These are the last eight lines of a traditional prayer recited at sunset to restore radiance and replenish energy at the end of

a busy day. Rakhay Rakhanahaar grants protection and brings remembrance of our relationship with divinity.

Clasp the hands at the level of the navel and interlace the fingers, with the left fingers on top ofthe right. The heels of the hands are touching. Rest the thumbs side by side on top of the left index finger and point them forward. Keeping the shoulders relaxed, gently press the elbows into the sides.

RAKHAY RAKHANHAAR

Rakhay rakhanahaar aap ubaari-an Gur kee pairee paa-ay kaaj savaari-an Ho-aa aap dayaal manaho na visaari-an Saadh janaa kai sang bhavajal taari-an

Saakat nindak dusht khin maa-eh bidaari-an Tis saahib kee tayk naanak manai maa-eh

Jis simarat sukh ho-ay sagalay dookh jaa-eh Lord, carry us across

Kind, merciful, compassionate Clear in my mind

You are my support Save us from misfortune Life...beautiful, fearless

Remembering You We shall know peace

and all my pain departs.

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