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	YouTube - Anand Sahib - Sikh Prayer
		Anand Sahib of Guru Amardas Ji is a literary masterpiece of devotional poetry; its aesthetic and symbolic elements will please the literary critic.
		The word 'Anand' means bliss, so it is a song of man's spiritual achievement, or of being in tune with the Infinite.
		The Anand is both inspirational and philosophical in its content.
	www.youtube.com /watch?v=sQMpLdhJuOc (874 words)

	Jaap Sahib - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Jaap Sahib is the first Bani of the Dasam Granth, which is the second most holy book of the Sikhs and which was compiled entirely by the tenth master.
		It is often said that Jaap Sahib is Guru Gobind Singh’s Japji Sahib, and is the second Bani in the daily morning prayers of a Sikh.
		Jaap Sahib is a rhythmic hymn composed like a necklace with pearls and gems beauteously arranged around a string: the string is the Supreme God; the pearls and gems are His attributes, excellences, and glories.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jaap_Sahib (5157 words)

	Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Sikhism (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In 1606, for refusing to make changes to the Guru Granth Sahib, he was tortured and killed by the Mughal rulers of the time.
		The Guru Granth Sahib is the eleventh and final Guru of the Sikhs, is held in the highest regard by the Sikhs and is treated as the Eternal Guru, as instructed by Guru Gobind Singh.
		Consequently, and also because the Guru Granth Sahib is written in Gurmukhi, a script of the Punjabi language, most Sikhs are able to speak, read or write the language, or are at least familiar with it.
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /Sikhism (4395 words)

	Anand Sahib-The Sikh Prayers : A Gateway to Sikhism
		The Anand Sahib of Guru Amardas is a literary masterpiece of devotional poetry; its aesthetic and symbolic elements will please the literary critic.
		Some biographers have tried to make the Anand Sahib a historical document by stating that it was composed in 1554, soon after Guru Amardas's grandson-the son of Mohri was born, and to whom he gave the new name of 'Anand,' in place of the pet-name (Sidh-yogi).
		The diction of the Anand suited to its theme and musical from-Ramkali raga.-leaves a subtle and powerful impression on the mind of the disciple.
	www.allaboutsikhs.com /prayers/anand.htm (1106 words)

	Bani - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Japji Sahib forms the beginning of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, which is regarded as the perpetual Guru of the Sikhs.
		Jaap Sahib forms the first part of the Dasam Granth, which is the Sikh Holy Book.
		Anand Sahib is a complilation by the Third guru Guru Amar Das.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bani (295 words)

	Anand Sahib (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Anand (complete happiness) is the name of the Banni in raag Raamkalee in Sri Guroo Granth Saahib.
		Guroo sahib says everything is in the akal purakh's house (you name anything it is there).
		Guroo sahib says with the blessings of akalpurakh, those who are enjoying five kind of sounds are lucky ones.
	www.interlog.com /~sikhs/ossa/anand.htm (4547 words)

	Guru Amar Das Ji - Anand Sahib
		Anand Sahib is chanted at the time of all religious rites irrespective of the nature of event, be it a marriage or death.
		It is this Supreme Bliss, Anand, Love of Sri Guru Amar Das Ji with His Beloved Satguru Angad Sahib, which bursts out like showers of Eternal Grace in the shape of Holy Anand Sahib, for the whole mankind for all times to come.
		This Anand pertains to the Bliss of the Atam.
	www.srigurugranthsahib.org /guru-amar-das/anand-sahib.htm (623 words)

