The prayer was composed by the tenth Sikh Master, Guru Gobind Singh and is found at the start of the Sikh scripture Dasam Granth. Jaap Sahib(or Japu Sahib) is the morning prayer of the Sikhs. It is regarded amongst the most important Bani or ‘set of verses’ by the Sikhs, as it is the first Bani in Nitnem. Jap Ji Sahib is believed to be the first composition of Guru Nanak and is now considered the comprehensive essence of Sikh faith. Jap Ji Sahib begins with Mool Mantra and is followed by 38 pauris (stanzas) and ends with a final Salok at the end of this composition. It was composed by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Guru in the line of ten Sikh Gurus. Jap Ji Sahib is a prayer at the beginning of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, considered the holy scripture of Sikhs. There are five hymns (Five Banis) to be done during Amrit Vela (early morning), the Rehras Sahib hymn for the evening and Kirtan Sohila for the night, The morning and evening prayers should be followed by an Ardaas. Optionally additional prayers may be added to a Sikh’s nitnem. These are mandatory and to be read by every Amritdhari Sikh as expressed in the Sikh Rehat Maryada. Nitnem Path is a collection of Sikh hymns (Gurbani) to be read minimally 3 different times of the day. Sikh Festivals (Nanakshahi Calendar 2021).
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