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The beginning

The Ardaas begins with thanking Waheguru

Guru Nanak Dev Ji gave us the knowledge about Waheguru through Mool Mantar, which is the fundamental religious principal.

Mool Mantar reminds us of Waheguru who is the absolute authority of the entire Creation. Nothing can happen without His consent. Hence the Ardaas begins with “ Ik Onkaar ,Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh”. This sentence in it self is deep rooted and needs detailed explanation. In brief it states that Waheguru is the only One, none equal or superior to Him and He alone is ever victorious.


Sri Bhagauti Ji Sahaye

At the first instant every Sikh would like to know the reason for starting the Ardaas seeking help of bhagauti; which implies either godess Durga or the Sword as both aspects are absolutely against the basics of Sikh ideology, which advocates seeking help only from Akaal Purakh.


Vaar Sri Bhagauti Ji Ki Patshahi 10

Vaar is a specific form of poetry. Vaar Bhagauti Ji Ki is the first pauri of Chandi Ki Vaar composed by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, which has been adopted in the Ardaas.

Prethem Bhagauti Simmer ke

The first part of Ardaas,till the end of Teg Bahadar simriye; is composed by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It forms the Mangala Charan of Ardaas.

Since this is the composition of Guru Saheb, it has the status of Gurbani. Hence this sacred composition can not be changed or modified. Knowing or unknowingly many people tend to further decorate it by adding their own adjectives with the intention of showing greater respect but such an action tantamount to superceding Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The additional words are like; Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Sri Guru Teg bahadar Ji etc.

Ardaas is of two types

Personal or Individual
For the entire Sangat

GIVE DETAILS OF EACH AND DESCRIBE THE PROCEDURE
As per Rehat, Ardaas should be done standing with folded hands facing Guru Granth Saheb.

Duee Kar Jodd Kari Ardaas
Tu Thakar Tum Peh Ardaas
In absence of Guru Granth Saheb; where ever Pothi or Gutka exist the Ardaas may be done facing such holy books as Gurbani in them represents the Guru. In absence of these the Ardaas may be done facing any direction as Waheguru is Omni present
Through Ardaas a Sikh remembers all martyrs. The list of such martyrs is very long. Hence they are grouped under a few heads given below:

Panj Pyare
Chaar Sahebjade
Chaali Mukte
Hatthian
Jappian
Tappian
All of them are remembered for the following virtues:

Jina Naam Japia
Wand chakiya
Degh Chalaai
Tegh Vaahi
Vekh Ke Undith Keeta
Dharam Naheen Haariya
Sikhi Kesan Swasaan Naal Nibhaee
Dharam Het Sees Dite
Bandh Bandh Katvae
Khoprian Utarvaayian
Ubliyaan Degaan Vich Baithe
Ariyaan Naal Chirye Gaye
Sava Sava Mann Peesan Peesia
Bachiyan De Tote Tote Karva Ke Galaan Vich Haar Puaye

The priceless contributions of all these Shaheed, Mureed, Pyare, Sachiyare, Dharmi, Sidakvaan Sikhs are remembered in our daily Ardaas. These brave heroes are respected and honoured for the high living achieved through Paath Deedar of Gurbani. They had synchronized themselves with the Guru. In simple words they lived as per Gurmat.

Panj Pyare

The origin of Panj Pyare dates back to the time of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Bhagti and complete Faith in Waheguru were the merits for selection. Jap Ji Saheb states

Panch Parvaan, Panch Pardhaan,
Panche Paave Darghe Maan, Panchaan Ka Gur Ek Dhiyaan
Writings of Bhai Gurdas Ji give a concrete proof of the existence of Panj Pyare during Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s time. (One of them was a khatri from the Uppal family) Names of all the Panj Pyare during the time of first four Gurus are not available.

The Five remembered in Ardaas are those who submitted themselves one by one to Guru Gobind Singh Ji when He asked in the Sangat for five heads on the Baisakhi of 1699. In contrast to the earlier method of selection; these were proclaimed as Guru Saheb’s Pyare based on the combined merits of Bhagti and Shakti.