	Anand Sahib-The Sikh Prayers : A Gateway to Sikhism
		The Anand Sahib of Guru Amardas is a literary masterpiece of devotional poetry; its aesthetic and symbolic elements will please the literary critic.
		Some biographers have tried to make the Anand Sahib a historical document by stating that it was composed in 1554, soon after Guru Amardas's grandson-the son of Mohri was born, and to whom he gave the new name of 'Anand,' in place of the pet-name (Sidh-yogi).
		The word 'Anand' means bliss, so it is a song of man's spiritual achievement, or of being in tune with the Infinite.
	allaboutsikhs.com /prayers/anand.htm (1106 words)

	adi granth,akal purukh,akhand path,amrit bani,anand karaj,baisakhi
		Also applied to the anniversary of the installation of the Guru Granth Sahib in 1604 or the deaths of the sons of Guru Gobind Singh.
		Used in the Guru Granth Sahib to indicate the author of a composition by the Gurus.
		Division of a hymn in the Guru Granth Sahib, it varies in length from one to four verses.
	www.india4world.com /Indian-religion/religion-sikhism/glossary.shtml (3012 words)

	SIKHISM : Encyclopedia Entry
		The Harimandir Sahib, known popularly as the Golden Temple, is a sacred shrine for Sikhs.
		Amar Das's successor and son-in-law Ram Das founded the city of Amritsar, which is home of the Harimandir Sahib and regarded widely as the holiest city for all Sikhs.
		On specific occasions, groups of Sikhs are permitted to undertake a pilgrimage to Sikh shrines in the province of Punjab in Pakistan, especially at Nankana Sahib and the samādhī (place of cremation) of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Lahore.
	www.bibleocean.com /OmniDefinition/Sikhism (5421 words)

	Anand Sahib - 24th Pauri - Sikhism
		Guru Sahib tells me that the Banee is not ripe for assimilation unless it’s essence, the truth, the learning is fully understood and realised in one’s own being.
		Guru Sahib tells me that if my understanding is deficient, then I will miss the essence, the truth, the learning, and the element of ‘Sat’ that is in Banee.
		Guru Sahib says that without true understanding the Banee becomes false and ceases to be fit for assimilation in one’s being.
	www.sikhphilosophy.net /anand-sahib/2216-anand-sahib-24th-pauri.html?mode=threaded (1421 words)

	Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall (Site not responding. Last check: )
		As soon as the bridegroom, and the two families are assembled the Milnee is performed, a meeting of parents and close relatives of the bride and groom and exchange of presents.
		The groom is first seated before Guru Granth Sahib and when the bride comes she take her place on his left.
		The ceremony is concluded with the customary singing of the six stanzas of the Anand Sahib, Song of Bliss, followed by Ardas, prayer, and Vak, a random reading of a verse from Guru Granth Sahib.
	www.sgsss.org /Services/anand-karaj.asp (777 words)

	Indian Sikh Traditions, Sikh Marriage Ceremony, Sikh Wedding Conventions, Matrimonial Ceremony of Sikhs, India
		In situations, he should protect her person and honour, should be completely loyal to her and he should show much respect and consideration for her parents and as for his own.
		The girl should be told that she has been joined matrimony to her man in the hallowed presence of the Guru Granth Sahib and the congregation.
		After the four circumabulation, the boy and girl should, after bowing before the Guru Granth Sahib, sit down at the appointed place and the Ragis or the person who has conducted the ceremony should recite the first five and the last stanza of the Anand Sahib.
	www.sgpc.net /sikhism/anand-sanskar.html (974 words)

	Introduction to Sikhism - Section VI: Worship, Ceremonies and the Future
		The Amrit ceremony (baptism) is held in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib.
		The Anand form of marriage was given a statutory recognition in 1909, under the Anand Marriage Act.
		In the morning Asa-di-Var is sung or recited, this is followed by the Anand Sahib, the Ardas (supplication_ and a Hukam(a random reading of a hymn of the Scripture), then follows the distribution of Karah Prasad (consecrated cooked food, made of flour, clarified butter and sugar).
	gurmat.info /sms/smspublications/introductiontosikhism2/chapter6.html (7312 words)

	Panthic Weekly: Understanding the Sikh Rehat Maryada
		In all situations, he should protect her person and honour, he should be completely loyal to her and he should show much respect and consideration for her parents and relations as for his own.
		After the fourth circumambulation, the boy and girl should, after bowing before the Guru Granth Sahib, sit down at the appointed place and the Ragis or the person who has conducted the ceremony should recite the first five and the last stanza of the Anand Sahib.
		In the context of the Anand marriage, the ‘Parkarma’ signifies re-affirmation and expression of commitment to accept and strive to implement in one’s life the vow (in the form of the Laav read) taken infront of Guru Granth Sahib Ji and the Saadh Sangat.
	www.panthic.org /news/132/ARTICLE/1954/2005-11-06.html (1240 words)

