

Sri Guru Arjan Dev ji has poured into this composition his very spirit which was peace itself attained from his constant communication with God.ĭevotees recite it in the early hours of the morning. The entire bani has been translated into English as “Jewel of Peace”, “Psalm of Peace” or “Path of Peace”, signifying the soothing effect it has on the mind of the reader.

Sukhmani has been written by Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru and has a great significance among devotees. Sukhmani Sahib is a lengthy composition which spans a total of 35 pages in the holy Guru Granth Sahib, the main scripture and living Guru of Sikhism.
