Anand Kaaraj Ceremony Of Bliss <> Wedding Ceremony in SIKH Dharam

pauVI ] Pauree: pauRee

keetaa loReeai kamm su har pehi aakheeai kIqw loVIAY kMmu su hir pih AwKIAY ] Whatever work you wish to accomplish, ask the Lord. keetaa loReeai kamm su har pehi aakheeai

kaaraj de-é savaar satgur sach saakheeai kwrju dyie svwir siqgur scu swKIAY ] God will resolve your affairs; the True Guru gives His Guarantee of Truth. kaaraj de-é savaar satgur sach saakheeai

santaa sang niDhaan amrit chaakheeai sMqw sMig inDwnu AMimRqu cwKIAY ] In the Society of the Saints, you shall taste the treasure of Amrit, the Ambrosial Nectar. santaa sang niDhaan amrit chaakheeai

bhai bhanjan miharvaan daas kee raakheeai BY BMjn imhrvwn dws kI rwKIAY ] The Lord is Merciful and Destroys all fears; Lord preserves and protects His slaves. bhai bhanjan miharvaan daas kee raakheeai

naanak har guN gaaé alakh prabh laakheeai nwnk hir gux gwie AlKu pRBu lwKIAY ]20] O Nanak, sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord, and see the Unseen Lord Vaheguru. ||20|| naanak har guN gaaé alakh prabh laakheeai

kIqw loVIAY kMmu su hir pih AwKIAY The Ardaas (Prayer) Ardaas (prayer) is to seek Guru Ji’s blessings before proceeding with wedding ceremony. kIqw loVIAY kMmu su hir pih AwKIAY “Whenever there is any work on hand, address Vaheguru about it and invoke His blessings.” (Ang 92, SGGS)

The Hukamnama (The Order) (Hymn from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji) A Hukamnama is a random reading of the first shabad (hymn) on the ang (page) which Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji opens on. Through the Hukamnama, Guru Ji speaks and showers His blessings upon the couple, the parents and the holy congregation.

Tying the Wedding Knot This ceremony is known as ‘Palle Dee Rasam’, where the bride’s relatives (usually the father) hands one end of the scarf or robe (about 2-3 meter long cloth) to the bride where other end is held by the groom. This signifies father’s blessing & prayer for the couple in front of Guru Granth Sahib so that the couple remains committed to Satguru & hence each other During this ceremony the musicians (Raagis) sing a shabad (hymn).

slok mÚ 5 ] Salok, Fifth Mehl: salok mehlaa panjvaa

ustat nindaa naanak jee mai habh vanjaaee chhoRiaa habh kijh tiaagee ausqiq inMdw nwnk jI mY hB v\weI CoiVAw hBu ikJu iqAwgI ] I have totally discarded praise and slander, O Nanak; I have forsaken and abandoned everything. ustat nindaa naanak jee mai habh vanjaaee chhoRiaa habh kijh tiaagee

habhé saak kooRaavé dithé tau palai tainddai laagee hBy swk kUVwvy ifTy qau plY qYfY lwgI I have seen that all material relationships are false, and so I have grasped hold of the hem of Your robe, Lord. habhé saak kooRaavé dithé tau palai tainddai laagee

The Ceremony Of Bliss Four hymns from the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Ang 773 are read to solemnise the Anand Kaaraj (Ceremony of Bliss). In these hymns, Guru Raam Daas Sahib, the 4th Sikh Guru, has described the stages / vows to attain UNION (Marriage) of the individual soul with the Eternal Soul (GOD). The very same principles apply to relationship between the couple & all human being to develop trustworthy & Loving relationship

The essence of the four hymns may be summed as follows: Devotion of the Almighty God Eradicate EGO thro’ Divine Wisdom recieved from Satguru (by being conscious of God’s supremacy & command) Longing (Bairaag) to experience the Lord Intuitive & unconditional love (Sehaj) for Vaheguru.

