"jpsingh77 jeeo, I think Gyani Gurbachan Singh Jee has also mentioned this in the book Gurbani Paath Darpan, he said that one recites Sri Rehraas Sahib to not lose place in SachKhand. So I think it likely that it's based on this saakhi that you have mentioned."
Bhai Sahib,
I dont know the authenticity of the mentioned Sakhi, but one thing is for sure that without Naam given by Guru Sahib one can never escape lakh Chrausee and enter Sach Khand. Even if one does Nitnem including Rehras on dailiy basis; without the recitation of Naam one loses this gifted Gursikh life and comes back again.
ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਾਇਆ ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਜੀਵਨੁ ਬਿਰਥਾ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Does this mean that all we need to do is recite Naam, and avoid other rehats like doing Nitnem? Of course not, Nitnem is a blessing from Guru Sahib and is a the major aide to doing Naam Abhyiaas. According to Bhai Gurdas Ji, reciting Rehras has been a Gurmat tradition to do "Sodar- Rehars" since the times of Pehli Paatshaah.
ਸੋਦਰ ਆਰਤੀ ਗਾਵੀਐ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਵੇਲੇ ਜਾਪੁ ਉਚਾਰਾ
They would sing/recite Sodar ( Rehras) and Aarti , and start with Naam Abhyiaas in the early hours.
BHai Gurdas Ji Vaaran
One cannot even take their daily meals with the recitation of Rehras.
ਪ੍ਰਾਤਾ ਕਾਲ ਗੁਰ ਗੀਤ ਨ ਗਾਵੈ। ਰਹਿਰਾਸ ਬਿਨਾ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਜੋ ਖਾਵੈ।ਲਖ ਚਉਰਾਸੀਹ ਭ੍ਰਮਤਾ ਫਿਰੈ। ਬਾਰ ਬਾਰ ਜਗ ਜਨਮੈ ਮਰੇ।
He who does not sing Gurbani in the early hours, and eats without reciting Rehras will remain lost in the cycle of birth and death over and over.
- Bhai Prahalad Singh Ji Rehatnamey
However, if one is doing Rehras without serving Guru Sahib via Naam Abyiaas then their life is still cursed.
ਜੋ ਬਿਨੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸੇਵੇ ਖਾਦੇ ਪੈਨਦੇ ਸੇ ਮੁਏ ਮਰਿ ਜੰਮੇ ਕੋੜ੍ਹੇ ॥”
One who eats and puts on their clothes without Naam Abhyiaas then they will reborn numerous times as lepers.
So doing rehras or all Nitnem alone does not take one to Sach Khand. Nitnem must be done simultaneously with Naam Abhyiaas.If we are doing Gurbani paath/nitnem but are not following its Hukum of doing Naam Abhyiaas then we are no different then ritualistic priest like the Brahmins who recite their prayers without the blessings of Naam.
ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਬਿਨੁ ਬਿਰਥੇ ਜਗਿ ਜਨਮਾ ॥
ਬਿਖੁ ਖਾਵੈ ਬਿਖੁ ਬੋਲੀ ਬੋਲੈ ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਨਿਹਫਲੁ ਮਰਿ ਭ੍ਰਮਨਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਪੁਸਤਕ ਪਾਠ ਬਿਆਕਰਣ ਵਖਾਣੈ ਸੰਧਿਆ ਕਰਮ ਤਿਕਾਲ ਕਰੈ ॥
ਬਿਨੁ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਕਹਾ ਪ੍ਰਾਣੀ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਬਿਨੁ ਉਰਝਿ ਮਰੈ ॥੨॥
Without the Lord's Name, birth into the world is useless.Without the Name, the mortal eats poison and speaks poisonous words; he dies fruitlessly, and wanders in reincarnation. ||1||Pause||The mortal may read scriptures, study grammar and say his prayers three times a day.Without the Word of the Guru's Shabad, where is liberation, O mortal? Without the Lord's Name, the mortal is entangled and dies. ||2||
In the past, Brahmins would recite their holy prayers 3 times a day. 10 minutes before and after Sunrise, 10 minutes before and after noon ( around 12 pm) , and 10 minutes before and after Sunset. This practice was called Trikaal Sandhiya/TeenKaal Sandhiya ( 3-times Meditation). The Brahmins did this as a way to worship Vishnu and they believed by doing so all their desires will be fulfilled .They also believed that doing prayers during these times was most beneficial in opening up the center nerve (Sushumana) which lies between Ida and Pingala. According to above Pauri, does this mean Guru Sahib was against the practice of setting out a specific times for prayers ? Of course not, in fact Guru Sahib to has recommended his Gursikhs to do TriKaal Sandhyia which is in accordance to Gurmat. That is recite Gurmat prayers during these three times simultaneously with Naam Abhyiaas; thus, comings and goings well end and we will enter Sach Khand.
