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Sri Sukhmani Sahib, is known as the prayer of bringing peace and happiness. A very famous prayer that many Sikhs and Non Sikhs are familiar with.

Sukhmani Sahib English Katha by Bhai Sukhdeep Singh

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Sri Sukhmani Sahib, is known as the prayer of bringing peace and happiness. A very famous prayer that many Sikhs and Non Sikhs are familiar with.  

In this new English Katha series, we introduce Sri Sukhmani Sahib and the reason for this prayer being recited by the Fifth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. We also touch upon, the blessings one gains by reciting or listening to this prayer and how it changed the lives of many people. 

This first video of Sri Sukhmani Sahib English Katha, translates the title of this prayer and the opening invocation by Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji in great detail. We hope you enjoy it and please share with your friends and family. 

Timestamps: 
0:00 – Introduction 
6:30 – Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Veechar 
9:30 – A Muslim listens to Sri Sukhmani Sahib 
14:00 – Sukhmani Sahib is apart of the Sikh 
14:50 – 4 types of Darshan (Vision of the Guru) 
17:15 – Background story of Sri Sukhmani Sahib 
24:00 – Blessings gained by reading Sri Sukhmani Sahib 
27:10 – Meaning of Sukhmani 
31:40 – Meaning of Ik Oankar Satgur Prasaad 
37:15 – Meaning of Mangal 
39:30 – 3 types of Mangal’s 
41:10 – Praising Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji 
43:30 – Praising Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji 
48:40 – Praising Sri Guru Amar Das Ji 
51:50 – Praising Sri Guru Ram Das Ji

The Origins of Sukhmani Sahib | Sri Sukhmani Sahib Katha in English | Part 1

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Part 2 of Sri Sukhmani Sahib English Katha, the prayer of bringing peace and happiness.

In this English Katha of Sri Sukhmani Sahib, we cover the power of meditation! The Fifth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, shares the teachings of remembering the One and the rewards one obtains by meditating upon God’s name.  

By practising mindfulness and remembering the divine with each and every breath, the cycle of life and death (reincarnation) is destroyed, pain is removed and one gains true understanding of Vahiguru Ji's Hukam (command). These are just a few of the various blessings one gains by remembering Vahiguru Ji.

The Power Of Meditation | Sri Sukhmani Sahib Katha in English | Part 2

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Part 3 of Sri Sukhmani Sahib English Katha, the prayer of bringing peace and happiness.

In this English Katha of Sri Sukhmani Sahib, we cover the power of meditation! The Fifth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, shares the teachings of remembering the One and the rewards one obtains by meditating upon God’s name.  

By practising mindfulness and remembering the divine with each and every breath, the cycle of life and death (reincarnation) is destroyed, pain is removed and one gains true understanding of Vahiguru Ji's Hukam (command). These are just a few of the various blessings one gains by remembering Vaheguru Ji.

The Benefits of Meditation | Sri Sukhmani Sahib Katha in English | Part 3

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Part 4 of Sri Sukhmani Sahib English Katha, the prayer of bringing peace and happiness. In this English Katha of Sri Sukhmani Sahib, we learn the solution to all of our problems!

The Fifth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, teaches us that all these worldly possessions and attachments we chase will be of no use in our last moments. When was the last time you heard someone say ‘I wish I spent more hours in the office’ whilst breathing their final breaths. 

In this English Katha we learn what is our true support in this life, in our last moments, even when passing, find out what this one key is to gaining true happiness by listening to this English Katha of Sri Sukhmani Sahib!

The Solution To All Our Problems | Sri Sukhmani Sahib Katha in English | Part 4

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In this world, many become obsessed with acquiring wealth. With such wealth, one may feel they have no more worries in life and have the power to do anything. However, this wealth can still be exhausted, and in reality it still leaves us feeling anxious and unfulfilled. 

The wealth the Guru offers us not only brings contentment into our lives, but removes all illnesses and is inexhaustible! So let’s learn what this wealth is and how to obtain it!

