‘Suniai’ translates to something like ‘listening deeply’. 
When Guru Nanaak, a mystic, spiritual seer and saintly founder of Sikhism channeled the Japji in the 16th century, 
within it was this 8th Pauree
that is known as ‘Suniai’.

It brings us such timeless and eternal wisdom, as does every chapter of the Japji.
The 8th Pauree is about developing a special sensitivity in your spiritual ‘hearing’.  It inspires the contemplation of what it is to really ‘listen’. To be open and receptive to more subtle, spiritual energy.

‘Meditate with this mantra to activate your intuition, your deep inner wisdom, beyond
the mind. It is a very supportive mantra for meditation to heal a broken heart.’

Suniye sidh peer sur naath
Suniye dharat dhaval aakaas
Suniye deep loa-paaatall
Suniye pohi na sakai kaal
Naanak bhagataa saadaa vigaas
Suniye dookh paap kaa naas

Deeply listening are the Siddhas, the spiritual teachers,
the heroic warriors and the yogic masters.
Deeply listening are the earth,
its support, and the akaashic ethers.
Deeply listening are the oceans, the lands of the world,
and the nether regions of the underworld.
While deeply listening, death cannot even touch you.
O Nanak, the devotees are forever in bliss.
Deeply listening, pain and sin are erased.
O Nanak, the devotees are forever in bliss.
Deeply listening, pain and sin are erased.

Suniai (If You Listen)

lyrics/chords:  alljoy4good.com
aka Alan Dee Cohn on Facebook     

Jaya Lakshmi began leading kirtan and writing devotional songs on the guitar, harmonium and piano in the early 1990′s shortly after receiving harinam initiation from Srila Govinda Maharaj, a spiritual teacher of bhakti (devotion) from West Bengal, India. 
As a singer/songwriter she is known for her authentic and deep devotional spirit as well as playing an important part in establishing kirtan and mantra music in the west.  Her angelic voice and loving presence opens the heart in a way that brings the listener into a state of harmony and bliss. Since 1997 she has created 19 albums, all in the mantra/chant/new age genre. 
Jaya Lakshmi tours regularly in the USA (mostly western region) and internationally and has a global following.
A dedicated yogi, she has regularly practiced hatha-based since 1996, integrating kundalini yoga since 2010 and certified through Sattva Yoga Academy in Rishikesh. She leads Yoga, Mantra and Vocal Empowerment Retreats annually around the world.

Suniai (If You Listen)

Jaya Lakshmi Music