What is the guru granthsahib?

Answer 1

The Guru Granth Sahib ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ or Adi Granth is the final Guru of the Sikhs. It has 1430 angs or pages which is composed during the period of Sikh Gurus from 1469 to 1708. It is a collection of shabad or hymms which describes the qualities of God and why one should meditate on God's Name. Guru Gobind Singh (1666 - 1708), the tenth of the Sikh Guru, affirmed the sacred text Dasam Granth as his successor and elevating the book to Guru Granth Sahib. The text remained the holy scripture of the Sikhs, regarded as the teaching of the Ten Gurus. The role of the Adi Granth, as a source or guide of prayer is pivotal in Sikhism.

Answer 2

Role of the Guru Granth Sahib in Sikh Life

In all gurdwaras and many Sikh homes, the Granth is read every day. No Sikh ceremony is regarded as complete unless it is performed in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib. On a daily basis, Sikhs receive a hukam or divine order in the form of a hymn from the Guru Granth Sahib, either in a Gurdwara or at home. The hukam is the first hymn of the holy book from the left hand page when it is opened at random. Similarly, at the end of a service, after the ardas, the Adi Granth is opened at random and a portion is read. Many Sikhs do this daily, regarding the verses as words from God which they will find helpful during the day. This is called vak lao, taking advice.

On special occasions, the Granth Sahib is recited non-stop from cover to cover by a string of readers. This continuous reading of the Guru Granth Sahib is known as an akhand path. It is regarded as the highest and the noblest ceremony in the Sikh religion, and can be performed on any important occasion. It requires nearly 48 hours to complete the continuous reading. According to Sikh history, the first akhand path was performed by Guru Hargobind, the sixth Guru, after the death of his wife, Mata Damodri ji. An akhand path was also performed by Baba Deep Singh ji when he pledged before God at Damdama Sahib to sacrifice his life for the protection of human rights.

A saptahak path is a daily reading of Guru Granth Sahib to be completed in seven days. It is sometimes undertaken in private homes as a mark of supplication on special occasions. A sehaj path is a reading of Guru Granth Sahib that can be completed at any length of period beyond seven days.

Guru Granth Sahib ji remains as a permanent unchangeable guide for all Sikhs as a living Guru or Teacher. It is a representation of the undaunted strength of the Sikh community. Guru Arjan Dev preferred a martyr's death to saving his life through making alterations in the hymns as required by Emperor Jahangir. Any Sikh can open the pages of the Guru Granth Sahib and find strength and guidance through His Word: "The Guru is now always with me" (Guru Arjan, Rag Asa)

Answer 3

the guru granth sahib is a holy book made by the ten messengers of god or ten gurus. It has allt he scriptures writtern from guru nanak the first guru to the tenth guru guru gobind singh. there are also writings from other poets from 1400 to 1700s.

i guess in short terms it is like a bible, but for sikhs.

Answer 4

It is a holy book that is the guru for khalsa. The guru granth sahib has prayers and kirtan.

Answer 5

Shri Guru Granth Sahib is the holy scripture of the Sikhs, revered as the Guru of the Sikhs.

Answer 6

Hmyns from gurus