Entire Creation is composed of only these 5 Tatt
There are 5 Gyan Indries
The mighty thieves are 5; Kaam, Krodh, Lobh, Moh and Ahankar
5 Pyare
5 Banis of Amrit Sanchar
5 Banis of Nitnem
5 Khand or stages of union with Waheguru
5 Shabad as in Anand Saheb; Panch Shabad Tin Anhad Vaaje
All the above and much more not yet known to mankind, is not a mere coincidence but a purposeful act of Waheguru

Chaar Sahebjade
In Punjabi word Sahebjada exclusively denotes the sons of the Ten Gurus. In Ardaas only Four Sahebjade are remembered though their actual numbers are much more as per the breakdown given below.
Guru NanakDev Ji : Baba Sri Chand and Lakhmi Das
Guru Angad Dev Ji : Sri Daasu and Sri Daatu
Guru Amar Das Ji : Baba Mohri and Mohan
Guru Ram Das Ji : Baba Prithi Chand, Mahadev And Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Guru Arjan Dev Ji : Guru Hargobind Ji
Guru Har Gobind Ji : Baba Gurdita, Suraj Mal, Anni Rai and Teg Mal (Guru
Teg Bahadur Ji)
g) Guru Har Rai Ji : Baba Ram Rai and Guru Har Kishan Ji
h) Guru Har Kishan Ji; Not Married
j) Guru Teg Bahadur Ji : Guru Gobind Singh Ji
k) Guru Gobind Singh Ji: Baba Ajit Singh, Jujhar Singh, Jorawar Singh and
Fateh Singh

In all there were 21 sahebjade of which 5 became Guru. Of the remaining 16 only 4 are remembered in the Ardaas. History has to be studied to find proper reasoning for this action.

The four sahebjadas of Guru Gobind Singh Ji were truly the Khalsa and are honoured.

Nanak Naam Chardi Kalaa, Tere Bhane Sarbat Ka Bhala

In Punjabi Mudhavani means the key, seal, crux, synopsis etc of the entire work. The word Mudhavani with minor difference has occurred twice in Guru Granth Saheb. The one recited in daily Rehras is on Page 1429

Mundhavani Mahela 5
Thaal Vich Tinn Vastu Paiyo, Sat Santokh Vicharo

The above Verse conveys the essence of entire Gurbani. Similarly the key to express the essence of Ardaas is;

Nanak Naam Chardi Kalaa Tere Bhane Sarbat Ka Bhala

This Verse is in two parts. Discussing each part separately would lead to better understanding. Linking them together at the end would be more fruitful.

Nanak Naam Chardi Kalaa

Naam

The whole of Guru Granth Saheb gives Gyan of Naam, which is briefly described in Mool Manter. It is explained to some extent in Jap Ji Saheb. The entire Gurbani of Guru Granth Saheb, Bani of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and writings of Bhai Gurdas Ji, Nand Lal Ji etc explain it in greater detail.

Chardi

Chardi means rising or progressing. Since the entire Gurbani revolves around Naam; Chardi indicates the progressive stages of journey towards Naam which is achieved exclusively by Gurparsad. Though it is obtained only through the Grace and Blessing of Waheguru and is showered entirely at His discretion; we cannot absolve ourselves from our duty. It is still our responsibility to make efforts leaving the result to His discretion.


Kalaa

As per Shabad Kosh of Bhai Kahan Singh Nabha; Kalaa has two meanings; Art and War.
Art or Kalaa is the Gift of God. In the present context it relates to Gurparsad.
Fighting a war is also a Kalaa, which is specially taught to the soldiers. However the War in this verse is not the conventional one.
The conventional war is fought between two groups of humans in which bloodshed and destruction are imminent. It is fought for material gains. The War of Chardi does not involve killing human beings as it is a fight between the Surat and Vices.

Chardi Kalaa


Chardi Kalaa is a complex matter. It is difficult to explain in simple words. Like Naam it is more easily experienced than described. Science would not accept its description by words. It cannot be practically demonstrated because it occurs in Sehaj. Any act of demonstration would be construed as a miracle, which is against the Sikh Ethos. It is a challenge, which only a privileged few can experience.

Jis Marne Te Jag Dare Mere Mann Anand, Marne Hi Te Paaye Pooran Parmanand
Nanak Bhagtan Sadda Vigaas Suniye Dookh Paap Ka Naas


Waheguru, Sachiar, Hukum and Naam are synonimous. Mool Manter describes the Virtues of Waheguru. Nirbhau and Nirvair are the Virtues of Waheguru which are difficult to achieve. Then how can such a difficult state of Chardi Kalaa possible for an ordinary human.
Tere Bhane Sarbat Ka Bhala

Tere

The word Tere represents Waheguru.

Bhana


Bhana is Waheguru’s Will, Pleasure, Instruction, Order, Command, Hukum, Blessing, Grace etc.

Bhana is generally misconstrued in the negative sense. People invariably use it to describe some sad happening or something undesirable. In simple terms it is considered derogatory in contrast to Bakshish which is used to describe a happy occasion or fulfilling of a desire which may be either be good intentioned or otherwise. In the real sense both words signify the same meaning irrespective of the results which may seem favorable or not. Waheguru never does anything to cause injury or hurt. Such sad happenings are the creation of people themselves. In short all Goodness is of Waheguru and all evil is due to humans.

Sarbat


It comprises of the entire Creation; both visible and invisible. Human beings, animals, birds, insects, vegetation, nature etc are all included in it.

