Gurbani has the power to transform us into the best version of ourselves. Gurbani is a great thing for healing and wellbeing. You can listen to or read Gurbani for it to have effect. The key is to incorporate Gurbani into your life as much as possible.
The following Bani’s are commonly read in dealing with mental health issues.
Sukhmani Sahib
Sukhmani Sahib has been called the “Jewel of peace” and brings a soothing effect on the readers mind. Sukh means “peace” and mani refers to the “mind or heart”.
Sukhmani Sahib is the most popular bani of Guru Arjan Dev ji. It was written for a devotee who was in a lot of pain and mental problems. It is said that anyone who reads the bani with love and becomes absorbed into the bani will get great peace and healing. It can be recited at anytime, although it is common to recite this bani in the morning. It is also great to recite this bani everyday for set periods as it brings great spiritual energy in that time.