My Nightly Ardas — For My Near and Dear Ones
In Baba Ji’s room
Every night before going to sleep, I turn to Waheguru Ji in Ardas, a practice that has remained with me for decades. I remember my family members individually and pray for their health, happiness, peace and well-being. I then seek Babaji’s blessings for the night and permission to begin another day with strength and a clear mind.
This gives me immense peace. I leave my worries in Waheguru Ji’s hands, and somehow many worldly problems find their own solutions. Each morning feels like another blessing, ready for the chores and responsibilities of life.
Recently, I have widened my Ardas to include relatives, cousins and friends with whom circumstances, distance or differences may have weakened old bonds. I remember each one without bitterness. If I have knowingly or unknowingly hurt anyone, I seek forgiveness; if anyone has hurt me, I forgive them from my heart.
Even those I may consider adversaries deserve the same happiness I seek for myself. I pray that they too enjoy good health, peace of mind, prosperity and an excellent tomorrow.
Relationships may change with time, but our shared memories and bonds remain. I wish to end each day carrying no resentment toward anyone.
May Waheguru Ji bless my family, friends, cousins and relations, near or distant, and grant them the same peaceful night and beautiful tomorrow that I seek for myself.