	Anand Sahib - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia.
		Anand Sahib: This Bani is part of the Nitnem or prayer which are read by Amritdhari Sikhs in the morning.
		Anand Sahib is also chanted at all religious ceremonies of the Sikhs irrespective of the nature of event, be it a marriage or death.
		It is this Supreme Blissful Anand which flows from the mouth of Sri Guru Amar Das.
	www.sikhiwiki.org /index.php?title=Anand_Sahib (1410 words)

	SIKHWORLD.CO.UK
		The diction of the Anand suited to its theme and musical from—Ramkali raga.—leaves a subtle and powerful impression on the mind of the disciple.
		Sukhmani Sahib: This is a prayer in the form of a song to bring everlasting peace and comfort to the mind.
		Sukhmani Sahib opens your heart to live in gratitude, steadies your spiritual discipline, and connects you with your strength, endurance, courage and Infinite consciousness to overcome every obstacle.
	www.sikhworld.co.uk /page16.html (5130 words)

	Thai Sikh Organization :: Sikh Ceremonies ::
		There they recite joyful hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib to celebrate the birth of the new child and ask for blessings of good health and long life for the child.
		The official ceremony is then concluded by reciting the first five and the last stanza of the Anand Sahib hymn followed by Ardas by the entire congregation.
		This is the non-stop cover to cover reading of Sri Guru Granth Sahib which is undertaken to celebrate any joyous occasion or in times of hardship, such as birth, marriage, death, moving into a new house, and Gurpurbs.
	www.thaisikh.org /sikhism/sikhceremony.php (1605 words)

	Glossary
		Anand Karj is the word used for Sikh marriage ceremony.
		Anand Karj is performed in presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
		An institution was established in 1705 in Dam Dama (Talwandi Sahib) to impart education in Gurbani and Sikh religion headed by Baba Deep Singh.
	www21.brinkster.com /4u03/mGlossry.html (2675 words)

	Thoughtfuls
		Sahib and the Kirtan Sohala and could recite them from memory.
		According to Roger, Anand is the universal song of joy for the disabled.
		Is the Anand Sahib only a work of poetry and not a
	www.singhsabha.com /Thoughtfuls.htm (1298 words)

	Sikh Missionary Society(U.K.) - Sikhism - Ceremonies - Marriage
		Keeping in view the Sikh pressure, a Bill (Anand Marriage) was introduced in the Imperial Legislative Council on October 30, 1908 by Tikka Ripudaman Singh of Nabha which was passed into a law on October 22, 1909.
		So Anand Karaj means a ceremony of spiritual bliss, health of mind and body; and to be a step forward, merging of one's soul into another and thereby attaining unity with “Ultimate Reality”.
		It is therefore solemnized in presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of the Sikhs.
	www.gurmat.info /sms/smssikhism/ceremonies/marriage (5380 words)

	Creation of Anand Sahib
		The Guru gently cradled the infant in his lap and named him Anand.
		He began singing and composed the whole Anand Sahib on the spot.
		This Anand Sahib, the Song of Bliss, which is sung in Gurdwara, at weddings and other special occasions, was first created in honor of the Sidh Yogi who became the beloved grandson of Guru Amar Das.
	sikhiwiki.org /index.php?title=Creation_of_Anand_Sahib&printable=yes (228 words)

