Everyone has their own way of doing Ardaas — or praying, or talking to the Divine.
Some pray in temples, some sit in silence, some fold their hands, and some just whisper their thoughts in their heart.
For me, Ardaas is a conversation — honest and simple.
I don’t follow a big ritual. I just talk to the One. I call him Nanak.
And here’s what I ask for in my Ardaas:
1. I ask Him to be with me.
Because when He is with me, what else do I even need?
We often pray like this:
“Give me money, give me a car, give me a house…”
But I feel, when we ask for Him — just His presence — everything else starts aligning.
We still need to work hard, but we don’t feel alone in the journey.
And that itself is a big blessing.
2. I ask for Shukar — Gratitude.
Yes, I don’t just say thank you — I actually ask for the feeling of gratitude.
I ask, “Please give me the ability to feel thankful.
Remind me of how much I already have. Remind me of the things I got without even asking.”
Because sometimes, we forget.
We start running after more without seeing what’s already in our hands.
3. I ask for Sabar — Patience.
I ask, “Whatever is meant to happen in my life, please give me sabar for that.”
Patience that says — yes, I know it’ll all happen… in time.
These days, we want everything immediately — work now, success now, money now.
But life doesn’t work like that.
Sabar teaches us to wait without losing hope.
4. I ask for Wisdom — Samajh, Buddhi, Gyaan.
This is something that’s missing in today’s time.
People hear each other, but don’t understand each other.
And those who have real wisdom — they live on a different level.
So I ask, “Please give me wisdom — the ability to understand situations, people, and myself.”
Because with samajh, everything becomes a little clearer.
5. I ask for Sarbat da Bhala — The well-being of all.
This is the last and most important thing.
When I pray, I don’t just ask for myself. I ask for everyone.
May all be safe. May all be peaceful. May no one feel alone.
Because if I’m okay, but the world around me isn’t — then what’s the point?
This is how I do my Ardaas.
No fixed words, no perfect timing.
Just me, my thoughts, and a quiet moment with the One I trust the most.
If you’ve never tried praying this way, maybe start with just a “thank you.”
And if you already do, I hope your prayer always gives you peace, strength, and clarity — just like it gives me.