Bhala

It implies the Good, Welfare, Benefit, Benevolence etc. It is the state of happiness combined with satisfaction as per the Will of Waheguru.

Tere Bhane Sarbat Ka Bhala


The entire line means that obeying Waheguru’s Hukum is in the over all interest and Welfare of the Entire Creation

 

full_taur

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Good one bai... keep up the good work..

& it shows why Sikhism is a universal concept.. as it prays for everyone in the world and for entire world...!!!
 

MaRjAnA

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Meaning of Ardaas

As per some scholars the word Ardaas has been derived from the Persian word Arjdaashat. Araj means Benti or a Request and Daashtan means to submit before some one. Hence Ardaas is to place or submit our request before some one.

There is one more school of thought that word Ardaas is derived from Sanskrit. As per this it is combination of Ardang meaning requesting, seeking or asking and Aas meaning expectation or desire. Thus Ardaas means a method of seeking fulfillment of our desire.

Sikh Panth considers Ardaas as a special request to Waheguru. It is the unified representation of the thought process of the entire Panth on one hand and the humble request of each individual sikh culminating in accepting His will for the over all goodness and welfare of humanity.


Concept of Ardaas in other Faiths or Religions

Ardaas is universal. In all probably every individual at some time or the other has remembered the unknown Power called Waheguru. Every human through some mode or the other converses with Waheguru. This means that Ardaas in some form or the other exists in every Faith or Religion of the world.

Sandhya and Upaasna by Hindus, Namaaj by Muslims, Prayer by Chritians are all akin to Sikh Ardaas. Though at the face they may seem different but in the final analysis their mission is same.
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Significance of Ardaas for Sikhs

Ardaas has a special status in Sikh
Keeta Lodiye Kum So Har Peh Akhiye
Kaaraj Deh Sawaar Satgur Sach Saakhiye

Importance Of Ardaas For Sikhs

Guru Ji has instructed the Sikhs to refrain from the ritualistic beliefs of Shubh, Ashubh, Lagan, Mahurat, Stars, Greh, Days, Time etc. A Sikh only needs to have faith in Ardaas and any one who avoids Ardaas before commencing any task is not dear to the Guru.



 

glitters9

Member
jatt on jaunt thanks mainu sachi tuhadi explanation badi pasand aayi te main chandi han tusi hor kuch vi likho sikh dharam baare.
 

MaRjAnA

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glitters9 said:
jatt on jaunt thanks mainu sachi tuhadi explanation badi pasand aayi te main chandi han tusi hor kuch vi likho sikh dharam baare.
Ok I will put some more stuff here !!!
 

Da Tiwana

Inspector Sa'ab ;)
thanx for sharin this all info here buddy
its all really great work done by the person who all wrote this stuff.

par aithe jado ardaas di gall chall hi rahi hai taan mere man ch ik shanka hai main saareyaan naal saanjhi karna chahona
chhote hunde ardaas ch sunde hunde si
"Sikhan di matt te patt da rakha aap akal purkh Waheguru"
par ajjkal de bhai jiyaan nu pata ni ki ho geya hai ke shortcut baahle use karn lag pe te ardaas ch reh geya
"Sikhan di matt da rakha aap akal purkh Waheguru"
ki tuhaade cho kisse ne vi ehe gall notice kiti hai?
je aidaan hi hai taan ki ajjkal bhai jiyaan nu te baakiyaan nu ehe lagda ke hun Waheguru di lod nahi patt saambhan layi? assi aap hi aapni patt saambhan joge ho gaye haan?
kitte ehi reason taan nahi ke sikhaan di ajjkal patt koi baahli saambhi nahi jaa rahi. roz paggan uttar rahiyaan ne, sikh cover pages te ladayi karde dikhde ne.
plz comment on wot u all think on this.
thanks.
 

tri

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Dear Gurveer,
I shall be grateful to you if you could explain the meaning of Vekh Ke Undith Keeta in the Ardas. May vaheguru bless u
Anand
 
U

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thankyou for wonderful meanings. is this complete ardaas? you have explained only less than half ardaas?? please reply.
 

Goku

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Staff member
Dear Gurveer,
I shall be grateful to you if you could explain the meaning of Vekh Ke Undith Keeta in the Ardas. May vaheguru bless u
Anand

normal human behavior to see the fault in others, the Ardaas guides us, so that through the grace of our Guru we can transcend this human condition and be granted the divine inspiration to look beyond the flaws of others.

And historic meaning is
When sikhs arrested by mugals
They offered gold,money,beautiful young ladies to covert their religion
But they ignored everything
(Dekh ke andith kita)

Meinu taan enna samjh aunda jinni meri khoj aa
Baki ethe seyanne toon seyanne baithe
 
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