Gurbani cites Aisa Giaan Japo Man Mere, Hovo Chakar Sache Kere, where the word Jap means to understand wisdom. A conventional meaning for Jap(u) is to recite, to repeat, or to chant.Japji Sahib In Punjabi Text Meaning of Jap(u) įollowing are some accepted meanings of Jap: Japji is chanted in the Sikh tradition at the initiation ceremony and during the cremation ceremony. Related to Jap ji is the Jaapu Sahib (Punjabi: :ਜਾਪੁ), the latter is found at the start of Dasam Granth and was composed by Guru Gobind Singh. In Jap ji it is stated that God is indescribable the only true form of worship is worship of Nam (inner Word, Sound, Power), realization of God, and to remain always in the Holy Will of that loving God, accomplished with the grace of the True Guru. Notable is Nanak's discourse on 'what is true worship' and what is the nature of God'. It is regarded amongst the most important Bani or 'set of verses' by the Sikhs, as it is the first Bani in Nitnem. Jap ji is believed to be the first composition of Guru Nanak, and is now considered the comprehensive essence of Sikh faith. Jap ji begins with Mool Mantra and is followed by 38 pauris (stanzas) and ends with a final Salok at the end of this composition. It was composed by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Guru in the line of ten Sikh Gurus. Jap ji is a prayer at the beginning of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, considered the holy scripture of Sikhs.
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