ਅਰਦਾਸ ਕਰਨੀ
ardas karni
To pray in Punjabi is to say ਅਰਦਾਸ ਕਰਨੀ (ardas karni).
ਅਰਦਾਸ ਕਰਨੀ is used specifically in a religious context, often referring to formal prayers or petitions made to God or a Guru.
Meaning: to talk to God (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word ਅਰਦਾਸ literally means a petition or a formal request.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Majhi dialect, the phrase prārthanā karō is commonly used. In the Malwai dialect, prārthanā karnā is sometimes used to convey the action of praying.
How do you pronounce it?
ardas karni
Did you know?
- The word ਅਰਦਾਸ (ardas) is rooted in the Persian word for 'request' or 'petition', which shifted the concept of prayer from a simple conversation to a formal, structured audience with the Divine.
- The term ਅਰਦਾਸ can also be used in a secular, highly formal way to mean making a solemn petition or plea to a high-ranking official or authority figure.
- While 'prārthanā' is used in Hindu-influenced Punjabi, using ਅਰਦਾਸ specifically signals a Sikh religious framework, making the choice of word a marker of sectarian identity.
Examples in context
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਦੁਆ ਕਰੋ!Pray for me!
- ਮੇਰੇ ਲਈ ਪ੍ਰਾਰਥਨਾ ਕਰੋ।Pray for me.
- ਉਸਨੇ ਪ੍ਰਾਰਥਨਾ ਕੀਤੀ।He/She prayed.
- ਉਸ ਨੇ ਰੱਬ ਅੱਗੇ ਅਰਦਾਸ ਕਰਨੀ ਹੈ।us nē rabb aggē aradās karanī hai.He has to pray to God.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a difficult exam.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਮੈਨੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਡਰ ਲੱਗ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ।Mainu bahut dar lag riha hai.I am feeling very scared.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਘਬਰਾਓ ਨਾ, ਬਸ ਅਰਦਾਸ ਕਰਨੀ ਹੈ।Ghabrao na, bas ardaas karni hai.Don't worry, just pray.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਕੀ ਇਸ ਨਾਲ ਮਦਦ ਮਿਲੇਗੀ?Ki is naal madad milegi?Will that help?
- ਅਮਨ Amanਹਾਂ, ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਸਕੂਨ ਮਿਲੇਗਾ।Haan, tuhanu sukoon milega.Yes, you will find peace.
