ਸੋਹਿਲਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ — Benefits & How to Chant
ਸੋਹਿਲਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting ਸੋਹਿਲਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ
The Sikh bedtime prayer
recited before sleep for peace and protection
Calms the mind and removes fear, bringing restful sleep
Also recited at the time of cremation, affirming the soul’s union with God
Five shabads of the Gurus that surrender the day into divine hands
How to Chant ਸੋਹਿਲਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ
Instructions
Recite the five shabads of Kirtan Sohila in bed or before lying down, settling the mind on Waheguru. Read in Gurmukhi with the transliteration and meaning to follow along.
Origin & History
Source: Sri Guru Granth Sahib. English translation: Sant Singh Khalsa (public domain).
Author: Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Ram Das Ji, Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Kirtan Sohila — “the song of praise” — is the last bani of the Sikh day. Read in the stillness before sleep, its five shabads dissolve fear of death and the cares of the day, placing the devotee wholly in the peace of God.