
Sikh Scripture: Guru Granth Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Japji Sahib, Dasven Padshah Da Granth, Jayadeva in Sikhism, Mul Mantra, Chaupai, Anand
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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 46. Chapters: Guru Granth Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Japji Sahib, Dasven Padshah Da Granth, Jayadeva in Sikhism, Chaupai,MorePlease note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 46. Chapters: Guru Granth Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Japji Sahib, Dasven Padshah Da Granth, Jayadeva in Sikhism, Chaupai, Anand Sahib, Adi Granth, Janamsakhis, Guru Maneyo Granth, Shabad Hazaray, Tav-Prasad Savaiye, Ard s, Mul Mantar, Ugardanti, Chandi Charitar Ukti Bilas, Message of Guru Granth Sahib, Chandi di Var, Sikh scriptures, Gurmat Sangeet, Paath, Varan Bhai Gurdas, Sant Bhasha, Rehras, Asa di Var, Sukhmani, Deh Siva Var Mohe, Akal Ustat, Sarbaht dah Phahla, Bhavsagar Granth, Hukamnama, Bani, Salok, Sarbloh Granth. Excerpt: Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Punjabi: , with honorifics, IPA: ), or Adi Granth, is the religious text of Sikhism. It is the final and eternal guru of the Sikhs. It is a voluminous text of 1430 angs, compiled and composed during the period of Sikh gurus, from 1469 to 1708. It is a collection of hymns (shabda) or baani that describe the qualities of God and why one should meditate on Gods name. Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708), the tenth guru, affirmed the sacred text Adi Granth as his successor, elevating it to Guru Granth Sahib. The text remains the holy scripture of the Sikhs, regarded as the teachings of the Ten Gurus. The role of Adi Granth, as a source or guide of prayer, is pivotal in worship in Sikhism. The Adi Granth was first compiled by the fifth Sikh guru, Guru Arjan Dev (1563-1606), from hymns of the first five Sikh gurus and other great saints, or bhagats, including those of the Hindu and Muslim faith. After the demise of the tenth Sikh guru many edited copies were prepared for distribution by Baba Deep Singh. It is written in the Gurmukh script, predominantly in archaic Punjabi, with occasional use of other languages including Braj Bhasha, Khariboli, Sanskrit and Persian, often coalesced under the generic title of Sant Bhasha. Sikhs consider the Granth as a spiritual guide for all mankind for all genera... | |||