More about Sukhmani Texts

Each section of the text, which is called an Ashpaadi, consists of 8 hymns per Ashpaadi. This set of Hymns or Bani is very popular among the Sikhs, who frequently recite it in their places of worship, called Gurdwaras, and at home.

The full recital takes about 90 minutes and is normally undertaken by everyone in the congregation.
This Bani is believed to bring peace to one's mind and so peace to the whole of the<world. Below are a few translated quotes from this Bani:

Ashpaadi 1:
•Meditate, meditate, by meditating peace is found, antagonism and dispute are dispelled from your body.
•Meditate and Praise the One who pervades the whole Universe.
•Countless people, in so many ways, chant your Name; the Vedas, the Puraanas and the Simritees, the purest of utterances,all say the same Word for the One Lord.
•That one, in whom a minute of you dwells - their praises cannot be recounted.
•Those who yearn only for the blessing of Your Sight - Nanak: save me along with them!