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SIKH PRAYER - ARDAAS (English)

II Ardas II
ਅਰਦਾਸ
 Ardas, ਅਰਦਾਸ, is a humble prayer to God, by means of which a Sikhs remembers and respects the sacrifices made by the Gurus and Sikhs to uphold religious freedom and the Sikh faith. Ardas means a request, a supplication, a prayer, a petition or an address to a superior authority. Ardas is performed at the culmination of the morning and evening prayer and at the start or end of any religious function or program in the Gurdwara, house or anywhere else and at every occasion of joy or sorrow in a family. Ardas is performed while standing with hands pressed together.














Ardas in Gurmukhi


too thakur tum peh ardaas
God, You are the Master,  our prayer is to you.

jee-o pind sabh tayree raas
This body and life are your gifts.

tum maat pitaa ham baarik tayray
You are our mother and father, we are your children.

tumree kirpaa meh sookh ghanayray.
Through Your grace,  we have many joys.

ko-ay na jaanai tumraa ant.
No one knows your limits.

oochay tay oochaa bhagvant
O Divine!  You are the highest of the high.

sagal samagree tumrai sutir dharee
All of creation is strung on Your thread, subject to your divine Law.

tum tay hoay so aagi-aakaaree.
Your creation is obedient to Your Laws.

tumree gat mit tum hee jaanee.
You alone know Your state  and extent.

Nanak das sadaa kurbaanee.
Nanak: Your servants always humble themselves before you.

Ek Ong Kaar Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
There is One God and all victory is His.

Siri Bhagauti Ji Sahai, Var Siri Bhagauti Ji Ki Paatshahi Dasveen
May Almighty God assist us.
The Tenth Master’s Ballad to Almighty God

pritham bhagauti simmar kai   Gur Nanak laeen dhiae
Having first remembered God,  turn your thoughts to Guru Nanak.

Phir Angad Gur te Amardas  Ramdasai hoieen sahai
Then remember Guru Angad, Guru Amar Das and Guru Ram Das.
 May they help us.

Arjan Hargobind non, simrau Siri Har Rai
Arjan Hargobind non  simrau Siri Har Rai Remember Guru Arjan,
Guru Hargobind and Guru Har Rai.

Siri Harkrishan dhiaeeai, jis dithe sabh dukh jaie
Remember Sri HarKrishan
whose sight dispels all sufferings.


Teg Bahadar simriye ghar nau nidh awai Dhaai. Sabh thaaeen hoi sahai
Teg Bahadar simriye ghar nau nidh awai Dhaai. Sabh thaaeen hoi sahai
Remember Guru Tegh Bahadur ,  to help us inculcate divine virtues within.
Respected Gurus,   kindly help us everywhere.


Daswan Patshah Siri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji, Sabh thaaeen hoai sahai
May the revered tenth Master,  Guru Gobind Singh, assist us at all times.

Dasan Patshahian di jot Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji de path didar da dheyan dhar ke
bolo Ji Waheguru!
Reflect on the teachings of
the Guru Granth Sahib which embodies the wisdom of the ten Gurus and call on the Divine, saying Waheguru.


panj piarian, chohan sahibzadian,
chahlian muktian,
Think of the deeds of the five beloved ones, of Guru Gobind Singh’s four sons,
of the forty martyrs;


hathian, jappian, tapian, jinhan nam jappia wand chhakia deg chalai teg wahi dekh ke undith keetaa
those who were resolute, devout, steadfast in  their faith in the Divine, generous to all, who practised charity through free kitchens, fought for truth and were forgiving.


tinnha piarian sachiarian di kamaaee da dhiaan dhar ke
Khalsa Ji bolo Ji Waheguru!
Oh Khalsa, reflect on their selfless deeds and call on the Divine, saying Waheguru.


jinahan singhan singhanian ne dharam hait sees ditte, band band katae,
Remember those men and women who were beheaded, who had their limbs cut off joint by joint in their fight for righteousness and justice,


khoprian luhaian, charkhian te charhe, aarian nal chiraae gae,
who had their scalps removed,
who were mounted on spiked wheels and broken into pieces, who had their bodies sawn apart,


Gurdwarian di seva laee kurbanian kithian, dharam naheen hariaa, sikhi kesan suasan naal nibhahee,
who sacrificed their lives to upkeep the dignity of Gurdwaras,  who did not abandon their Sikh faith, nor give up their unshorn hair till their last breath.


tinnhaan dee kamaaee da dhiaan dhar ke Khalsa ji! bolo ji Waheguru!
Oh Khalsa, reflect on their selfless deeds and call on the Divine, saying Waheguru.


