Shabad Hazare — Benefits & How to Chant
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਹਜ਼ਾਰੇ
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting Shabad Hazare
Awakens deep love and longing (birha) for God
Shabads of Guru Nanak Dev Ji on the pain of separation and joy of union
Read to deepen devotion and turn the heart toward the Divine
Each shabad held to be “worth a thousand” in spiritual power
How to Chant Shabad Hazare
Instructions
Recite the shabads slowly and feelingly, letting the longing for God they express settle in the heart. Read in Gurmukhi with transliteration and meaning provided.
Origin & History
Source: Sri Guru Granth Sahib. English translation: Sant Singh Khalsa (public domain).
Author: Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Shabad Hazare gathers Guru Nanak’s hymns of yearning — the cry of the soul-bride for her Beloved. Their depth of feeling has made them a favourite of those who wish to fan the flame of love for God within.