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What is a Hukamnama (ਹੁਕਮਨਾਮਾ)?
Hukamnama (also spelled Hukam Nama) is a term used in Sikhism to refer to an edict or command issued by the Guru. It typically refers to a hymn or verse chosen at random from the Sikh holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib, and read aloud in Gurdwaras (Sikh places of worship) as a way of seeking guidance or inspiration. The Hukamnama is considered to be a message from the Guru to the Sikh community and is believed to provide wisdom and guidance on a particular issue or situation. The practice of reading the Hukamnama is an important part of Sikh worship and is considered to be a way of connecting with the divine presence of the Guru.
How To Take/Read Hukamnama?
To take the Hukamnama Sahib yourself, you have to visit the Gurdwara [near the Gurudwara] [Read Hukamnama Online]. Because Hukamnama Sahib can be read-only from the religious book of Sikhism ‘Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji’ (religious book written by Sikh). You will find Guru Granth Sahib ji published in the Gurdwara [on Palki Sahib].
The process of Taking/Reading Hukamnama
- You must have knowledge of Gurmukhi (Punjabi language) to get Hukamnama.
- If the Guru Granth Sahib is already seated, then you simply have to remove the handkerchief given above the Guru Granth Sahib along with the rhyme of Gurbani that you remember. If you do not remember the rhyme of Gurbani, you can chant ‘Satnam Shri Waheguru Ji’.
- A paragraph of Gurbani is read in Hukamnama Sahib
- For taking the command (Hukam), the Shabad that is continuing on the top of the left-hand page must be from the beginning. If the Shabad begins on the previous page, turn over the page and read the whole hymn from the beginning to the end. If the scriptural composition that is continuing on the top of the left-hand page is a var(ode) then start from the first of the slokas preceding the pauri and read up to the end of the pauri. Conclude the reading at the end of the Shabad with the line in which the name ‘Nanak’ occurs.
- Example :
ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
ਚਤੁਰ ਦਿਸਾ ਕੀਨੋ ਬਲੁ ਅਪਨਾ ਸਿਰ ਊਪਰਿ ਕਰੁ ਧਾਰਿਓ ॥ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕਟਾਖੵ ਅਵਲੋਕਨੁ ਕੀਨੋ ਦਾਸ ਕਾ ਦੂਖੁ ਬਿਦਾਰਿਓ ॥੧॥ਹਰਿ ਜਨ ਰਾਖੇ ਗੁਰ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ॥ਕੰਠਿ ਲਾਇ ਅਵਗੁਣ ਸਭਿ ਮੇਟੇ ਦਇਆਲ ਪੁਰਖ ਬਖਸੰਦ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ਜੋ ਮਾਗਹਿ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਅਪੁਨੇ ਤੇ ਸੋਈ ਸੋਈ ਦੇਵੈ ॥
ਨਾਨਕ ਦਾਸੁ ਮੁਖ ਤੇ ਜੋ ਬੋਲੈ ਈਹਾ ਊਹਾ ਸਚੁ ਹੋਵੈ ॥੨॥੧੪॥੪੫॥
- In Hukamnama Sahib, the rhyme (Gurbani) of Guru Granth Sahib has to be carried a lyrical, like humping or singing a song or hymn.
- In the end, by saying “Waheguru ji ka Khalsa Waheguru ji ki Fateh” one has to end the Hukamnama.
Note: If you are trying to take Hukamnama for the first time, then you should do the process of taking Hukamnama under the supervision of a knowledgeable person.
What does Hukamnama / Mukhwak mean in Sikhism ?
In Sikhism, Hukamnama Sahib means the order given by one’s guru. These orders are read from Sri Guru Granth Sahib, which is to be followed by every Sikh or one who has faith in Sikhism.
Main : Most Sikhs prefer to read Hukamnama Sahib of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) as Harmandir Sahib is the main center of Sikhism [Read Hukamnama Sahib daily]
What are the things to keep in mind before taking Hukamnama Sahib?
- Knowledge of reading Punjabi is essential.
- Permission of the gland (the head priest of the Gurudwara) to take the Hukamnama for the first time.
- There should be clean clothes and clean hands and feet.
What are the things to keep in mind before taking Hukamnama Sahib?
- Knowledge of reading Punjabi is essential.
- Permission of the gland (the head priest of the Gurudwara) to take the Hukamnama for the first time.
- There should be clean clothes and clean hands and feet.
Why is Hukamnama Sahib important in Sikhism?
There is a need for Hukamnama Sahib to remember our Lord and follow the daily teachings given by him in everyday life. Anyone can adopt these teachings in their life.
Can Hukamnama Sahib be taken online?
In this hustle and bustle of youth, if you do not get time or in case of not being present in any personal religious program, Guru Granth Sahib Ji Na Birajman (published on Palki Sahib) can take online Hukamnama by considering the Lord as closest to you with your true heart. [Personal/online get the Hukamnama ]
