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This prayer is recited at dusk and takes about 8–12 minutes to recite.<ref name="Haribala">{{cite book|author1=Haribala Rani Kaur Vaid|title=The Sikh Religion: An Introduction|date=2007|publisher=Star Publications|isbn=9788176502306|pages=36–7|edition=illustrated}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last1=Panesar|first1=Rajinder|last2=Ganeri|first2=Anita|title=Sikh Prayer and Worship|url=https://archive.org/details/sikhprayerworshi0000pane|url-access=registration|date=2008|publisher=Sea to Sea Publications}}</ref> | This prayer is recited at dusk and takes about 8–12 minutes to recite.<ref name="Haribala">{{cite book|author1=Haribala Rani Kaur Vaid|title=The Sikh Religion: An Introduction|date=2007|publisher=Star Publications|isbn=9788176502306|pages=36–7|edition=illustrated}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last1=Panesar|first1=Rajinder|last2=Ganeri|first2=Anita|title=Sikh Prayer and Worship|url=https://archive.org/details/sikhprayerworshi0000pane|url-access=registration|date=2008|publisher=Sea to Sea Publications}}</ref> | ||
=== | === Other Prayer Commonly Read === | ||
*[[Sukhmani Sahib]] | *[[Sukhmani Sahib]] | ||
*[[ | *Arati | ||
*[[Sidh Gosti]] | |||
*[[Ugardanti|Uggardanti]] | *[[Ugardanti|Uggardanti]] | ||
==Night Prayer== | ==Night Prayer== | ||
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Nitnem (Punjabi: ਨਿਤਨੇਮ) (literally Daily Routine) is a collection of Sikh hymns (Gurbani) to be read minimally 3 different times of the day. These are mandatory and to be read by every Amritdhari Sikh[1] as expressed in the Sikh Rehat Maryada.[2] Optionally additional prayers may be added to a Sikh's nitnem. There are five hymns (Five Banis) to be done during Amrit Vela (early morning),[1] the Rehras Sahib hymn for the evening and Kirtan Sohila for the night. The morning and evening prayers should be followed by an Ardaas.[3][4]
Morning Prayer
These are known as Five Banis. These prayers are recited at dawn.
Added Nihang Nitnem
These are usually recited by Nihangs and Granthis
- Shabad Hazare
- Akal Ustat
- Salok dumalle da
- Khalsa Mahima
- Tav Prasad Savaiye - Deenan Ki Pritpal
- Chandi Di Vaar (Part I, II and Vaar Durga Ki)
- Shastar Naam Mala
Evening Prayer
This prayer is recited at dusk and takes about 8–12 minutes to recite.[5][6]
Other Prayer Commonly Read
Night Prayer
This prayer is recited at bedtime and takes about 10–12 minutes to recite.[5][7]
Added Nihang Nitnem
- Nugade de salok
- Zafarnama (Including Fatehnamah and Hikayats)
- Bara Mahan
- Bavan Akhri
- Mittar Pyare Nu
- Inhe Ki Kripa Sajne Hum Hain
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Singh, H.S. (2005). The Encyclopedia of Sikhism (Second ed.). New Delhi: Hemkunt Press. p. 15. ISBN 978-8170103011.
- ↑ Dr. H.S. Singha (2005). Sikh Studies, Book 7. Hemkunt Press. p. 56. ISBN 9788170102458.
- ↑ Singh Sethi, Manmohan (13 August 2017). Nitnem and Ardaas : English Transliteration: Japji, Jaap, Sawaiye, Rehras, Kirtan Sohila, Ardaas. Sukan Publishing Universe. p. 3. ISBN 978-1-502-26421-3.
- ↑ Singh, Gurinder (2001). The Making of Sikh Scripture. New York: Oxford University Press. p. 133. ISBN 978-0195130249.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Haribala Rani Kaur Vaid (2007). The Sikh Religion: An Introduction (illustrated ed.). Star Publications. pp. 36–7. ISBN 9788176502306.
- ↑ Panesar, Rajinder; Ganeri, Anita (2008). Sikh Prayer and Worship. Sea to Sea Publications.
- ↑ Kapoor, Sukhbir (2002). Guru Granth Sahib - An Advance Study (Volume I). New Delhi: Hemkunt. p. 283. ISBN 978-8170103172.