During the marriage ceremony, the Granthi recites the first Laav (vow). Musicians (Raagis) then sing the same verse, while the bride and the groom walk clockwise around the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. When the musicians (Raagis) finish singing the verse, the bride and the groom bow and sit down. -This above protocol is repeated for each of the four marriage verses.--

Hymn is composition by the 4th Satguru Guru Ramdas Sahib sUhI mhlw 4 ] Raag Soohee is a melody that creates devotional mood & longing for separated souls to meet the Creator : Hymn is composition by the 4th Satguru Guru Ramdas Sahib soohee mehlaa chautaa

pihlVI lwv First Hymn (Vow) pehilaRee laav

har pehilaRee laav parvirtee karam driRaaeiaa bal raam jeeo hir pihlVI lwv privrqI krm idRVwieAw bil rwm jIau ] In the first round of the marriage ceremony, I am committed to performing the daily duties of married life as sets out by Satguru har pehilaRee laav parvirtee karam driRaaeiaa bal raam jeeo

baaNee brahmaa ved Dharam driRhu paap tajaaeiaa bal raam jeeo bwxI bRhmw vydu Drmu idRVhu pwp qjwieAw bil rwm jIau ] Affirm & practice Gurbani (Guru’s Teaching) and embrace Dharma (the righteous way of life), through which sins are dispelled. baaNee brahmaa ved Dharam driRhu paap tajaaeiaa bal raam jeeo

Dharam driRhu har naam Dhiaavhu simrit naam driRaaeiaa Drmu idRVhu hir nwmu iDAwvhu isimRiq nwmu idRVwieAw ] Hold fast to the Righteous way of life, embracing and enshrining the Lord’s Loving Devotion (the Lord’s Name), as revealed by the Holy scripture. Dharam driRhu har naam Dhiaavhu simrit naam driRaaeiaa

satgur gur pooraa aaraaDhhu sabh kilvikh paap gavaaeiaa siqguru guru pUrw AwrwDhu siB iklivK pwp gvwieAw ] Dwell upon the Perfect True Guru, and all your sins (due to negative thoughts) shall depart. satgur gur pooraa aaraaDhhu sabh kilvikh paap gavaaeiaa

sehaj anand hoaa vaddbhaagee man har har meethaa laaeiaa shj Anµdu hoAw vfBwgI min hir hir mITw lwieAw ] Through your commitment to Satguru, you create great destiny that leads to sweet rememberence of Waheguru and thus spiritual peace and bliss is obtained sehaj anand hoaa vaddbhaagee man har har meethaa laaeiaa

jan kehai naanak laav pehilee aarambh kaaj rachaaeiaa jnu khY nwnku lwv pihlI AwrMBu kwju rcwieAw ]1] Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the first round of the marriage ceremony, the task of union has begun. ||1|| jan kehai naanak laav pehilee aarambh kaaj rachaaeiaa

The bride and groom now bow their head (matha tekh) to Guru Granth Sahib Ji and walk around Guru Ji clockwise while the same verse is sung by the musicians (Raagis). This signifies acceptance of the vow and the walking around is a physical expression of the affirmation and seeking Satguru’s blessing

har pehilaRee laav parvirtee karam driRaaeiaa bal raam jeeo hir pihlVI lwv privrqI krm idRVwieAw bil rwm jIau ] In the first round of the marriage ceremony, I am committed to performing the daily duties of married life as sets out by Satguru har pehilaRee laav parvirtee karam driRaaeiaa bal raam jeeo

baaNee brahmaa ved Dharam driRhu paap tajaaeiaa bal raam jeeo bwxI bRhmw vydu Drmu idRVhu pwp qjwieAw bil rwm jIau ] Affirm & practice Gurbani (Guru’s Teaching) and embrace Dharma (the righteous way of life), through which sins are dispelled. baaNee brahmaa ved Dharam driRhu paap tajaaeiaa bal raam jeeo

Dharam driRhu har naam Dhiaavhu simrit naam driRaaeiaa Drmu idRVhu hir nwmu iDAwvhu isimRiq nwmu idRVwieAw ] Hold fast to the Righteous way of life, embracing and enshrining the Lord’s Loving Devotion (the Lord’s Name), as revealed by the Holy scripture. Dharam driRhu har naam Dhiaavhu simrit naam driRaaeiaa

satgur gur pooraa aaraaDhhu sabh kilvikh paap gavaaeiaa siqguru guru pUrw AwrwDhu siB iklivK pwp gvwieAw ] Dwell upon the Perfect True Guru, and all your sins (due to negative thoughts) shall depart. satgur gur pooraa aaraaDhhu sabh kilvikh paap gavaaeiaa

sehaj anand hoaa vaddbhaagee man har har meethaa laaeiaa shj Anµdu hoAw vfBwgI min hir hir mITw lwieAw ] Through your commitment to Satguru, you create great destiny that leads to sweet rememberence of Waheguru and thus spiritual peace and bliss is obtained sehaj anand hoaa vaddbhaagee man har har meethaa laaeiaa

jan kehai naanak laav pehilee aarambh kaaj rachaaeiaa jnu khY nwnku lwv pihlI AwrMBu kwju rcwieAw ]1] Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the first round of the marriage ceremony, the task of union has begun. ||1|| jan kehai naanak laav pehilee aarambh kaaj rachaaeiaa

