Anand Kaaraj

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Anand Kaaraj

• The Sikh Wedding Ceremony

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paurree
pauVI
Pauree
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keetaa lorreeai kamm su har pehi aakheeai
kIqw loVIAY kMmu su hir pih AwKIAY
Whatever work you wish to accomplish-tell it to
the Lord.
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kaaraj de-é savaar sat(i)gur sach saakheeai
kwrju dyie svwir siqgur scu swKIAY
He will resolve your affairs the True Guru gives
His Guarantee of Truth.
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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.
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bhai bhanjan miharvaan daas kee raakheeai
BY BMjn imhrvwn dws kI rwKIAY
The Lord is the Merciful Destroyer of fear He
preserves and protects His slaves.
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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
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The first (Introductionary) Ardaas

• In this Ardaas (prayer) only the bride and groom
  and their parents stand and participate to seek
  Guru Jis 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)
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The First 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.

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Tying the Wedding Knot

• This ceremony is known as Palle Dee Rasam,
  where the brides relatives (usually the father)
  give her away to the groom.
• Holding the boys sarf in her hand, the bride and
  groom physically join in communion, ready to
  accept and affirm their marriage vows in front of
  Guru Ji
• During this ceremony the musicians (Raagis) sing
  a shabad (hymn).

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salok mehlaa panjvaa
slok mÚ 5
Salok, Fifth Mehl
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ustat nindaa naanak jee mai habh vanjaaee
chhorriaa 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.
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habhé saak koorraavé dithé tau palai taiddai
laagee
hBy swk kUVwvy ifTy qau plY qYfY lwgI 1
I have seen that all relationships are false, and
so I have grasped hold of the hem of Your robe,
Lord. 1
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The Advice to Couple

• At this point the Granthi Singh (the person who
  reads and explains Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji)
  explains to the the couple the importance of
  married in relation to Gurmat (the Gurus
  teachings) and how through the Gurus teachings
  they can make their life peaceful and happier.
• The couple are asked whether they have taken
  Amrit (baptism), and if not they are asked to
  agree that in the near future both husband and
  wife will take Amrit and commit themselves to the
  Guru, just as today they have committed
  themselves to one another.

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The main marriage ceremony

• Four hymns from the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji are
  read to solemnise the Anand Kaaraj (Sikh
  marriage).
• In these hymns, Guru Raam Daas Ji, the fourth
  Sikh Guru, has described the marriage of the
  individual soul with the Eternal Soul.
• These four hymns mention four stages in the
  progression of love between spouses and also of
  human souls towards union with the Supreme Soul,
  Vaheguru.

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• Marriage is a spiritual journey of one soul in
  two bodies, which needs love, mutual respect,
  mutual trust, mutual adjustment and commitment to
  attain unity with Vaheguru.
• The essence of the four hymns may be summed in
  the following words - Contemplation of
  Vahegurus Name - Fear of the Immaculate
  Vaheguru - Bairaag and longing of Divine Love -
  Harmony and attainment of Vaheguru
• Guru Raam Daas Ji mentions that the married life
  should be moulded to the spiritual and ideal
  teachings contained in these hymns.

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• 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 protocol is repeated for each of the four
marriage verses.
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soohee mehlaa chautaa
sUhI mhlw 4
Soohee, Fourth Mehl
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First Hymn (Vow)
pihlVI lwv
pehilarree laav
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har pehilarree laav parvirtee karam drirraaeiaa
bal raam jeeo
hir pihlVI lwv privrqI krm idRVwieAw bil rwm jIau

In the first round of the marriage ceremony,
Vaheguru sets out His Instructions for performing
the daily duties of married life.
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baanee brahmaa ved dharam drirrhu paap tajaaeiaa
bal raam jeeo
bwxI bRhmw vydu Drmu idRVhu pwp qjwieAw bil rwm
jIau
Instead of the hymns of the Vedas to Brahma,
embrace the righteous conduct of Dharma, and
renounce sinful actions.
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dharam drirrhu har naam dhiaavhu simrit naam
drirraaeiaa
Drmu idRVhu hir nwmu iDAwvhu isimRiq nwmu
idRVwieAw
Meditate on the Lord's Name embrace and enshrine
the contemplative remembrance of the Naam.
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sat(i)gur gur pooraa aaraadhhu sabh kilvikh paap
gavaaeiaa
siqguru guru pUrw AwrwDhu siB iklivK pwp gvwieAw
Worship and adore the Guru, the Perfect True
Guru, and all your sins shall be dispelled.
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sehaj anand hoaa vaddbhaagee man har har meethaa
laaeiaa
shj Anµdu hoAw vfBwgI min hir hir mITw lwieAw
By great good fortune, joyous bliss is attained,
and the Lord, Har, Har, seems sweet to the mind.
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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 marriage
ceremony has begun. 1
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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.

