All of Gurbani is a magic potion sent directly from God to us mortals through the light of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Gurbani touches the soul and purifies our whole being taking us from the darkness to the light. Each shabad touches our soul and emotions in different ways. That is why most of Gurbani is in Raags to emphasise on the feelings created by the shabad. Gurbani is a healer of the soul and is the only medication that will get us out of darkness.
The real purpose of Gurbani is to get you in union with God but each bani has a set focus and mood:
Jap Ji Sahib: All wisdom of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is in this Bani, it helps strengthen our soul. (Just like a person doing training with weights gets stronger, the more Jap Ji Sahibs you do the stronger your soul will become)
Shabad Hazaare: When you feel lonely or separated from God, recite this bani to give you peace.
Jaap Sahib: This bani increases our vitality, courage, power, strength and self-esteem.
Tav Prasad Swaiya: When you feel unsatisfied, read this bani to reverse the mood and feel content.
Chaopaee Sahib: When you feel you are in danger, or you feel weak against the dark energies of life, read this bani to receive protection.
Anand Sahib: This bani is a soothing healer bringing bliss and happiness to your soul.
Rehiras Sahib: This is to be recited in the evenings to add energy to our being.
Kirtan Sohila: This Bani removes the fear of death, it also eliminates negativity around our being.
Sukhmani Sahib: This bani brings peace and comfort to our mind. Listening to Sukhmani Sahib once a day can change our destiny from misery to prosperity.
I have just narrated Some compositions that Guru Ji has written for inspiration and support for us mere mortals… buts it’s up to us to read them and experience the benefits for ourselves!
All of Gurbani is a magic potion sent directly from God to us mortals through the light of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Gurbani touches the soul and purifies our whole being taking us from the darkness to the light. Each shabad touches our soul and emotions in different ways. That is why most of Gurbani is in Raags to emphasise on the feelings created by the shabad. Gurbani is a healer of the soul and is the only medication that will get us out of darkness.
