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The Guru Granth Sahib is treated which reverance appropriate for a Guru. Guru means teacher or "from darkness to light". A Guru within the Sikh faith is teacher that guides a follower to spiritual enlightenment. The Guru Granth Sahib guides Sikh followers in the same way as the ten Gurus which came before it.
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Why was the guru granth sahib made?
The Guru Granth Sahib was made so to guide all Sikhs to the correct way of life. It was decided by the tenth and last Guru; Guru Gobind Singh; that there would be no more human Gurus; the Guru Granth Sahib would guide people to the correct way of life.
Describe why Guru Granth Sahib is believed to be such a sacred object for Sikhs?
The Guru Granth Sahib Ji is believed to be such a sacred object for Sikhs because the holy book contains precious hymns and teachings from the guru's. This is why Sikhs respect the Guru Granth sahib ji in an orderly fashioned way by going to the Gurdwara ( Sikh temple )
The name of the Sikh holy book?
In Sikhism, we refer to our holy book as the 11th 'Guru.' So the name we have given it is the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Guru means teacher, and Ji is a sign of respect.
What is a Sikhism Bible called?
There is no word "bible" in Hinduism. Hindus donot know much about bible. Hinduism can not be discribed in christen terminology and christen view. Holy books are called Dharmgranth. Geeta is holiest darmgranth of Hinduism. Geeta shows way of life for every human in world. Also other thousands of holy books are in Hinduism like Upanishad, Ved etc.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Guru Granth Sahib being a book?
there is someone there to answer or understand you in a way that maybe no-one else can
Why do Sikhs treat the Guru Granth Sahib with so much respect?
By covering their head, bowing their head in front of Guru Granth Sahib before sitting down, removing their shoes before going in the room where Guru Granth Sahib is, not to take any alcohol, tobacco, or any meat food.Also, no body sits higher or above than Guru Granth Sahib.
Why was guru har krishan important?
The Guru Granth Sahib is the holy scripture and the final Guru of Sikhs. It is some 1430 pages in length and was compiled and composed from 1469 to 1708. It is a collection of hymns which describe the nature of God and the correct way to live.No one can alter any of the writings of the Sikh Gurus written in Guru Granth Sahib; this includes sentences, words, structure and grammar.The Guru Granth Sahib is kept in a place of honour in the gurdwara (place of worship), and there is a ceremony during which the scripture is "put to bed" at the end of the day.Any copies of their sacred book Guru Granth Sahib which are too badly damaged to be used, and any printer's waste which contains any of its text, are cremated in a similar fashion to the deceased.Related link:http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/sikhism/
In the night do the Sikhs put the guru granth sahib to bed?
The Guru Granth Sahibji is a collection of Hymns of the Sikh Guru's (and other Saints). It is seen as a living Guru in effect, so at night time it is put to bed in the same way a living Guru would be.
Where is the special Guru Granth Sahib kept during night?
The Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the central spiritual volume for Sikhism. Considered the central pillar in guiding the adherent though the Sikh way of life, this text is housed at the Harmandir Sahib (The Temple of God) located in Amritsar, Punjab, India. The temple was completed in 1577 AD.
Why is the guru granth sahib the centre of all Sikh beliefs?
Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708), the tenth of the Sikh Gurus, affirmed the sacred text Adi Granth as his successor, terminating the line of human Gurus, and elevating the text to Guru Granth Sahib. Thenceforward the text remained the holy scripture of the Sikhs, regarded as the living embodiment of the Ten Gurus. The role of Guru Granth Sahib, as a source or guide of prayer, is pivotal in worship in Sikhism. It is a voluminous text of 1430 pages, compiled and composed during the period of Sikh Gurus, from 1469 to 1708. It is a collection of hymns or bhajans, which describe what God is like and the right way to live.
Name 3 Gurus and 3 other poets who's writings are part of the Guru Granth Sahib?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Angad Dev Ji, Guru Amar Das Ji. Please note that beside Gurus the Sikh Holy Scripture contains the teachings of devotees or saints who lived before and along with Sikh Gurus. They are in no way considered Poets,Philosophers etc. 3 devotees whose teachings have been added to Guru Granth Sahib are Bhagat Kabir Ji,Bhagat Ravidass Ji, Bhagat Namdev Ji.
What are Punjabi beliefs?
Punjabi beliefs are the way Punjabi people decide to live their life, what "rules" they should follow according to their religion and how one should live their life (Guru Granth Sahib)
