Japji Sahib
The Song of the Soul
Japji Sahib is the first and most important Bani in the Guru Granth Sahib. Composed by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, it opens with the Mool Mantar — the fundamental statement of Sikh theology — and consists of 38 Pauris (stanzas) plus a Salok. It is recited every morning before sunrise and is considered the gateway to understanding Gurbani.
Significance
Japji Sahib encapsulates the entire philosophy of Sikhism. It describes the nature of God, the path to liberation, the stages of spiritual progress (Panj Khands), and the qualities of a true devotee. Guru Nanak declares that through Naam Simran and God's grace, the soul can merge with the Divine.
Selected Verses (10 shown)
Showing selected verses for study and reference.
For the complete Bani, please refer to the Guru Granth Sahib reader (Ang 1–8) or a printed Gutka Sahib.