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bani

bani

9.9
Sacred Sikh songs that people say or sing in worship
  • noun
  • /ˈbɑːni/
  • Literature
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  • Many Sikhs memorize important bani to recite during daily worship.

Examples

  • The morning prayers at the gurdwara began with the recitation of bani by the congregation.

  • Listening to bani brings a sense of peace and devotion to followers.

  • The bani recited during the service inspired everyone.

  • Many Sikhs learn to recite the bani from memory.

  • The morning prayers at the gurdwara began with the recitation of bani by the congregation.

  • Many Sikhs memorize important bani to recite during daily worship.

  • Listening to bani brings a sense of peace and devotion to followers.

Surface Forms

bani singular
banis plural

Etymology

Bani comes from an old Punjabi and Sanskrit word that means 'word' or 'speech', so in Sikhism bani refers to the sacred words or hymns that people recite in worship.