Nitnem Spiritual Practices of Sikhism

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Nitnem is the daily prayer book of the Sikhs, which collects the verses sung and recited daily by all practicing Sikhs and those who are aware of the teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev. These beautiful verses are read every morning, at sunset, and before retiring to inspire and elevate the heart.

The verses of Nitnem are a soaring statement of the majesty of the Divine and its One, Complete, and Transcendent nature, without division or duality. Swami Rama's beautiful verse interpretation of these prayers allows the modern reader to understand and share in the joyous state of mind that is the essence of the Sikh tradition.

"It is hoped that an appreciation of these beautiful composition will inspire the reader to daily remembrance of the Word and meditation. Let all rededicate their minds and hearts in devotion. Let all rededicate their minds and hearts in devotion to the Supreme One and the expression of compassion, love, and service for mankind."

About the Author

Yogi, scientist, philosopher, humanitarian, and mystic poet, Swami Rama is the founder and spiritual head of the Himalayan International Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy, with its headquarters in Honesdale, Pennsylvania and therapy and educational center throughout the world. He was born in a Himalayan valley of Uttar Pradesh, India, in 1925 and was initiated and anointed in early childhood by a great sage of the Himalayas. He studied with many adepts, and then traveled to Tibet to study with his grandmaster. From 1949 to 1952 he held the prestige and dignity of Shankaracharya (spiritual leader) in Karvirpitham in the South of India. He then turned to the Himalayas to intensify his meditative practice in the cave monasteries and to establish an ashram in Rishikesh.

Later he continued his investigation of Western psychology and philosophy at several European universities, and he taught in Japan before coming to the United States in 1969. The following year he served as a consultant to the Voluntary Controls Project of the Research Department of the Menninger Foundation. There he demonstrated, under laboratory conditions, precise control over his autonomic nervous system and brain. The findings of that research increased the scientific community's understanding of the human ability to control autonomic functioning and to attain previously unrecognized levels of consciousness.

Shortly thereafter, Swami Rama founded the Himalayan Institute as a means to synthesize the ancient teachings of the East with the modern approaches of the West. He has played a major role in bringing the insights of yoga psychology and philosophy to the attention of the physicians and psychologists of the West. He continues to teach students around the world while intensifying his writing and meditative practices. He is the author of many books and currently spends most of his time in the mountains of Northern India and in Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Contents:

Introduction by K. S. Duggal
The verses of Nitnem
JAPU JI
JAAP SAHIB
SAVAIYE
RAHIRAS
CHAUPAI
ANAND
ARDAS (SUPPLICATION)
KIRTAN SOHILA
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