In
Sikhism,
Nām Japō (
Gurmukhi ਨਾਮ ਜਪੋ),
Naam Japna, or
Naam Simran refers to the
meditation, vocal singing of
hymns from the Sri
Guru Granth Sahib or contemplating the various Names of God (or qualities of God), especially the chanting of the word
Waheguru, which means "Wonderful Lord" representing the formless being the creator of all the forms and being omnipresent in all forms. Singing of hymns generally is also referred to as
Nām Jap, sometimes also called
Nām Simran. Singing of hymns with musical accompaniment is generally referred to as
Kirtan. While contemplating God's names a devotee is able to get
nām, the divine connection with God. Nām is able to fulfill all desires and cleanse the mind of its impurities distress. Through Nām the devotees are able to harness Godly qualities and remove
the five thieves.