The bride and groom now bow their heads (matha tekh) to Guru Ji and sit down to listen to the next hymn (vow).

dUjVI lwv Second Hymn (Vow) doojRee laav

har doojRee laav satgur purakh milaaeiaa bal raam jeeo hir dUjVI lwv siqguru purKu imlwieAw bil rwm jIau ] In the second round of the marriage ceremony, I sacrifice myself to the Lord who has led me to meet the Divine True Guru. har doojRee laav satgur purakh milaaeiaa bal raam jeeo

nirbhau bhai man hoé haumai mail gavaaeiaa bal raam jeeo inrBau BY mnu hoie haumY mYlu gvwieAw bil rwm jIau ] By remaining in the command of the Fearless God (fearing that I may disobey) as revealed by Satguru, the filth of egotism is washed away. nirbhau bhai man hoé haumai mail gavaaeiaa bal raam jeeo

nirmal bhau paaeiaa har guN gaaeiaa har vekhai raam hadooré inrmlu Bau pwieAw hir gux gwieAw hir vyKY rwmu hdUry ] By having the fear of disobeying the Immaculate Lord, I behold the Lord's Presence and thus sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord. nirmal bhau paaeiaa har guN gaaeiaa har vekhai raam hadooré

har aatam raam pasaariaa suaamee sarab rehiaa bharpooré hir Awqm rwmu pswirAw suAwmI srb rihAw BrpUry ] Waheguru, the Supreme Soul, is the Lord and Master of the Universe; He is pervading and permeating everywhere. har aatam raam pasaariaa suaamee sarab rehiaa bharpooré

antar baahar har prabh eiko mil har jan mangal gaaé AMqir bwhir hir pRBu eyko imil hir jn mMgl gwey ] Deep within, and outside as well, there is only One Lord Lord. Meeting with the Lord’s humble servants sing the songs of joy. antar baahar har prabh eiko mil har jan mangal gaaé

jan naanak doojee laav chalaaee anhad shabad vajaaé jn nwnk dUjI lwv clweI Anhd sbd vjwey ]2] Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the second round of the marriage ceremony, the Divine Sound (signifying God’s presence) is realised. ||2|| jan naanak doojee laav chalaaee anhad shabad vajaaé

The bride and groom now bow their head (matha tekh) to Guru Granth Sahib Ji and walk around Guru Ji clockwise while the same verse is sung by the musicians (Raagis). This signifies acceptance of the vow and the walking around is a physical expression of the affirmation and seeking Satguru’s blessing

har doojRee laav satgur purakh milaaeiaa bal raam jeeo hir dUjVI lwv siqguru purKu imlwieAw bil rwm jIau ] In the second round of the marriage ceremony, I sacrifice myself to the Lord who has led me to meet the Divine True Guru. har doojRee laav satgur purakh milaaeiaa bal raam jeeo

nirbhau bhai man hoé haumai mail gavaaeiaa bal raam jeeo inrBau BY mnu hoie haumY mYlu gvwieAw bil rwm jIau ] By remaining in the command of the Fearless God (fearing that I may disobey) as revealed by Satguru, the filth of egotism is washed away. nirbhau bhai man hoé haumai mail gavaaeiaa bal raam jeeo

nirmal bhau paaeiaa har guN gaaeiaa har vekhai raam hadooré inrmlu Bau pwieAw hir gux gwieAw hir vyKY rwmu hdUry ] By having the fear of disobeying the Immaculate Lord, I behold the Lord's Presence and thus sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord. nirmal bhau paaeiaa har guN gaaeiaa har vekhai raam hadooré

har aatam raam pasaariaa suaamee sarab rehiaa bharpooré hir Awqm rwmu pswirAw suAwmI srb rihAw BrpUry ] Waheguru, the Supreme Soul, is the Lord and Master of the Universe; He is pervading and permeating everywhere. har aatam raam pasaariaa suaamee sarab rehiaa bharpooré

antar baahar har prabh eiko mil har jan mangal gaaé AMqir bwhir hir pRBu eyko imil hir jn mMgl gwey ] Deep within, and outside as well, there is only One Lord Lord. Meeting with the Lord’s humble servants sing the songs of joy. antar baahar har prabh eiko mil har jan mangal gaaé

jan naanak doojee laav chalaaee anhad shabad vajaaé jn nwnk dUjI lwv clweI Anhd sbd vjwey ]2] Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the second round of the marriage ceremony, the Divine Sound (signifying God’s presence) is realised. ||2|| jan naanak doojee laav chalaaee anhad shabad vajaaé

