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Encyclopedia > Chaupai (Sikhism)

Chaupai is the short name for the Sikh prayer or Gurbani whose full name is Kabiobach Bainti Chaupai. It is a hymn compiled by the tenth Sikh Guru - Guru Gobind Singh. This hymn is also a sub-section of the main evening prayers of the Sikhs called Rehras. The Chaupai is part of the second most important Sikh Holy Book called the Dasam Granth. A Sikh man wearing a turban A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism, a religious faith originating in the Punjab. ... Maria Magdalene in prayer. ... Sikh Holy Texts Bani is the term used by Sikhs to refer to various sections of the Holy Text that appears in their several Holy Books The important Banis are listed below: Japji Sahib 1. ... References ^ Tirha, B. B. A Taste of Trascendence, (2002) p. ... Guru Gobind Singh Guru Gobind Singh (Punjabi: ) (Patna, Bihar, India, December 22, 1666 – October 7, 1708, Nanded, Maharashtra,India) was the tenth and last of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism and became Guru on November 11, 1675 following in the footsteps of his father Guru Teg Bahadur. ... Evening prayer of the Sikhs. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...


Below are the beginning 4 parts of 25 of this prayer: Kabiyo Baach Bayntee. Chaupa-ee

  • Please guard us with Your Hands. All my heart's desires are fulfilled. My mind is focused on Your Feet. Sustain us as Your Own.(1)
  • Destroy all our enemies. With Your Hands protect me. In Bliss remains my household, servants, sikh, O Creator! (2)
  • Give me your personal protection. Restrain all my adversaries, Today. You’ve Fulfilled my Wishes. My Thirst for Your Worship grows(3).
  • Leaving You, may I never worship another. All my needs, I get from You. You save my Sikhs & Devotees. One-by-One you demolish my foe (4)

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External links

  • Bainti Chaupai with English Translation & Transliteration
  • Dasam Granth and Chaupai Sahib translation
  • Audio by Sikhnet.com


 
 

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