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har pehilarree laav parvirtee karam drirraaeiaa
bal raam jeeo
hir pihlVI lwv privrqI krm idRVwieAw bil rwm jIau

In the first round of the marriage ceremony,
Vaheguru sets out His Instructions for performing
the daily duties of married life.
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baanee brahmaa ved dharam drirrhu paap tajaaeiaa
bal raam jeeo
bwxI bRhmw vydu Drmu idRVhu pwp qjwieAw bil rwm
jIau
Instead of the hymns of the Vedas to Brahma,
embrace the righteous conduct of Dharma, and
renounce sinful actions.
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dharam drirrhu har naam dhiaavhu simrit naam
drirraaeiaa
Drmu idRVhu hir nwmu iDAwvhu isimRiq nwmu
idRVwieAw
Meditate on the Lord's Name embrace and enshrine
the contemplative remembrance of the Naam.
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sat(i)gur gur pooraa aaraadhhu sabh kilvikh paap
gavaaeiaa
siqguru guru pUrw AwrwDhu siB iklivK pwp gvwieAw
Worship and adore the Guru, the Perfect True
Guru, and all your sins shall be dispelled.
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sehaj anand hoaa vaddbhaagee man har har meethaa
laaeiaa
shj Anµdu hoAw vfBwgI min hir hir mITw lwieAw
By great good fortune, joyous bliss is attained,
and the Lord, Har, Har, seems sweet to the mind.
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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 marriage
ceremony has begun. 1
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The bridge and groom now bow their heads (matha
tekh) to Guru Ji and sit down to listen to the
next hymn (vow).
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Second Hymn (Vow)
dUjVI lwv
doojree laav
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har doojrree laav sat(i)gur purakh milaaeiaa bal
raam jeeo
hir dUjVI lwv siqguru purKu imlwieAw bil rwm jIau

In the second round of the marriage ceremony, the
Lord leads you to meet the True Guru, the Primal
Being.
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nirbhau bhai man hoé haumai mail gavaaeiaa bal
raam jeeo
inrBau BY mnu hoie haumY mYlu gvwieAw bil rwm
jIau
With the Fear of God, the Fearless Lord in the
mind, the filth of egotism is eradicated.
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nirmal bhau paaeiaa har gun gaaeiaa har vekhai
raam hadooré
inrmlu Bau pwieAw hir gux gwieAw hir vyKY rwmu
hdUry
In the Fear of God, the Immaculate Lord, sing the
Glorious Praises of the Lord, and behold the
Lord's Presence before you.
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har aatam raam pasaariaa suaamee sarab rehiaa
bharpooré
hir Awqm rwmu pswirAw suAwmI srb rihAw BrpUry
The Lord, the Supreme Soul, is the Lord and
Master of the Universe He is pervading and
permeating everywhere, fully filling all spaces.
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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
the One Lord Vaheguru. Meeting together, the
humble servants of the Lord sing the songs of joy.
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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 unstruck
sound current of the Shabad resounds. 2
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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.

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har doojrree laav sat(i)gur purakh milaaeiaa bal
raam jeeo
hir dUjVI lwv siqguru purKu imlwieAw bil rwm jIau

