THE SOHILA[1]
Guru Nanak, Rag Gauri Dipaki
In the house in which God's praise is sung and He is meditated on,
Sing the Sohila and remember the Creator.
Sing the Sohila of my Fearless Lord; I am a sacrifice to that song of joy by which everlasting comfort is obtained.
Ever and ever living things are watched over; the Giver regardeth their wants.
When even Thy gifts cannot be appraised, who can appraise the Giver?
The year and the auspicious time for marriage are recorded; relations meet and pour oil on me the bride.
O my friends, pray for me that I may meet my Lord.
This message is ever sent to every house: such invitations are ever issued.
Remember the Caller; Nanak, the day is approaching.
Guru Nanak, Rag Asa
There are six schools of philosophy, six teachers, and six doctrines.
The Guru of gurus is but one, though He hath various forms.
O father, preserve the system
In which the Creator is praised;[2] that will redound to thy glory.
As there is one sun and many seasons,
- ↑ The collection of hymns called Sohila is repeated at bedtime by pious Sikhs. It consists of three hymns of Guru Nānak, one of Guru Rām Dās, and one of Guru Arjan. The word Sohila is derived from sowan wela meaning in the Panjābi language the time for sleep.
- ↑ The meaning is that Guru Nānak rejects the Hindu systems.
