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Name the five prayers that comprise 'NITNEM' the daily prayer of the Sikhs (according to the SGPC Rehat Maryada)

A) Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Tav-Prasad Savaiye, Chaupai Sahib, Anand Sahib
B) Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Tav-Prasad Savaiye, Chaupai Sahib, Rehras Sahib
C) Japji Sahib, Anand Sahib, Chaupai Sahib, Tav-Prasad Savaiye, Kirtan Sohila
D) Japji Sahib, Anand Sahib, Tav-Prasad Savaiye, Chaupai Sahib, Rehras Sahib

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The Nitnem, the daily Sikh prayers are Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Tav-Prasad Savaiye, Chaupai Sahib, and Anand Sahib, recited to remember God and live by the gurus' teachings.

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The five prayers that comprise 'Nitnem', the daily prayers of the Sikhs according to the SGPC Rehat Maryada are: A) Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Tav-Prasad Savaiye, Chaupai Sahib, Anand Sahib. These prayers are recited at different times during the day and are considered essential for spiritual discipline and growth in Sikhism. Japji Sahib is recited in the morning, while Jaap Sahib and Tav-Prasad Savaiye follow. Chaupai Sahib is also recited in the morning after Jaap Sahib and Tav-Prasad Savaiye. Anand Sahib, which is part of the evening prayers, is usually recited at the conclusion of all the prayers. These prayers are meant to provide a structured approach to remembering God throughout the day and living a life that reflects the teachings of the Sikh gurus.

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