In the second round of the marriage ceremony, the
Lord leads you to meet the True Guru, the Primal
Being.
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nirbhau bhai man hoé haumai mail gavaaeiaa bal
raam jeeo
inrBau BY mnu hoie haumY mYlu gvwieAw bil rwm
jIau
With the Fear of God, the Fearless Lord in the
mind, the filth of egotism is eradicated.
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nirmal bhau paaeiaa har gun gaaeiaa har vekhai
raam hadooré
inrmlu Bau pwieAw hir gux gwieAw hir vyKY rwmu
hdUry
In the Fear of God, the Immaculate Lord, sing the
Glorious Praises of the Lord, and behold the
Lord's Presence before you.
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har aatam raam pasaariaa suaamee sarab rehiaa
bharpooré
hir Awqm rwmu pswirAw suAwmI srb rihAw BrpUry
The Lord, the Supreme Soul, is the Lord and
Master of the Universe He is pervading and
permeating everywhere, fully filling all spaces.
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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
the One Lord Vaheguru. Meeting together, the
humble servants of the Lord sing the songs of joy.
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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 unstruck
sound current of the Shabad resounds. 2
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The bridge and groom now bow their heads (matha
tekh) to Guru Ji and sit down to listen to the
next hymn (vow).
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Third Hymn (Vow)
qIjVI lwv
teejrree laav
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har teejrree 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.
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sant janaa har mel har paaeiaa vaddbhaageeaa bal
raam jeeo
sMq jnw hir mylu hir pwieAw vfBwgIAw bil rwm jIau

Meeting with the humble Saints of the Lord, I
have found the Lord, by great good fortune.
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nirmal har paaeiaa har gun gaaeiaa mukh bolee har
baanee
inrmlu hir pwieAw hir gux gwieAw muiK bolI hir
bwxI
I have found the Immaculate Lord, and I sing the
Glorious Praises of Vaheguru. I speak the Word of
the Lord's Baani.
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sant janaa vaddbhaagee paaeiaa har katheeai akath
kahaanee
sMq jnw vfBwgI pwieAw hir kQIAY AkQ khwxI
By great good fortune, I have found the humble
Saints, and I speak the Unspoken Speech of the
Lord.
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hirdai har har har dhun upjee har japeeai mastak
bhaag jeeo
ihrdY hir hir hir Duin aupjI hir jpIAY msqik Bwgu
jIau
The Name of the Lord, Har, Har, Har, vibrates and
resounds within my heart meditating on Vaheguru,
I have realised the destiny inscribed upon my
forehead.
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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 Divine Love for Vaheguru. 3
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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.

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har teejrree 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.
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sant janaa har mel har paaeiaa vaddbhaageeaa bal
raam jeeo
sMq jnw hir mylu hir pwieAw vfBwgIAw bil rwm jIau

Meeting with the humble Saints of the Lord, I
have found the Lord, by great good fortune.
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nirmal har paaeiaa har gun gaaeiaa mukh bolee har
baanee
inrmlu hir pwieAw hir gux gwieAw muiK bolI hir
bwxI
I have found the Immaculate Lord, and I sing the
Glorious Praises of Vaheguru. I speak the Word of
the Lord's Baani.
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sant janaa vaddbhaagee paaeiaa har katheeai akath
kahaanee
sMq jnw vfBwgI pwieAw hir kQIAY AkQ khwxI
By great good fortune, I have found the humble
Saints, and I speak the Unspoken Speech of the
Lord.
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hirdai har har har dhun upjee har japeeai mastak
bhaag jeeo
ihrdY hir hir hir Duin aupjI hir jpIAY msqik Bwgu
jIau
The Name of the Lord, Har, Har, Har, vibrates and
resounds within my heart meditating on Vaheguru,
I have realised the destiny inscribed upon my
forehead.
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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 Divine Love for Vaheguru. 3
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The bridge and groom now bow their heads (matha
tekh) to Guru Ji and sit down to listen to the
next hymn (vow).
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Fourth Hymn (Vow)
cauQVI lwv
chautree laav
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har chautrree 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 I have found the Lord.
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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 have met Him, with intuitive ease
the Lord seems so sweet to my mind and body.
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har meethaa laaeiaa meré prabh bhaaeiaa andin har
liv laaee
hir mITw lwieAw myry pRB BwieAw Anidnu hir ilv
lweI
The Lord seems so sweet I am pleasing to my
Vaheguru. Night and day, I lovingly focus my
consciousness on the Lord.
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man chindiaa phal paaeiaa suaamee har naam vajee
vaadhaaee
mn icMidAw Plu pwieAw suAwmI hir nwim vjI vwDweI
I have obtained my Lord and Master, the fruit of
my mind's desires. The Lord's Name resounds and
resonates.
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har prabh thaakur kaaj rachaaeiaa dhan hirdai
naam vigaasee
hir pRiB Twkuir kwju rcwieAw Dn ihrdY nwim ivgwsI

The Lord Vaheguru, my Lord and Master, blends
with His bride, and her heart blossoms forth in
the Naam.
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jan naanak bolé chautee laavai har paaeiaa prabh
avinaasee
jnu nwnku boly cauQI lwvY hir pwieAw pRBu AivnwsI
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Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the fourth
round of the marriage ceremony, we have found the
Eternal Lord Vaheguru. 42
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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.