The bride and groom now bow their heads (matha tekh) to Guru Ji and sit down to listen to the next hymn (vow).

qIjVI lwv Third Hymn (Vow) teejRee laav

har teejRee laav man chaao bheiaa bairaageeaa bal raam jeeo hir qIjVI lwv min cwau BieAw bYrwgIAw bil rwm jIau ] In the third round of the marriage ceremony, the mind is filled with Divine Love (completely detached from temptations of material world). har teejRee laav man chaao bheiaa bairaageeaa bal raam jeeo

sant janaa har mel har paaeiaa vaddbhaageeaa bal raam jeeo sMq jnw hir mylu hir pwieAw vfBwgIAw bil rwm jIau ] Meeting with the holy persons of the Lord, I have found Waheguru, through the greatest good fortune. sant janaa har mel har paaeiaa vaddbhaageeaa bal raam jeeo

nirmal har paaeiaa har guN gaaeiaa mukh bolee har baaNee inrmlu hir pwieAw hir gux gwieAw muiK bolI hir bwxI ] Now that I have obtained the immaculate Lord Waheguru, I sing Waheguru’s praises and express His glory with my mouth nirmal har paaeiaa har guN gaaeiaa mukh bolee har baaNee

sant janaa vaddbhaagee paaeiaa har katheeai akath kahaaNee sMq jnw vfBwgI pwieAw hir kQIAY AkQ khwxI ] By great good fortune, I have found the holy person, and utter the glory of indescribable account of Waheguru. sant janaa vaddbhaagee paaeiaa har katheeai akath kahaaNee

hirdai har har har Dhun upjee har japeeai mastak bhaag jeeo ihrdY hir hir hir Duin aupjI hir jpIAY msqik Bwgu jIau ] The Divine melody of Waheguru vibrates and resounds within my heart; and thus through my great good destiny, I contemplate on the Lord. hirdai har har har Dhun upjee har japeeai mastak bhaag jeeo

jan naanak bolé teejee laavai har upjai man bairaag jeeo jnu nwnku boly qIjI lwvY hir aupjY min bYrwgu jIau ]3] Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the third round of the marriage ceremony, the mind is filled with deep Love for Waheguru. ||3|| jan naanak bolé teejee laavai har upjai man bairaag jeeo

The bride and groom now bow their head (matha tekh) to Guru Granth Sahib Ji and walk around Guru Ji clockwise while the same verse is sung by the musicians (Raagis). This signifies acceptance of the vow and the walking around is a physical expression of the affirmation and seeking Satguru’s blessing

har teejRee laav man chaao bheiaa bairaageeaa bal raam jeeo hir qIjVI lwv min cwau BieAw bYrwgIAw bil rwm jIau ] In the third round of the marriage ceremony, the mind is filled with Divine Love (completely detached from temptations of material world). har teejRee laav man chaao bheiaa bairaageeaa bal raam jeeo

sant janaa har mel har paaeiaa vaddbhaageeaa bal raam jeeo sMq jnw hir mylu hir pwieAw vfBwgIAw bil rwm jIau ] Meeting with the holy persons of the Lord, I have found Waheguru, through the greatest good fortune. sant janaa har mel har paaeiaa vaddbhaageeaa bal raam jeeo

nirmal har paaeiaa har guN gaaeiaa mukh bolee har baaNee inrmlu hir pwieAw hir gux gwieAw muiK bolI hir bwxI ] Now that I have obtained the immaculate Lord Waheguru, I sing Waheguru’s praises and express His glory with my mouth nirmal har paaeiaa har guN gaaeiaa mukh bolee har baaNee

sant janaa vaddbhaagee paaeiaa har katheeai akath kahaaNee sMq jnw vfBwgI pwieAw hir kQIAY AkQ khwxI ] By great good fortune, I have found the holy person, and utter the glory of indescribable account of Waheguru. sant janaa vaddbhaagee paaeiaa har katheeai akath kahaaNee