ਤੀਨ ਕਾਲ ਮੇਂ ਨਾਮ ਜਪੁ, ਜਨਮ ਮਰਨ ਕਟ ਫਾਸਿ
In the three times ( AmritVela, Noon, and Sunset) recite Naam thus you will end the cycle of births and deaths.
Bhai Daya Singh Ji Rehatnamey
As Gursikhs we do not follow the Hindu Method of observing prayers 10 minutes before and after prayer times. For Amrit Vela we wake up 3 hours before sunrise.
ਅਤੇ ਸਿਖ ਨੂੰ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਪਹਿਰ ਰਾਤਿ ਹੋਵੈ ਤਾਂ ਉਠੇ, ਉਠ ਕੇ ਇਸਨਾਨ ਕਰੈ। ਅਤੇ ਜਪੁ ਤੇ ਜਾਪੁ ਪੜ੍ਹੈ ਦੋਵੈਂ ਅਤੇ ਦਾਤਣ ਕਰੇ।
Bhai Nand Lal Ji rehatnamey
For Noon prayers we do anytime around noon time (12-1pm) when we have a break from our work.
ਜੋ ਦੋਇ ਪਹਿਰ ਦਿਨੁ ਆਇਆ ਹੈ ਤਾਂ ਫੇਰਿ ਹਥ ਪੈਰ ਗੋਡਿਆ ਤਕ ਧੋਇ ਕਰਿ, ਇਕ ਵੇਰੀ ਜਪੁ, ਜਾਪੁ ਦੋਵੇਂ ਪੜੈ,
ਫੇਰ ਕਿਰਤਿ ਕਰੈ।
Prem Sumrag Rehatnama
and for Rehras Sahib we do 45 minutes before the Sunsets.
ਜਬ ਦੁਇ ਘੜੀ ਰਹੇ ਦਿਨੁ ਤਾਂ ਸੋ ਦਰੁ ਰਹਿਰਾਸ ਨਾਲ, ਅਠੇ ਪਹਿਰ ਸਬਦਿ ਨਾਲ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਕਰੇ। ਜੇ ਕੋ ਏਹੁ ਰਹਤ ਕਮਾਵੈਗਾ, ਸੋ ਏਥੇ ਭੀ ਸੁਖ ਨਾਲਿ ਅਰੁ ਅਗੈ ਭੀ ਸੁਖ ਨਾਲਿ ਰਹੈਗਾ।"
Bhai Nand Lal Ji rehatnama
In addition , like the Hindus one does not: using breathing techniques, other mantras and tantras, directions of sun and moon to open up central nerve in attempt to reach the Dasam Duaar and higher levels of spirituality. In Gurmat, Gursikhs use Guru -Shabad ( Gurus word/mantra given at Initiation) along with Gurbani paath to reach higher levels of spirituality. Yes, ideally we are suppose to do Naam Abhyiaas 24/7, but having prayers sessions along with Naam Abyiaas for three times a day ( early morning, noon, and evening) in addition to Kirtan Sohila helps us build loving devotion for Naam. It is through thise daily practice/ Bhagti sessions that we get intuned to Naam.
So without naam given by Guru Sahib via Panj Pyaarey in addition to Nitnem how can we expect to take plight in AmarPuri ( Sach Khand)?Bhai Nand Lal Ji has mentioned that one must follow the Sikh routine which includes both Nitnem and Naam Abhyiaas to get entrance into Sach Khand . Such an entrance to GurPuri should be the desired goal for each Gursikh to reach while in this life.
ਸਤਿਗੁਰਬਚਨਕਮਾਵਣੇਸਚਾਏਹੁਵੀਚਾਰੁ॥