	\| Damdami Taksal \|
		The Ragee Singh is to perform Kirtan of the first Lav and the couple are to slowly proceed around Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji (keeping Guru Sahib to their right-hand side), after which they are to bow to Guru Sahib and be seated.
		The Granthi Singh is the Minister of Guru Sahib, the bride cannot become married to him as her hand was already asked for marriage by the bridegroom and also prior to the Lavs she held the ‘Pula’ (tassel) of the bridegroom so she is committed to marrying him.
		After the Lavs, whilst the Ragees are singing Shabads, the Granthi Singh is to mentally recite the 40 verses of Anand Sahib whilst sitting in the presence of Guru Sahib (upon Guru ji’s throne).
	www.damdamitaksal.com /lit_rehat_20.htm (2730 words)

	Sikh Marriage & Wedding Ceremony (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Anand Karaj consists of the couple revolving around Siri Guru Granth Sahib four times as the Lavan (Marriage hymns) are being recited.
		In addition, revolving signifies that Guru is the center of the couple’s life and springs life and the understanding of the journey of the soul crossing this world to be One with God.
		As soon as the bridegroom, and the two families are assembled the Milnee is performed, which involves the meeting of parents and close relatives of the bride and groom and exchange of presents.
	www.realsikhism.com /marriage.html (1518 words)

	Sikhism (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Guru Nanak (1469–1538), the founder of Sikhism, was born in the village of Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore in present-day Pakistan.
		The final Sikh Guru in human form was Guru Gobind Singh who in 1708 made the Guru Granth Sahib the last, perpetual living guru of the Sikhs.
		Main page: Guru Granth Sahib The Sri Guru Granth Sahib, or SGGS for short, is more than a holy book of the Sikh people.
	sikhism.iqnaut.net (3568 words)

	Anand Sahib
		Anand Sahib is an important spiritual composition of Guru Amar Das Ji in Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
		It consists of fourty pauris and appears at page 917 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
		No material from the Site be reproduced or used by anyone without the written permission from Sikhpoint.com.
	www.sikhpoint.com /religion/philosophyofsikhism/banis/anand (111 words)

	Sikh Religious Paths, Akhand Path, Sadharan Path, Path Tradition of Sikhs, Akhand Path in Sikhism, India
		While undertaking a full reading of the Guru Granth Sahib, one should recite the Anand Sahib (the first five and the last stanzas) and perform the Ardas.
		The reading of the whole Guru Granth Sahib (intermmitent or non-stop) may be concluded with the reading of Mundawani or the Rag Mala according to the convention traditionally observed at the concerned place.
		Thereafter, after reciting the Anand Sahib, the Ardas of the conclusion of the reading should be offered and the sacred pudding (Karhah Prashad) distributed.
	www.sgpc.net /sikhism/paths.html (612 words)

	AmritWorld.com: Kirpan Da Amrit
		The five beloved ones recite the Gurbani (Jap ji, Jaap sahib, Swayyas, Chaupayee and Anand Sahib) one by one and keep stirring the water with a 'khanda' (double-edged sword).
		Though, it is said that Jap Ji, few stanzas from Jaap Sahib, and six stanzas from Anand Sahib is read while preparing 'Kirpan Da Amrit'; it is possible that only the Jap Ji Sahib is read practically.
		Singh Sahib Joginder Singh wrote that according to 'Khalsa Dharam Shashtar', it is an old tradition to distribute 'Kirpan Da Amrit' to the woman.
	www.amritworld.com /kirpan_da_amrit.html (2639 words)

	Anand Sahib - the Sikh Prayer
		Back home in India, he is perhaps the most quoted author.
		The Holy Guru Granth Sahib contains over 500 verses by Kabir.
		The Sikh community in particular and others who follow the Holy Granth, hold Kabir in the same reverence as the other ten Gurus.
	www.amritsar.com /kabir.shtml (116 words)

	The Sikh Tradition - ANAND SAHIB - Guru Amardas
		The Guru gently cradled the infant in his lap and named him Anand.
		He began singing and composed the whole Anand Sahib on the spot.
		This Anand Sahib, the Song of Bliss, which is sung in Gurdwara, at weddings and other special occasions, was first created in honor of the Sidh Yogi who became the beloved grandson of Guru Amar Das.
	www.sikhnet.com /sikhnet/register.nsf/p/Story3 (358 words)

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