hirdai har har har Dhun upjee har japeeai mastak bhaag jeeo ihrdY hir hir hir Duin aupjI hir jpIAY msqik Bwgu jIau ] The Divine melody of Waheguru vibrates and resounds within my heart; and thus through my great good destiny, I contemplate on the Lord. hirdai har har har Dhun upjee har japeeai mastak bhaag jeeo

jan naanak bolé teejee laavai har upjai man bairaag jeeo jnu nwnku boly qIjI lwvY hir aupjY min bYrwgu jIau ]3] Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the third round of the marriage ceremony, the mind is filled with deep Love for Waheguru. ||3|| jan naanak bolé teejee laavai har upjai man bairaag jeeo

The bride and groom now bow their heads (matha tekh) to Guru Ji and sit down to listen to the next hymn (vow).

cauQVI lwv Fourth Hymn (Vow) chauthRee laav

har chauthRee laav man sehaj bheiaa har paaeiaa bal raam jeeo hir cauQVI lwv min shju BieAw hir pwieAw bil rwm jIau ] In the fourth round of the marriage ceremony, my mind has become peaceful & intuitively filled with Lord’s love; I have realised my Lord Waheguru. har chauthRee laav man sehaj bheiaa har paaeiaa bal raam jeeo

gurmukh miliaa sabhaaé har man tan meethaa laaeiaa bal raam jeeo gurmuiK imilAw suBwie hir min qin mITw lwieAw bil rwm jIau ] As Gurmukh, I am intuitively following Waheguru, who seems so sweet to my mind and body. gurmukh miliaa sabhaaé har man tan meethaa laaeiaa bal raam jeeo

har meethaa laaeiaa meré prabh bhaaeiaa andin har liv laaee hir mITw lwieAw myry pRB BwieAw Anidnu hir ilv lweI ] Waheguru seems so sweet to me and I have become pleasing to my Master. Night and day, I focus my consciousness on the Lord. har meethaa laaeiaa meré prabh bhaaeiaa andin har liv laaee

man chindiaa phal paaeiaa suaamee har naam vajee vaaDhaaee mn icMidAw Plu pwieAw suAwmI hir nwim vjI vwDweI ] I have obtained Lord and Master, the fruit of my mind's desires. Waheguru’s Name resounds and resonates. man chindiaa phal paaeiaa suaamee har naam vajee vaaDhaaee

har prabh thaakur kaaj rachaaeiaa Dhan hirdai naam vigaasee hir pRiB Twkuir kwju rcwieAw Dn ihrdY nwim ivgwsI ] Waheguru, the Lord Master, has accomplished the task (of union) and the bride’s heart blossoms forth with Lord’s Devotion (Naam). har prabh thaakur kaaj rachaaeiaa Dhan hirdai naam vigaasee

jan naanak bolé chauthee laavai har paaeiaa prabh avinaasee jnu nwnku boly cauQI lwvY hir pwieAw pRBu AivnwsI ]4]2] Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the fourth round of the marriage ceremony, I have attained my Eternal Lord Waheguru. ||4||2|| jan naanak bolé chauthee laavai har paaeiaa prabh avinaasee

The bride and groom now bow their head (matha tekh) to Guru Granth Sahib Ji and walk around Guru Ji clockwise while the same verse is sung by the musicians (Raagis). This signifies acceptance of the vow and the walking around is a physical expression of the affirmation and seeking Satguru’s blessing

har chauthRee laav man sehaj bheiaa har paaeiaa bal raam jeeo hir cauQVI lwv min shju BieAw hir pwieAw bil rwm jIau ] In the fourth round of the marriage ceremony, my mind has become peaceful & intuitively filled with Lord’s love; I have realised my Lord Waheguru. har chauthRee laav man sehaj bheiaa har paaeiaa bal raam jeeo

gurmukh miliaa sabhaaé har man tan meethaa laaeiaa bal raam jeeo gurmuiK imilAw suBwie hir min qin mITw lwieAw bil rwm jIau ] As Gurmukh, I am intuitively following Waheguru, who seems so sweet to my mind and body. gurmukh miliaa sabhaaé har man tan meethaa laaeiaa bal raam jeeo

har meethaa laaeiaa meré prabh bhaaeiaa andin har liv laaee hir mITw lwieAw myry pRB BwieAw Anidnu hir ilv lweI ] Waheguru seems so sweet to me and I have become pleasing to my Master. Night and day, I focus my consciousness on the Lord. har meethaa laaeiaa meré prabh bhaaeiaa andin har liv laaee

