Word Of The Day: saňdhiaa Parvaaṇ

ਸੰਧਿਆ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ (saňdhiaa parvaaṇ)
Meaning: approved and accepted evening prayers.

Quote:
ਏਹਾ ਸੰਧਿਆ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ ਹੈ   ਜਿਤੁ ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਮੇਰਾ ਚਿਤਿ ਆਵੈ॥
ehaa saňdhiaa parvaaṇ hai   jit har prabh meraa chit aavai.
That evening prayer, which brings my loving Divine to my consciousness, is acceptable and approved.
– Guru Amar Das Sahib, Guru Granth Sahib, Page 553

Message: Prayer is a means through which one personally tries to connect with the Divine. No connection can be made if the mind is wandering and not focused. An acceptable and rewarding prayer is where the loving Divine comes into one’s consciousness and this is reciprocated with a feeling of love for the Divine. At this time of prayer, the self is detached from worldly surroundings and there is only reverence for the Divine.

Prayer is a reminder of the love of the Divine. It reminds us to enshrine love for the good and to be rid of the attachment to evil. It is our guide to enlightenment. It leads us to conquer duality, delusion and ignorance. It takes the mind to a stable and peaceful abode.

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Etymology: From Sanskrit saṁdhyaa (twilight, evening).