The Peace Prayer that has accompanied the Sikhs for over four centuries.

The Sukhmani Sahib is one of the most beloved and recited texts in the Sikh tradition: 192 hymns composed by the Fifth Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji , to bestow inner peace upon anyone who sincerely dedicates themselves to it. An integral part of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, this composition has always been considered the medicine of the soul, the cure for mental turmoil, the source of Sukhmani: literally, the "jewel of peace."

You already have the complete Guru Granth Sahib. Why this ebook?

Translation updated to 2026. A contemporary language, revised verse by verse, which restores the poetic depth and theological precision that generalist translations of the entire Granth Sahib are forced to sacrifice for reasons of space.

Total focus on the Prayer for Peace. All 24 Ashtapadis with their respective introductory sāloks , collected in a single dedicated volume. No distractions: each stanza breathes and invites contemplation.

Format designed for daily practice. The Guru Granth Sahib is an ocean; the Sukhmani Sahib is your daily boat. This ebook accompanies you everywhere—in the morning, while traveling, before bed—always ready for recitation ( Nitnem ).

Consistent and transparent terminology. The key concepts— Naam , Maya, Simran, Amrit, Haumai, Sadh Sangat, Darshan, Karma—are rendered with rigor and uniformity throughout the text, making it easy to read even for those unfamiliar with Sanskrit or Gurmukhi .

Ideal for continuous reading. Tradition teaches that the full recitation of the Sukhmani (about 90 minutes) purifies the mind and dissolves the deepest anxiety. Here, the entire journey is contained in a single volume, designed so that nothing interrupts the meditative flow.

Who is it for?

For those who already own the Guru Granth Sahib and wish to immerse themselves in a single, very powerful prayer with the utmost philological and spiritual attention.

For Sikh practitioners seeking a modern and reliable text for daily Nitnem .

To spiritual seekers of all traditions, drawn by the universal message of peace, devotion, and liberation from the ego.

For lovers of mystical poetry: Rumi, Kabir, Mirabai, Hafez — the Sukhmani Sahib belongs to the same pinnacle.

The essence in three verses

By meditating on God, countless souls are saved. By meditating on God, the thirst of desires is quenched. By meditating on God, the fear of death is conquered.

Thus begins the Sukhmani Sahib. Thus begins the journey to inner peace.