man chindiaa phal paaeiaa suaamee har naam vajee vaaDhaaee mn icMidAw Plu pwieAw suAwmI hir nwim vjI vwDweI ] I have obtained Lord and Master, the fruit of my mind's desires. Waheguru’s Name resounds and resonates. man chindiaa phal paaeiaa suaamee har naam vajee vaaDhaaee

har prabh thaakur kaaj rachaaeiaa Dhan hirdai naam vigaasee hir pRiB Twkuir kwju rcwieAw Dn ihrdY nwim ivgwsI ] Waheguru, the Lord Master, has accomplished the task (of union) and the bride’s heart blossoms forth with Lord’s Devotion (Naam). har prabh thaakur kaaj rachaaeiaa Dhan hirdai naam vigaasee

jan naanak bolé chauthee laavai har paaeiaa prabh avinaasee jnu nwnku boly cauQI lwvY hir pwieAw pRBu AivnwsI ]4]2] Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the fourth round of the marriage ceremony, I have attained my Eternal Lord Waheguru. ||4||2|| jan naanak bolé chauthee laavai har paaeiaa prabh avinaasee

The bride and groom now bow their heads (matha tekh) to Guru Ji and sit down. The Song of Bliss (Anand Sahib) will be sung by the Raagis to celebrate, followed by appropriate hymns (shabads) to Accomplish the Anand karaj (Wedding)

raamukulee mehulaa 3 anundhu rwmklI mhlw 3 Anµdu Raamkalee, Third Mehl, Anand ~ The Song Of Bliss: raamukulee mehulaa 3 anundhu

ik ounkaar sathigur prusaadh <> siqgur pRswid ] One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru: ik ounkaar sathigur prusaadh

anundh bhaeiaa maeree maaeae sathiguroo mai paaeiaa Anµdu BieAw myrI mwey siqgurU mY pwieAw ] I am in ecstasy, O my mother, for I have found my True Guru. anundh bhaeiaa maeree maaeae sathiguroo mai paaeiaa

sathigur th paaeiaa sehuj saethee man vujeeaa vaadhaaeeaa siqguru q pwieAw shj syqI min vjIAw vwDweIAw ] I have found the True Guru, with intuitive ease, and my mind vibrates with the music of bliss. sathigur th paaeiaa sehuj saethee man vujeeaa vaadhaaeeaa

raag ruthun puruvaar pureeaa subudh gaavun aaeeaa rwg rqn prvwr prIAw sbd gwvx AweIAw ] The jewelled melodies and their related celestial harmonies have come to sing the Word of the Shabad. raag ruthun puruvaar pureeaa subudh gaavun aaeeaa

subudho th gaavuhu huree kaeraa man jinee vusaaeiaa sbdo q gwvhu hrI kyrw min ijnI vswieAw ] The Lord dwells within the minds of those who sing the Shabad. subudho th gaavuhu huree kaeraa man jinee vusaaeiaa

kehai naanuk anundh hoaa sathiguroo mai paaeiaa khY nwnku Anµdu hoAw siqgurU mY pwieAw ]1] Says Nanak, I am in ecstasy, for I have found my True Guru. ||1|| kehai naanuk anundh hoaa sathiguroo mai paaeiaa

eae mun maeriaa thoo sudhaa ruhu har naalae ey mn myirAw qU sdw rhu hir nwly ] O my mind, remain always with the Lord. eae mun maeriaa thoo sudhaa ruhu har naalae

har naal ruhu thoo munn maerae dhookh sabh visaarunaa hir nwil rhu qU mMn myry dUK siB ivswrxw ] Remain always with the Lord, O my mind, and all sufferings will be forgotten. har naal ruhu thoo munn maerae dhookh sabh visaarunaa

angeekaar ouhu kurae thaeraa kaaruj sabh suvaarunaa AMgIkwru Ehu kry qyrw kwrj siB svwrxw ] He will accept You as His own, and all your affairs will be perfectly arranged. angeekaar ouhu kurae thaeraa kaaruj sabh suvaarunaa

subhunaa gulaa sumuruth suaamee so kio munuhu visaarae sBnw glw smrQu suAwmI so ikau mnhu ivswry ] Our Lord and Master is all-powerful to do all things, so why forget Him from your mind? subhunaa gulaa sumuruth suaamee so kio munuhu visaarae

