

According to the women, the 'bani' not only fulfills one's wishes but also brings peace of mind.

Sukhmani s hib This composition by Guru Arjan, found in the Adi Granth on. This Bani appears in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The discourse concluded with an 'ardas'- the final prayer - followed by community meal. The prayer Ardas is read, and a random reading taken from the book (vak). Sukhmani Sahib was written by the 5th Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. Das' hymn Anand ('Bliss') and Guru Arjan's Sukhmani ('Pearl of Peace'). The group owns bulk of holy scriptures and carries it along wherever the function is held. there may be a continuous reading (akhand path) of the Guru Granth Sahib by. The women took turns to read the discourse of 192 hymns, which was followed by a 'kirtan' on musical instruments. More than 30 devotees from the colony attended the religious function that went on from 11am to 2.30pm. LUDHIANA: Women residents of SBS Nagar, B block, held a religious discourse of 'Sukhmani Sahib' on Wednesday at the house of homemaker Shelly Chopra, followed by a community meal.
