Gurbani and NitnemGurbani and Nitnem
The daily banis in Gurmukhi with transliteration to read along, and plain guides to what each bani is and when it is recited.
Morning banis
Five banis are recited in the morning, in the early hours before sunrise (amrit vela) for those who can.
- Japji Sahib Morning, by Guru Nanak Dev Ji
- Jaap Sahib Morning, attributed to Guru Gobind Singh Ji
- Tav-Prasad Savaiye Morning, Dasam Granth
- Chaupai Sahib Morning and evening, Dasam Granth
- Anand Sahib Morning, by Guru Amar Das Ji
Evening and night
Other
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- What is Nitnem?
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- The Mool Mantar
- The ten Gurus
- Guru Granth Sahib
- Reading Gurbani with respect
Questions people ask
What is Nitnem?
Nitnem means "daily routine". It is the set of banis a Sikh recites each day: five in the morning, Rehras Sahib in the evening and Kirtan Sohila before sleep. The Khalsa Nitnem is the set recognised by the Sikh Rehat Maryada.
Do I need to read in Gurmukhi?
Banis are meant to be read in the original Gurmukhi. The transliteration here helps those who are learning the script; our guide to Gurmukhi helps you move on to the original.
Where can I find the meaning?
Please use a gutka or pothi with an approved translation, or ask a granthi. This site does not translate Gurbani.
This page gives general information in plain words. For how to practise, ask your granthi or a teacher at your gurdwara.