Japji Sahib - A Journey for the Soul

Japji Sahib is a gift from God, through Guru Nanak. It is a journey towards union with the Ultimate Truth, which is the essence of Sikhism. Japji Sahib is in poetic form having verses that have deep and profound messages. By following the principles described in Japji Sahib and by living the ordained path, attainment of eternal bliss is possible in this very life. While most of the hymns in Guru Granth Sahib are assigned various ragas (melodies), Japji Sahib is not assigned any raga, and is recited without any musical note. In Japji Sahib, Guru Nanak emphasises the concept that there is only one God; we address Him by many names and that everything happens according to His Divine law. He is beyond human comprehension and union with him can

only be achieved by His Grace. The prerequisite for that is to get rid of one's ego and totally surrender to His Will. The Guru discredits the ritualistic practices and says that the rituals like fasting, walking pilgrimages and penance will not please God. The Guru has said, the way to please God is to speak his language - the language of Love; Love for Him and Love for all His creation. The Guru has said that those who meditate on His Name (His Virtues) with love and devotion will become worthy of His Grace.