Nitnem

A term used in Sikhism to describe daily prayers.

  • In the morning: the Japji of Guru Nanak, and Jap and Ten Swayyas of Guru Gobind Singh.
  • At sunset: Rahiras, a collection of nine hymns by Guru Nanak, Guru Amar Das and Guru Arjun.
  • Before bed: the Kirtan Sohila, five hymns also by Guru Nanak, Guru Amar Das and Guru Arjun.
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