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har chautrree 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 I have found the Lord.
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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 have met Him, with intuitive ease
the Lord seems so sweet to my mind and body.
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har meethaa laaeiaa meré prabh bhaaeiaa andin har
liv laaee
hir mITw lwieAw myry pRB BwieAw Anidnu hir ilv
lweI
The Lord seems so sweet I am pleasing to my
Vaheguru. Night and day, I lovingly focus my
consciousness on the Lord.
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man chindiaa phal paaeiaa suaamee har naam vajee
vaadhaaee
mn icMidAw Plu pwieAw suAwmI hir nwim vjI vwDweI
I have obtained my Lord and Master, the fruit of
my mind's desires. The Lord's Name resounds and
resonates.
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har prabh thaakur kaaj rachaaeiaa dhan hirdai
naam vigaasee
hir pRiB Twkuir kwju rcwieAw Dn ihrdY nwim ivgwsI

The Lord Vaheguru, my Lord and Master, blends
with His bride, and her heart blossoms forth in
the Naam.
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jan naanak bolé chautee laavai har paaeiaa prabh
avinaasee
jnu nwnku boly cauQI lwvY hir pwieAw pRBu AivnwsI
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Servant Nanak proclaims that, in this, the fourth
round of the marriage ceremony, we have found the
Eternal Lord Vaheguru. 42
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The bridge and groom now bow their heads (matha
tekh) to Guru Ji and sit down.The marriage is
completed.The Song of Bliss (Anand Sahib) will
be sung by the Raagis to celebrate, followed by
appropriate hymns (shabads) to mark the occasion.
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raamkalee mehlaa teejaa, anand
rwmklI mhlw 3 Anµdu
Raamkalee, Third Mehla, Anand The Song Of
Bliss
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ik ounkaar sat(i)gur prasaad
ltgt siqgur pRswid
One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The
True Guru
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anand bheiaa meree maaé, satguroo mai paaeiaa
Anµdu BieAw myrI mwey siqgurU mY pwieAw
I am in ecstasy, O my mother, for I have found my
True Guru.
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satgur taa paaeyiaa sehaj setee, man vajeeaa
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.
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raag ratan parvaar pareeaa, shabad gaavan 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.
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shabado taa gaavhu haree keraa, man jinee
vasaaeiaa
sbdo q gwvhu hrI kyrw min ijnI vswieAw
The Lord dwells within the minds of those who
sing the Shabad.
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kehai naanak anand hoaa, satguroo mai paaeiaa.1.
khY nwnku Anµdu hoAw siqgurU mY pwieAw 1
Says Nanak, I am in ecstasy, for I have found my
True Guru. 1
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eh man meriaa, too sadaa rahu har naalé
ey mn myirAw qU sdw rhu hir nwly
O my mind, remain always with the Lord.
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har naal rahu too mann meré, dookh sabh
visaarnaa
hir nwil rhu qU mMn myry dUK siB ivswrxw
Remain always with the Lord, O my mind, and all
sufferings will be forgotten.
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angeekaar ouhu karé teraa, kaaraj sabh savaarnaa
AMgIkwru Ehu kry qyrw kwrj siB svwrxw
He will accept You as His own, and all your
affairs will be perfectly arranged.
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sabhnaa galaa samrat suaamee so kio manhu
visaaré
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?
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kehai naanak mann meré, sadaa rahu har naalé.2.
khY nwnku mMn myry sdw rhu hir nwly 2
Says Nanak, O my mind, remain always with the
Lord. 2
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saaché saahibaa kiaa naahee ghar terai
swcy swihbw ikAw nwhI Gir qyrY
O my True Lord and Master, what is there which is
not in Your celestial home?
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ghar taa terai sabh kichh hai, jis dehé so paavé
Gir q qyrY sBu ikCu hY ijsu dyih su pwvey