panjan takhtan sarbatt gurduaarian da dhiaan dhar ke bolo ji Waheguru!
Turn your thoughts to the five seats of Sikh authority and all the Gurdwaras and
call on the Divine, saying Waheguru.


prithmen sarbatt khalsa ji ki ardaas hai ji, sarbatt khalsa ji ko
Waheguru Waheguru Waheguru chitt aawai,
First and foremost, the Khalsa prays for remembrance of Waheguru,


chitt aawan kaa sadkaa sarab sukh howai.
and that by this remembrance may all be blessed with peace.


jahaan jahaan khalsa ji sahib tahaan tahaan rachhiaa riaayat, deg teg fateh, birdd kee paij, panth ki jeet, siri saheb ji sahaae,
May God’s grace and protection extend to the Khalsa wherever he may be, may there always be abundance, freedom from tyranny, protection of honour, victory of the virtuous, and may the sword  be our protector.


Khalsa Ji ke bol baale,  bolo Ji Waheguru!
May the Khalsa be ever ascending.   Call on the Divine, saying Waheguru.


sikhaan noon sikhi daan, kes daan rehitt daan, bibaik daan, visah daan, bharosa daan, danaan sir daan naam daan,
Grant  your Sikhs true knowledge of their faith, the gift of uncut hair, good conduct, discerning intellect, trust and abiding faith in the One and above all,
the gift of the divine Name.



Siri Amritsar ji de ishnaan, chowkian, jhande, bunge, jugo jug attal
May all stay connected to Amritsar, and may the singing of hymns, flags, and charitable shelters  (representations of religious freedom)  be everlasting.


dharam ka jaikaar bolo Ji Waheguru!
May truth and justice triumph. Call on the Divine, saying Waheguru.

Sikhan daa man neevan, matt uchee.  matt daa rakha aap Waheguru!
May the Sikhs remain humble yet wise
with Waheguru as the protector of their wisdom.


Hey Akaal Purkh aapne panth de sadaa sahaaee dataar jeeo, Siri Nankaana sahib te hor gurduaarian gurdhaman de jinhan ton panth noon vichhoria giaa hai, khulhe darshan deedaar te sewaa sambhaal daa daan Khalsa ji noon bakhsho
O eternal and benevolent Lord, grant the Khalsa free access to Nanakana Sahib and other places of worship (in Pakistan).


Hey nimanian de maan, nitaniaan de taan, niotiaan di ot, sachhe pittaa Waheguru, aap de hazoor ……. dee ardaas hai jee
O Honour of the humble, Strength of the weak, Supporter of the helpless, Our True Father, Waheguru, we humbly pray to you…..


akhar wadhaa ghaata bhul chukk maaf karnee. sarbatt de kaaraj raas karne.
Pardon any mistakes.  Extend your helping hand to all.


saiee piaare mail jinhaan miliaan,  tera naam chitt aawe.
Grant us the association of those who make us remember you.


Nanak naam charhdi kalaa,  tere bhane sarbatt daa bhalaa.
May Nanak’s name be ever glorious and in Your Will we pray for the welfare of all of humanity.


Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa,  Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.
The Khalsa belongs to Waheguru, victory too is Waheguru’s.


DOHRA
aagya bhyee akaal ki   tabai chla-ay-o panth
The Panth  was created by His Will.

sabh sikkhan ko hukam hai  Guru manyo Granth
All Sikhs are commanded to accept the Granth Sahib as their Guru, their Guide.


Guru Granth Ji manyo   pargat Guran ki dayh
Accept the Guru Granth as the embodiment of the Gurus’ teachings.


jo prabh ko milbo ch-hai  khoj shabad meh layh
One who seeks the Divine will find Him by studying the Guru’s Shabad (the Word).


raj karega khalsa  aaki r-hai na koi
The pure shall rule  and the oppressors will be defeated.



khuar ho-ay sabh milaingay  bachay sharan jo ho-ay
Those separated from the Sangat will come together again under His protection.


Waheguru naam jahaaj hai  chareh so uttrey paar
The Name of the Divine is like a ship;  one who boards it is carried across safely.


jo sharda kar sev de, Gur paar utaran haar
Those who put the teachings into practice by serving humanity with devotion are taken across by the Guru.


bolay so nihaal , Sat Sri Akal
Whoever utters, “True is the Timeless One”,  shall be happy.


Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa,  Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.
The Khalsa belongs to Waheguru, victory too is Waheguru’s.




