ਅਰਦਾਸ ਭਈ ਅਮਰ ਦਾਸ ਗੁਰੂ | ਅਮਰ ਦਾਸ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਦਾਸ ਭਈ | ਰਾਮ ਦਾਸ ਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮ ਦਾਸ ਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮ ਦਾਸ ਗੁਰੂ | ਸੱਚੀ ਸਹੀ
Ardas Bhaee
Ardas Bhaee, Amar Das Guru, Amar Das Guru, Ardas Bhaee, Ram Das Guru, Ram Das Guru, Ram Das Guru, Sachee Sahee
Listen & Chant Along
Listen & chant along — performed by Snatam Kaur
"The prayer made through Guru Amar Das is fulfilled by Guru Ram Das"
Meaning & Translation
Sanskrit
ਅਰਦਾਸ ਭਈ ਅਮਰ ਦਾਸ ਗੁਰੂ | ਅਮਰ ਦਾਸ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਦਾਸ ਭਈ | ਰਾਮ ਦਾਸ ਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮ ਦਾਸ ਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮ ਦਾਸ ਗੁਰੂ | ਸੱਚੀ ਸਹੀ
Transliteration
Ardas Bhaee, Amar Das Guru, Amar Das Guru, Ardas Bhaee, Ram Das Guru, Ram Das Guru, Ram Das Guru, Sachee Sahee
Pronunciation
AR-das BHA-ee, AH-mar DAHS GOO-roo, AH-mar DAHS GOO-roo, AR-das BHA-ee, RAHM DAHS GOO-roo, RAHM DAHS GOO-roo, RAHM DAHS GOO-roo, SUCH-ee SUH-hee
Full Translation
A revered Sikh and Kundalini Yoga prayer-mantra known as "the prayer that answers all prayers." It calls on Guru Amar Das (the third Sikh Guru, associated with the act of prayer) and Guru Ram Das (the fourth Sikh Guru, associated with grace and miracles), affirming that a prayer offered sincerely is heard and made manifest — "Sachee Sahee," truly confirmed.
Spiritual Significance
The mantra is chanted to surrender a heartfelt request and trust that it will be answered. It cultivates devotion, humility, and faith — the sense that one is held by a lineage of grace. In Kundalini Yoga it is taught as a meditation for when one needs guidance, protection, or the resolution of a difficulty.
Cultural Context & History
The words derive from the Sikh tradition and were taught as a meditation by Yogi Bhajan. "Guru" is understood as that which carries one from darkness (gu) to light (ru). Snatam Kaur and other Kundalini artists have made this gentle, prayerful chant widely known in the West.
For Leaders
Chords and structure for leading this chant on harmonium or guitar — transcribed from the linked recording. New to leading? Read our guide to leading kirtan →
Original key
D
Tempo & feel
Gentle lilting sway (~72 bpm); a prayer song, kept soft
Chord Chart
Strumming & rhythm (4/4)
D = downstrum, U = upstrum, · = let it ring. gentle lilt: soft downs on 1 and 3, feathered ups between; keep it prayer-quiet.
Call & Response Structure
The prayer sung as one continuous unison melody over a D–G–A frame, with Bm shading the middle phrases. The final 'Sachee Sahee' resolves G–A–D like an amen. No call-and-response; the whole circle carries the full text together.