Everything is in Your home they receive, unto
whom You give.
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sadaa siphat salaah teree, naam man vasaavé
sdw isPiq slwh qyrI nwmu min vswvey
Constantly singing Your Praises and Glories, Your
Name is enshrined in the mind.
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naam jin kai man vasiaa, vaaje shabad ghaneré
nwmu ijn kY min visAw vwjy sbd Gnyry
The divine melody of the Shabad vibrates for
those, within whose minds the Naam abides.
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kehai naanak saché saahib, kiaa naahee ghar
terai.3.
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
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saachaa naam meraa aadhaaro
swcw nwmu myrw AwDwro
The True Name is my only support.
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saach naam adhaar meraa, jin bhukhaa sabh
gavaaeeaa
swcu nwmu ADwru myrw ijin BuKw siB gvweIAw
The True Name is my only support it satisfies
all hunger.
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kar saa(n)t sukh man aaé vasiaa, jin ichhaa sabh
pujaaeeaa
kir sWiq suK min Awie visAw ijin ieCw siB
pujweIAw
It has brought peace and tranquillity to my mind
it has fulfilled all my desires.
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sadaa kurbaan keetaa guroo vittho, jis deeaa
ehhé vaddiaaeeaa
sdw kurbwxu kIqw gurU ivthu ijs dIAw eyih
vifAweIAw
I am forever a sacrifice to the Guru, who
possesses such glorious greatness.
100
kehai naanak sunhu santhu shabad dharhu piaaro
khY nwnku suxhu sMqhu sbid Drhu ipAwro
Says Nanak, listen, O Saints enshrine love for
the Shabad.
101
saachaa naam meraa aadhaaro.4.
swcw nwmu myrw AwDwro 4
The True Name is my only support. 4
102
vaajé panch shabad, tit ghar sabhaagai
vwjy pMc sbd iqqu Gir sBwgY
The Panch Shabad, the five primal sounds, vibrate
in that blessed house.
103
ghar sabhaagai shabad vaajé, kalaa jit ghar
dhaareeaa
Gir sBwgY sbd vwjy klw ijqu Gir DwrIAw
In that blessed house, the Shabad vibrates He
infuses His almighty power into it.
104
panch doot tudh vas keeté, kaal kanttak maariaa
pMc dUq quDu vis kIqy kwlu kMtku mwirAw
Through You, we subdue the five demons of desire,
and slay Death, the torturer.
105
dhur karam paaeiaa tudh jin kau, se naam har kai
laagé
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.
106
kehai naanak teh sukh hoaa, tit ghar anhad
vaajé.5.
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
107
anand sunhu vaddbhaageehu, sagal manorath pooré
Andu suxhu vfBwgIho sgl mnorQ pUry
Listen to the song of bliss, O most fortunate
ones all your longings shall be fulfilled.
108
paarbrahm prabh paaeiaa utré sagal visooré
pwrbRhmu pRBu pwieAw auqry sgl ivsUry
I have obtained the Supreme Lord God, and all
sorrows have been forgotten.
109
dookh rog santaap utré, sunnee sachee baanee
dUK rog sMqwp auqry suxI scI bwxI
Pain, illness and suffering have departed,
listening to the True Bani.
110
sant saajan bhe-é sarsé, pooré gur té jaanee
sMq swjn Bey srsy pUry gur qy jwxI
The Saints and their friends are in ecstasy,
knowing the Perfect Guru.
111
sunté puneet keheté pavit, sat(i)gur rehiaa
bharpooré
suxqy punIq khqy pivqu siqguru rihAw BrpUry
Pure are the listeners, and pure are the
speakers the True Guru is all-pervading and
permeating.
112
binvant naanak gur charan laagé vaajé anhad
tooré.40.1.
ibnvMiq nwnku gur crx lwgy vwjy Anhd qUry 401
Prays Nanak, touching the Guru's Feet, the
unstruck sound current of the celestial bugles
vibrates and resounds. 401
113
Closing of the Wedding Ceremony

• Everyone will now stand for the Ardaas (standing
  prayer) to thank Vaheguru and Guru Ji for the
  completion of the marriage and for the whole
  congregation to join to ask the Lord to bless the
  couple.

114
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 the holy congregation and gives
  guidance to the married couple.

115
Distribution of Karah Parshaad

• Now some Gurdwara volunteers will distribute
  Karah Parshaad, which one receives by cupping
  both hands.
• Karah Parshaad is a sweet pudding, which is made
  of (chapati) flower, butter/ghee, sugar and
  water.
• Karah Parshaad is sacred food which acts as holy
  communion, a token and gift from Guru Ji to the
  all the congregation irrespective of gender,
  religion or background.