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What is the treasure box of Waheguru Ji? | Sri Sukhmani Sahib English Katha | Part 5

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There are many religious rituals and practises that have been followed for countless years and we still follow many to this day. These include different forms of meditation, penance, techniques to focus the mind and many more! Despite our great efforts we still feel empty and the mind is still affects by the vices.⁠
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So what is the solution? Guru Sahib speaks about the importance of reciting and connecting to the name of God, Vaheguru Ji. There is nothing equal to this one action, but for some reason our attention and energy goes elsewhere over positive spiritual nourishing actions, to bare very little fruit for us.⁠
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Check out this English Katha of Sri Sukhmani Sahib where Guru Sahib compares the actions of the world to the actions of the spiritual being.⁠

#Rituals #Religion #Sikh

Naam Vs Religious Rituals | Sri Sukhmani Sahib English Katha | Part 6

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Part 7 of Sri Sukhmani Sahib English Katha, the prayer of bringing peace and happiness.

In this week's English Katha of Sri Sukhmani Sahib, we cover the highest way of living!

Many of us search for happiness and to remove all our pain and worries. Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji explains this fear we have of death is removed in holy company. Such company is so powerful! It removes the dirt of ego that blinds us of our true self, the soul. By sitting amongst such divine beings and meditating upon Vaheguru Ji, that one comes to reside in our heart; there is no greater being or place where Vaheguru Ji’s name resides!

The Highest Way Of Living | Sri Sukhmani Sahib English Katha | Part 7

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The grace of Vaheguru Ji is with us at all times!

From taking birth on this earth, being a baby, to a young child, in our youth, all the way up to old age, the countless blessings bestowed on us are so incredible!

Many of us take the simplest things for granted, such as our eyes, ears, hands and feet; without these, how difficult would our lives be?!

In this English Katha of Sri Sukhmani Sahib, Guru Sahib tells us how the ignorant fool forgets the one who continues to give and nourish us throughout our lives.

We may find ourselves in a dark pit of negative thoughts and actions, but through Vaheguru Ji's (God's) grace, we can remove ourselves from such a negative mindset. Solution: ask for the Guru’s grace!

#SukhmaniSahib #Peace #Waheguru

God is ALWAYS here | Sri Sukhmani Sahib English Katha | Part 8

Ignorance Is NOT Bliss | Sri Sukhmani Sahib English Katha | Part 9

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Many times in our lives we become consumed by what we don’t have. The Fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji gives us the profound teaching that the Giver, Waheguru Ji, gives us so much and we should make efforts to grow gratitude within us!⁠
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Unfortunately, even if we're blessed with 10 gifts, and one is taken away, instead of being in gratitude for the remaining 9, we enter a state of anger, resentment and ungratefulness, even though we still have 9 blessings!⁠
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A simple solution to this is to always be grateful! Practise gratitude and focus on what we do have and not what we don’t have. You'd be surprised how much you have.⁠
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The humble consciousness attracts the divine.⁠
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ਦਸ ਬਸਤੂ ਲੇ ਪਾਛੈ ਪਾਵੈ ॥⁠
He obtains ten things, and puts them behind him;⁠
ਏਕ ਬਸਤੁ ਕਾਰਨਿ ਬਿਖੋਟਿ ਗਵਾਵੈ ॥⁠
for the sake of one thing withheld, he forfeits his faith.⁠
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ਏਕ ਭੀ ਨ ਦੇਇ ਦਸ ਭੀ ਹਿਰਿ ਲੇਇ ॥⁠
But what if that one thing were not given, and the ten were taken away?⁠
ਤਉ ਮੂੜਾ ਕਹੁ ਕਹਾ ਕਰੇਇ ॥⁠
Then, what could the fool say or do?⁠
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#Gratitude #SukhmaniSahib #Peace

The Importance of Gratitude | Sri Sukhmani Sahib English Katha | Part 10

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If we take a step back an evaluate how our day has gone, how many conversations, journeys or actions were actually of use? If we knew what truly was of use, what would be our last conversation? Or our last journey? What would we do? How would we spend our time?⁠
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Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji is awaking us to all the false actions we commit on a daily basis and reminds us that any action that is done without remembering the divine is pretty much a waste of time. So let's stop wasting our time on living life without the remembrance on Vaheguru Ji!⁠
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May every breath and task be in remembrance of the One.⁠

