ARDAAS(PRAYER)

ARDAAS• “Ardaas” means Prayer .

• A Sikh will read through a formal Ardaas at least twice a day.

• As with all faiths, Ardaas (Prayer) is a source of strength and support.

• For Sikhs, Ardaas to the Guru is done in times of good or bad to:

• 1) seek the support of the Divine Being,

• 2) offer Thanks, and

• 3) Ask that all may prosper in acceptance of the Will of God.

• Remembering our Guru:

• There is only One Divine Being

• Let us remember the 10 living Gurus – may we live by their example,

• And let us remember the lasting light found in the teachings of the Eternal Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

• Remembering Gursikhs:

• Let us remember the devoted Sikhs who lived their lives working hard and sharing their wealth while remembering God.

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• Honoring Sacrifices & Martyrs:

• Let us remember all of sacrifices made by those brave souls who - in the face of great struggle – never gave up their identity or their principles and gave their lives for the Sikh Faith.

• Remembering our Institutions:

• Let us remember the Five Thrones and pray for the well-being of every Gurdwara in the world.

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• Prayer Begins (formally):

• First, may the whole of the Khalsa pray and meditate upon your glorious name. May peace and joy reach us by such remembrance.

• The Gifts of Sikhi:• May you grant us the gifts of:

• Stewardship / Devotion• Long, Unshorn Hair• Discipline• Discernment• Trust• Faith• And Naam – the biggest gift of all.

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• Mental strength

• May we remain humble and low, yet live by the highest of thought and intellect.

• Praying for our Institutions:

• Please guide us to continue our selfless service and uphold our faith at all Gurdwaras across the world.

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• Purpose of Prayer

• “O’ Almighty – the Honor of those without honor, the Power of those without power, the Shelter of those without shelter…”

• This prayer is being recited for _________________.

• Nanak! Through the Divine Force, we live in excellence and ecstasy!

• May everyone prosper within your Will!

• The Pure-hearted Ones are Divine; All are Victorious under the Lord.

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