Banis

The daily Nitnem and other revered Sikh prayers. Tap any Bani to open it.

Japji Sahib
Opening
The opening composition of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji — Mool Mantar followed by 38 pauris and a closing salok.
Amrit Vela (early morning)
— Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Jaap Sahib
Opening
Praises of the Akal Purakh — the Timeless One — through 199 verses by the Tenth Guru.
Morning Nitnem
— Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Tav Prasad Savaiye
Opening
Ten swayyas declaring devotion to the One who is beyond rituals and forms.
Morning Nitnem
— Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Anand Sahib
Opening
The 'Song of Bliss' — 40 pauris on the joy of union with God.
Morning & evening; all major occasions
— Guru Amar Das Ji
Asa Di Var
Opening
A morning ballad of 24 pauris and saloks sung in Raag Asa, often with kirtan.
Early morning kirtan in Gurdwaras
— Guru Nanak Dev Ji (with saloks of Guru Angad Dev Ji)
Rehras Sahib
Opening
Evening prayer — gives thanks for the day and asks for the Guru's protection at night.
Sunset / evening
— Compiled — Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Amar Das Ji, Guru Ram Das Ji, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Kirtan Sohila
Opening
Bedtime prayer — five shabads recited before sleep for peace and protection.
Before sleep
— Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Ram Das Ji, Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Sukhmani Sahib
Opening
'The Pearl of Peace' — 24 ashtpadis bringing tranquillity and consolation.
Any time; commonly in the morning
— Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Chaupai Sahib
Full
Benti Chaupai — a heartfelt petition for protection and divine grace.
Evening Rehras & Sohila
— Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Ardas
Opening
The Sikh prayer of supplication — recited at the close of every paath, kirtan and ceremony.
After every paath, kirtan or ceremony
— Sikh tradition (introduced by Guru Gobind Singh Ji)
Dukh Bhanjani Sahib
Opening
A collection of shabads from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji invoked to relieve pain and suffering.
In times of distress, illness or worry
— Guru Arjan Dev Ji and other Gurus (compiled)

Chaupai Sahib is fully available with audio. Other Banis show opening verses today — full text and mp3 audio are being added with respect to authentic Gurbani sources.