The word “pauri” means “step,” as on a staircase. The structure of Japji is beautifully technical and precise. With the complete recitation of Japji Sahib, it is said that every problem can be solved and dissolved. Meditation on each of the remaining 38 verses offers equally unique, rich and powerful pathways of healing, self-discovery and revelation. Recitation of this pauri eleven times a day will lift you from the deepest depression, insecurity, nightmares and loss. Similarly, it is said that the total knowledge of God and ecstasy is contained in the first pauri. Reciting the Mool Mantra, for example, gives an experience of the depth and consciousness of your soul and can change your destiny to complete prosperity. Sounds have profound effects on the psyche, and when they are arranged in the science of naad, they have very specific transformative power.īy reciting different stanzas-or pauris-of Japji eleven times a day, one can access very specific effects. The power of Japji comes from the combination of its sounds, or naad. Step by step, Japji gives you the comprehensive power to know yourself as you are and be with God’s Creation in a spirit of joyful surrender. The Sound Current of Japji and the meaning of its words, when meditated upon with openness and love, awakens a soul to its destiny. Stated very clearly, “Guru Nanak spoke Japji as a way to guide and enlighten other human beings about the reality of the Divine within the Creation.' Japji is a teacher for anyone seeking Truth.

It was written by Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru who, with his companion, Mardana, traveled on foot over thousands of miles teaching people through song and simple inspiration to live exalted and simple lives. Japji is one of the five daily prayers of the Sikhs. The repetition of Japji gives you a consistent projection and allows you to access your own infinite source of inspiration and depth.

Japji sahib with lyrics