Getting to Know Sohila

Gurmat Education Resource

This education resource will introduce students to the Sohila Bani (composition). We have paired lesson units and short informational videos on the Sohila Bani.

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Sohila Sahib
Sikh Prayer
Sojhi
Monday
,
3
October
2022

Lesson Breakdown

This education resource will introduce students to the Sohila Bani (composition). We have paired lesson units and short informational videos on the Sohila Bani.

There are six lesson units in this resource. Units can be used individually or in combination with others. Each unit begins with an opening discussion, followed by instructions on understanding each Sabad (Infinite-Wisdom) of the Bani. These units allow students to work independently or in group settings. Students are encouraged to create interactive notebooks and write reflections on each Sabad.

Watch the Video

Listen to the Podcasts

Lesson Breakdown

There are six lesson units in this resource. Units can be used individually or in combination with others. Each unit begins with an opening discussion, followed by instructions on understanding each Sabad (Infinite-Wisdom) of the Bani. These units allow students to work independently or in group settings. Students are encouraged to create interactive notebooks and write reflections on each Sabad.

Watch the Video

Listen to the Podcasts

Reflect

Sohila is often regarded as the song of bliss, the song of praise, or the wedding songs. The praises that we need to sing are the praises of the Fearless One, the Nirbhao. Once we sing such praises, we adopt them, and they become a part of us.

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