#SukmaniSahib #Meditation #Sikh

Are We Truly Living | Sukhmani Sahib English Katha | Part 11

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Everything that we gain in our lives, good or bad, is with Their grace. Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji opens our eyes to many of the things we take for granted! The tasty food we fill our bellies with, the nice clothes we can wear, the comfortable beds we sleep in and the different scents we put on our bodies.⁠
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It’s not to say we can’t have these luxuries and pleasures, but Guru Ji emphasises that don’t forget the one that has bestowed all these gifts upon us. By enshrining Their name in our hearts, Guru Ji says there is no pleasure equal to this, so let us try and experience this! ⁠

#Gratitude #Sikh #Waheguru

Stop Taking Things for Granted! | Sukhmani Sahib English Katha |Part 12

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Many times in life we seek inspiration to start something new, or to continue the current tasks we are undertaking. But what is the source of all inspiration? Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji shares with us the message of Waheguru Ji’s grace. Through their blessings we obtain all the tools necessary to carry out our worldly endeavours, and more importantly our spiritual ones. 

It is through their grace we are inspired to recite Waheguru Ji’s name, to sing their praises and it is through their blessings we are able to flourish and become one with the divine.

#SukhmaniSahib #Inspiration #Spirituality

How to Gain Inspiration | Sukhmani Sahib English Katha | Part 13

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Watch this video to learn about the benefits of sitting in holy company.  Sukhamani Sahib explains how sitting in holy company can truly help us all attain peace of mind. 

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#Holy #Spirituality #SukhmaniSahib

The Power of Holy Company | Sukhmani Sahib English Katha | Part 14

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If we truly knew the effect our company had on us, we would think twice about who we associate with!

By keeping the company of such holy and divine beings, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji tells us of all the blessings gained. Whether that be all of our sins being washed away and all pains being removed in an instance. The happiness that we seek our entire lives can be obtained in the holy company and will stay with us even when we have to depart from this world.

#Spirituality #Happiness #Sikh

Why Should I Keep Holy Company? | Sukhmani Sahib English Katha | Part 15

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What qualities does a saint have? & How do we recognise a saint? The Fifth Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, tells us the being that has the name of the creator constantly on their tongue and has the creator residing in their heart is a true saint. ⁠

#Spirituality #Sikh #Guru

How do You Recognise A Saint? | Sukhmani Sahib English Katha | Part 16

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Many times we may ask ourselves, who is a saint? How do I recognise one? 
Well many say you can tell by their words and actions. In this English of Sri Sukhmani Sahib, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji tells us what are the actions of such a Saint like and what their spiritual state is. By associating with such beings not only does our lives change for the better, but we taken upon such saintly qualities, being transformed ourselves into a Saint.

What are the qualities of a Saint? | Sukhmani Sahib English Katha | Part 17

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We all struggle to control our senses! We speak words of falsehood, listen to the slander of others and feel better about ourselves. We look at the beauty of others and become intoxicated in lust and commit immoral actions with our hands and feet. Every day we bathe in sin and become polluted. However, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji teaches us about those who are completely separate from such actions; their lives are so pure and great. 
Find out how we can learn to control our senses, what steps and tools has Guru Ji given us to become the master and break the shackles of slavery over our mind.

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Learn To Control Your Senses | Sukhmani Sahib English Katha | Part 18

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Many of us have been taught that when we leave this body then it is our chance to liberation. We will be judged and if we lived a good life then we’re going to heaven, and if we do bad then we’re going to hell. So we spend (on average) 80 years living our lives in fear not knowing what to expect, always afraid of death. However, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji tells us we don’t need to wait for a certain date to determine whether we ‘pass or fail.’ 

Learn in this English Katha of Sri Sukhmani Sahib how we can become liberated in this very moment and live a life of fearlessness and happiness. 

#SukhmaniSahib #Guru #Sikh

To Be Liberated While Yet Alive! | Sukhmani Sahib English Katha | Part 19

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We often tend to underestimate how vast the creation is. Countless beings perform good and bad actions, countless scholars and countless beings that we are unaware of!⁠

Find out in this English Katha of Sri Sukhmani Sahib how vast the creation of Waheguru Ji is and what actions we should be performing to obtain that supreme one.⁠

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How Vast Is The Creation? | Sukhmani Sahib English Katha | Part 20

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