kehai naanuk munn maerae sudhaa ruhu har naalae khY nwnku mMn myry sdw rhu hir nwly ]2] Says Nanak, O my mind, remain always with the Lord. ||2|| kehai naanuk munn maerae sudhaa ruhu har naalae

saachae saahibaa kiaa naahee ghar thaerai swcy swihbw ikAw nwhI Gir qyrY ] O my True Lord and Master, what is there which is not in Your celestial home? saachae saahibaa kiaa naahee ghar thaerai

ghar th thaerai subh kish hai jis dhaehi s paaveae Gir q qyrY sBu ikCu hY ijsu dyih su pwvey ] Everything is in Your home; they receive, unto whom You give. ghar th thaerai subh kish hai jis dhaehi s paaveae

sudhaa sifath sulaah thaeree naam man vusaaveae sdw isPiq slwh qyrI nwmu min vswvey ] Constantly singing Your Praises and Glories, Your Name is enshrined in the mind. sudhaa sifath sulaah thaeree naam man vusaaveae

naam jin kai man vasiaa vaajae subudh ghunaerae nwmu ijn kY min visAw vwjy sbd Gnyry ] The divine melody of the Shabad vibrates for those, within whose minds the Naam abides. naam jin kai man vasiaa vaajae subudh ghunaerae

kehai naanuk suchae saahib kiaa naahee ghar thaerai khY nwnku scy swihb ikAw nwhI Gir qyrY ]3] Says Nanak, O my True Lord and Master, what is there which is not in Your home? ||3|| kehai naanuk suchae saahib kiaa naahee ghar thaerai

saachaa naam maeraa aadhaaro swcw nwmu myrw AwDwro ] The True Name is my only support. saachaa naam maeraa aadhaaro

saach naam adhaar maeraa jin bhukhaa sabh guvaaeeaa swcu nwmu ADwru myrw ijin BuKw siB gvweIAw ] The True Name is my only support; it satisfies all hunger. saach naam adhaar maeraa jin bhukhaa sabh guvaaeeaa

kar saath sukh man aae vasiaa jin eishaa sabh pujaaeeaa kir sWiq suK min Awie visAw ijin ieCw siB pujweIAw ] It has brought peace and tranquility to my mind; it has fulfilled all my desires. kar saath sukh man aae vasiaa jin eishaa sabh pujaaeeaa

sudhaa kurubaan keethaa guroo vittuhu jis dheeaa eaehi vaddiaaeeaa sdw kurbwxu kIqw gurU ivthu ijs dIAw eyih vifAweIAw ] I am forever a sacrifice to the Guru, who possesses such glorious greatness. sudhaa kurubaan keethaa guroo vittuhu jis dheeaa eaehi vaddiaaeeaa

kehai naanuk sunuhu sunthuhu subadh dhuruhu piaaro khY nwnku suxhu sMqhu sbid Drhu ipAwro ] Says Nanak, listen, O Saints; enshrine love for the Shabad. kehai naanuk sunuhu sunthuhu subadh dhuruhu piaaro

saachaa naam maeraa aadhaaro swcw nwmu myrw AwDwro ]4] The True Name is my only support. ||4|| saachaa naam maeraa aadhaaro

vaajae punch subudh thith ghar subhaagai vwjy pMc sbd iqqu Gir sBwgY ] The Panch Shabad, the five primal sounds, vibrate in that blessed house. vaajae punch subudh thith ghar subhaagai

ghar subhaagai subudh vaajae kulaa jith ghar dhaareeaa Gir sBwgY sbd vwjy klw ijqu Gir DwrIAw ] In that blessed house, the Shabad vibrates; He infuses His almighty power into it. ghar subhaagai subudh vaajae kulaa jith ghar dhaareeaa

punch dhooth thudh vas keethae kaal kunttuk maariaa pMc dUq quDu vis kIqy kwlu kMtku mwirAw ] Through You, we subdue the five demons of desire, and slay Death, the torturer. punch dhooth thudh vas keethae kaal kunttuk maariaa

dhur kuram paaeiaa thudh jin ko s naam har kai laagae Duir krim pwieAw quDu ijn kau is nwim hir kY lwgy ] Those who have such pre-ordained destiny are attached to the Lord's Name. dhur kuram paaeiaa thudh jin ko s naam har kai laagae

