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Sukhmani Sahib with Mp3 1.0
The Best Sikhi App on the Market, Already aHit on Iphone IOS market now available on Android. This App is inGurmukhi, Hindi & English, with translations of the paath inEnglish. Mp3 is played in the backgroud while each line ishighlighted. Teaches you the paath and its meanings.*** Highlights ***1. MP3 Playback2. In Multiple Language ( Gurmukhi , Hindi & English )3. Translation Available4. Each Line is Highlighted as Paath is recited5. Book Mark Available for later reading6. Increase & Decrease Font size7. Paath Reminder ( can preset the time to remind you to do paath)*****************************************************************************************Sukhmani Sahib JiSukhmani Sahib is the title given to the Gurbani in raga GauriSukhmani in theGuru Granth Sahib which in turn appears in the major musicalmeasure RagaGauri to which it belongs. It is written by Guru Arjan Dev, thefifth Sikh Guru.Sukhmani Sahib comprises twenty-four Astpadis , each comprisingof eightPauris. A salok precedes each Astpadi. Also each Pauri consists of5 salok(couplet) consisting of 10 Tuks (lines).Sukhmani Sahib is the title given to the Gurbani in raga GauriSukhmani in theGuru Granth Sahib which in turn appears in the major musicalmeasure RagaGauri to which it belongs. It is written by Guru Arjan Dev, thefifth Sikh Guru.Sukhmani Sahib comprises twenty-four Astpadis , each comprisingof eightPauris. A salok precedes each Astpadi. Also each Pauri consists of5 salok(couplet) consisting of 10 Tuks (lines).Below is a table summarising the message of the 24 Astpadis inthe SukhmaniSahib.1. Sums up the benefits of contemplation and meditation.2. Tells us that "practising holiness" reduces man's propensityto sin.3. The Guru states that any study of holy texts, the performanceof austerities. Etc. cannot compare with reading or listening tothe Sacred Word.4. Stresses the need for good behaviour.5. We learn to thank God for all his various gifts and treasureswhich He gives us.6. Examples God's gifts to man: a healthy body, delicacies toeat, silks and jewels to wear and pleasant music to hear.7. Dwells on the attributes of the saints:8. Similarly to 7, an appreciation of the God-oriented man- theBrahm-giani -is found here.9. Guru Arjan defines the various types of holy persons like thePandit, Vaishnav, Bhagwati, etc10. This deals with the various types of people and substances,both good and bad.11. The Guru tells us that the meek and the humble win God'slove, while the haughty and the vain find no peace or joy.12. Dwells on the lot of the boastful and the arrogant.13. Tells us of the need to associate with saintly people and ofavoiding their slander.14. Points out that mortals, by their very nature, are fickleand way-ward; so no reliance can be placed on them.15. Just as darkness is dispelled by light, and wilderness isilluminated by lightning, the Guru's instruction opens up themind.16. The Guru refers to God as the Director, Playwright and Actorin His own plays.17. The Guru emphasizes the qualities of a true servant of God,namely obedience and humility.18. Stresses the characteristics of a Seeker of Truth.19. Guru Arjan warns of the distractions of life. Why wasteone's life amassing wealth?20. Deals with the need of efforts for spiritual progress.21. The Guru tells of the pre-creation state. Before creation,there was a great void.22. There is a short list of God's attributes. He is thefountain of generosity and goodness.23. Tells us of the omnipotence of God. He created the fabric ofthe universe; he controls the stellar bodies.24. The benefits of the Sukhmani are expounded. The true devoteewill be rewarded with health, culture, wisdom, peace, etc.
