Utterance, scripture
From Punjabi "bani" (speech, utterance) — a named, complete composition of Sikh scripture, such as Japji Sahib or Anand Sahib, recited daily as part of Nitnem.
While a "Shabad" can mean any single hymn, a "Bani" is a complete, named composition recited in its entirety — the building block of a Sikh's daily devotional discipline.
Japji Sahib is a foundational Sikh hymn that explains the nature of the One God and how to live a truthful life. It is recited as a morning prayer by many Sikhs around the world.
40 versesThe complete hymn of bliss by Guru Amar Das (41 entries: a heading plus the traditional 40 pauris), celebrating devotion to the True Guru.
41 versesThis is a devotional hymn from the Sikh tradition, recited as a heartfelt plea for divine protection, the fulfillment of inner wishes, and the safety of one's family and followers.
11 versesJaap Sahib is Guru Gobind Singh's morning hymn in the Dasam Granth, praising the formless, timeless Creator by many names, across its complete 199-verse composition.
199 versesThis collection brings together sacred hymns from Sikh tradition, praising the One Eternal Lord and celebrating devotion, divine protection, and the Guru's grace.
86 versesKirtan Sohila is the five-shabad night prayer of the Sikhs from the Guru Granth Sahib (Ang 12–13), sung at bedtime and at funerals.
30 versesDaily Path and Contemplation
The Divine Realm of Sorrowless Devotion
Devotional Singing of Divine Verses
Inner Purity Above Rituals
Worship of the Formless Divine
Guru Ravidass taught that a pure heart outweighs pilgrimage and ritual, a humility his own verses within the Guru Granth Sahib still carry.