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ENGLISH TRANSLATION: ARDAAS

To the One Creator of Creation, the All Glorious and All Victorious Being. We ask Thy blessing on us all. To Thee we offer this prayer as recited by the Tenth Guru.

After first worshipping the Adi Shakti, the Primal Power, let us meditate on Guru Nanak, Guru Angad, then Gurus Amar Das and Ram Das, may they grant us their protection. Remember Gurus Arjun, Hargobind, and Siri Har Rai. Meditate upon Siri Har Krishan, upon seeing whom, all sufferings shall depart. Meditate on Guru Teg Bahadur and the nine treasures shall come to us. May he grant us every assistance. Great, great is Guru Gobind Singh, Protector of the Faith and Master of the Unity, may he protect us everywhere. Remember the Light of the Ten Gurus, the Living Guru, the Word of God and Truth of truths, the Siri Guru Granth Sahib. By meditating the Word. all sufferings vanish. Meditate, Oh Khalsa Ji, Sat Nam! Siri Whahe Guru!

Remember the four sons of the Tenth Master, the Five Beloved Ones, the Forty Liberated Ones, the Four Holy Thrones, all the dwelling places of the Guru. Meditate, Oh Khalsa Ji! Sat Nam! Siri Whahe Guru! those who were true to the Guru, who meditated on the Nam, who shared their earnings and sacrificed for righteousness; think of their deeds, Oh Khalsa Ji! Sat Nam! Siri Whahe Guru! Remember those who were broken by the wheel, cut up limb by limb, who gave their scalps but not their hair, and those ladies, who for the sacrifice for the Truth, gave their dear children and suffered through hunger and pain at the hands of the enemy, but never gave up their faith and their determination to live according to Sikh Dharma, with all their hair, to their last breath. Meditate, Oh Khalsa Ji! Sat nam! Siri Whahe Guru!

Oh lord, bless Thy devotees to ever live in the righteousness of true disciples. Give us the life of the living principle of the Guru's discipline.Grant us the insight, the trust, and the blessing of blessings, Thy Name, and a sight and a dip in the nectar tank of Thy Holy Harimandir Sahib. May all flags of the Khalsa, all seats of religious authority, our ashrams and homes prevail through all times. now call on god, Oh Khalsa Ji! Sat Nam! Siri Whahe Guru!

Now let us again offer our prayer, let us again remember the Name, Whahe Guru! Whahe Guru! Whahe Guru! For as we think of God so may we be blessed. May God's Grace and Protection extend to all bodies of the Khalsa wherever we may be.

May the Lord's Glory be fulfilled and all God's Will prevail. May we receive victory from the sword of righteousness (degh) and the charity of brotherhood and sisterhood (tegh). May the Holy Sword of God assist us. May the Khalsa always prevail.

May the choirs of devotees, our banners and mansions abide forever and ever. May the realm of justice come. May the disciples unite in love. May the disciples be humble but our wisdom be exalted in the keeping of the Lord. Oh, Khalsa Ji, say that God is great! Sat Nam! Siri Whahe Guru!

Oh True King, Oh Universal Mother, in the ambrosial hours we have sung Thy sweet hymns, heard Thy life giving Word and reflected upon Thy manifold blessings. May all these things find a loving place in our hearts and serve to draw our souls closer to Thee. Save us, Oh Lord, from the five sins of lust, anger, greed, pride, and attachment, but keep us always attached to Thy Lotus Feet. Grant to us the gift of Sikh Dharma, the gift of Thy Name, the gifts of faith and confidence in Thee and of reading and understanding Thy Holy Word.

Oh, kind Father, Oh Loving Mother, it is by Thy Grace that we have been granted peace and happiness. May Thy Grace extend to our labors of each day so that we may do what is right according to Thy Will. Please Give us the light and understanding so that we may know what pleases thee. We further offer this prayer in Thy Presence, Oh, Lord. In the spirit of Guru Teg Bahadur, with our heads bowed to Akal Purkh, the infinite essence which pervades everywhere and in every one, we pray that all peoples of the world be granted the freedom to worship the divine creator in their own way. May the era of tyranny and oppression come to an end, and all the people of the Earth live in God as One.

Please forgive us our sins. Help us that we may keep ourselves pure. Let us always be in the company people of love and may we always remember thy Name in their presence. Through Nanak may Thy Name forever increase and Thy spirit be exalted, and May all people prosper by thy grace. Nanak Nam charhdi kala, tere bhane sarbat da bhala.


Whahe Guru Ji ka Khalsa! Whahe Guru Ji Ki Feteh!!



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