, but we should help each other work towards keeping our Amrit Vela.
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj writes:
ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਵੇਲਾ ਸਚੁ ਨਾਉ ਵਡਿਆਈ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥
Amriṯ velā sacẖ nā▫o vadi▫ā▫ī vīcẖār.
In the Amrit Vaylaa, the ambrosial hours before dawn, chant the True Name, and contemplate His Glorious Greatness.
(Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Ang 2)
By waking at Amrit Vela and doing Simran and reciting our Nitnem we are getting the best start to our day as possible. Our Nitnem sets us up for our day and it helps us to remember our purpose in this life, before we are hit by the world's illusions throughout our day. Just like Rehras Sahib helps us remember Waheguru after we come back from a day of work or school where we've become entangled in the ways of Maya. We come home and we reunite with our Guru Sahib.
- Daas
This week's topic is Nitnem. For those who aren't aware, Nitnem is our daily routine and more specifically, a compilation of different Banis that were designated by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj, for us to read every day. The basic Nitnem, which was gifted to us, includes; Jap Ji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Tav Prasad Swaiye, Benti Chaupai and Anand Sahib. These Banis are usually recited at Amrit Vela. It also includes our evening and night time Nitnem; Rehras Sahib and Kirtan Sohila. We can think of this lifetime as an illness, and Nitnem being the prescribed medication which we can use to escape the illusions of this false world. In addition to our basic Nitnem, we can add a range of Bani to aid our own needs, for example, we can add Asa Di Vaar, Chandi di Vaar, Sukhmani Sahib, Shabad Hazare. The amount of Bani we add can be suited to fit in with our other daily duties. As someone who is relatively new into Sikhi, I began with Jap Ji Sahib, Rehras Sahib and Kirtan Sohila, and have recently added other Banis such as; Tav Prasad Swaiye, 6 Pauree Anand Sahib and Aartee. I know that I can take my time when it comes to adding Bani and so I usually tend to get comfortable with a small amount before taking on more Bani in my Nitnem. Everyone is different and so it's important that we don't compare negatively, but we should help each other work towards keeping our Amrit Vela.
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj writes:ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਵੇਲਾ ਸਚੁ ਨਾਉ ਵਡਿਆਈ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥
Amriṯ velā sacẖ nā▫o vadi▫ā▫ī vīcẖār.
In the Amrit Vaylaa, the ambrosial hours before dawn, chant the True Name, and contemplate His Glorious Greatness.
(Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Ang 2)
By waking at Amrit Vela and doing Simran and reciting our Nitnem we are getting the best start to our day as possible. Our Nitnem sets us up for our day and it helps us to remember our purpose in this life, before we are hit by the world's illusions throughout our day. Just like Rehras Sahib helps us remember Waheguru after we come back from a day of work or school where we've become entangled in the ways of Maya. We come home and we reunite with our Guru Sahib.
Whether it be Mool Mantar, or just a few Paurees of Jap Ji Sahib, we can all strive to start or increase our Nitnem, and get closer to Guru Sahib, where we will be greeted with open arms.
Bhul chuk maaf karni (forgive me for my many mistakes).
- Daas
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