kehai naanuk theh sukh hoaa thith ghar anehudh vaajae khY nwnku qh suKu hoAw iqqu Gir Anhd vwjy ]5] Says Nanak, they are at peace, and the unstruck sound current vibrates within their homes. ||5|| kehai naanuk theh sukh hoaa thith ghar anehudh vaajae

anudh sunuhu vuddubhaageeho sugul munoruth poorae Andu suxhu vfBwgIho sgl mnorQ pUry ] Listen to the song of bliss, O most fortunate ones; all your longings shall be fulfilled. anudh sunuhu vuddubhaageeho sugul munoruth poorae

paarubrehum prubh paaeiaa outhurae sugul visoorae pwrbRhmu pRBu pwieAw auqry sgl ivsUry ] I have obtained the Supreme Lord God, and all sorrows have been forgotten. paarubrehum prubh paaeiaa outhurae sugul visoorae

dhookh rog sunthaap outhurae sunee suchee baanee dUK rog sMqwp auqry suxI scI bwxI ] Pain, illness and suffering have departed, listening to the True Bani. dhookh rog sunthaap outhurae sunee suchee baanee

sunth saajun bheae surusae poorae gur thae jaanee sMq swjn Bey srsy pUry gur qy jwxI ] The Saints and their friends are in ecstasy, knowing the Perfect Guru. sunth saajun bheae surusae poorae gur thae jaanee

sunuthae puneeth kehuthae pavith sathigur rehiaa bhurupoorae suxqy punIq khqy pivqu siqguru rihAw BrpUry ] Pure are the listeners, and pure are the speakers; the True Guru is all-pervading and permeating. sunuthae puneeth kehuthae pavith sathigur rehiaa bhurupoorae

binuvunth naanuk gur churun laagae vaajae anehudh thoorae ibnvMiq nwnku gur crx lwgy vwjy Anhd qUry ]40]1] Prays Nanak, touching the Guru's Feet, the unstruck sound current of the celestial bugles vibrates and resounds. ||40||1|| binuvunth naanuk gur churun laagae vaajae anehudh thoorae

vIAwhu hoAw myry bwbulw gurmuKy hir pwieAw ] My marriage has been performed, O my father. As Gurmukh, I have found the Lord. veeaahu hoaa maerae baabulaa guramukhae har paaeiaa |

AigAwnu AMDyrw kitAw gur igAwnu pRcMfu blwieAw ] The darkness of ignorance has been dispelled. The Guru has revealed the blazing light of spiritual wisdom. agiaan andhaeraa kattiaa gur giaan prachandd balaaeiaa |

bilAw gur igAwnu AMDyrw ibnisAw hir rqnu pdwrQu lwDw ] This spiritual wisdom given by the Guru shines forth, and the darkness has been dispelled. I have found the Priceless Jewel of the Lord. baliaa gur giaan andhaeraa binasiaa har rathan padhaarath laadhaa |

haumY rogu gieAw duKu lwQw Awpu AwpY gurmiq KwDw ] The sickness of my ego has been dispelled, and my pain is over and done. Through the Guru's Teachings, my identity has consumed my identical identity. houmai rog gaeiaa dhukh laathaa aap aapai guramath khaadhaa |

Akwl mUriq vru pwieAw AibnwsI nw kdy mrY n jwieAw ] I have obtained my Husband Lord, the Akaal Moorat, the Undying Form. He is Imperishable; He shall never die, and He shall never ever leave. akaal moorath var paaeiaa abinaasee naa kadhae marai n jaaeiaa |

vIAwhu hoAw myry bwbolw gurmuKy hir pwieAw ]2] My marriage has been performed, O my father. As Gurmukh, I have found the Lord. ||2|| veeaahu hoaa maerae baabolaa guramukhae har paaeiaa |2|

Closing of the Wedding Ceremony Everyone will now stand for the Ardaas (standing prayer) to thank Waheguru and Guru Ji for the completion of the marriage and for the whole congregation to join to ask Waheguru to bless the couple.

The Hukamnama – The Order (Hymn from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji) A Hukamnama is a random reading of the first shabad (hymn) on the ang (page) which Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji opens on. Through the Hukamnama, Satguru Ji speaks and showers His blessings the holy congregation and gives guidance to the married couple.

Distribution of Karhah Parshaad Karhah Parshaad is a sweet pudding, which is made of wheat flour, purified butter/ghee, sugar and water. Sewdaars (volunteers) will distribute Karhah Parshaad to all, which one receives by cupping both hands together. It signifies a blessing from Satguru.