query: when was the first guru granth sahib written

pos: Guru Granth Sahib ten Sikh Gurus. The entire Guru Granth Sahib is written in the Gurmukhi script, which was standardized by Guru Angad Dev in the 16th century. According to Sikh tradition and the "Mahman Prakash", an early Sikh manuscript, Guru Angad Dev had taught and spread the Gurmukhi script at the suggestion of Guru Nanak Dev which has invented the Gurmukhi script. The word "Gurmukhī" translates to "from the mouth of the guru". It descended from the Laṇḍā scripts and was used from the outset for compiling Sikh scriptures. The Sikhs assign a high degree of sanctity to the Gurmukhī script. It

neg: Darbar Sahib Hall when people are singing hymns that are written in the Guru Granth Sahib. The hymns that are written in the Guru Granth Sahib are called Gurbani, which means: "The words of the guru". Darbar Sahib Hall Darbar Sahib refers to the main hall within a Sikh gurdwara. This hall is where the holy text, the Guru Granth Sahib Ji (current and perpetual Guru of the Sikhs), is placed on a takhat or throne in a prominent central position. Darbar Sahib Worship takes place in the Diwan Hall (prayer hall). In the Diwan Hall, there are people playing worship hymns from

neg: Five Banis 1. Japji Sahib, forms the beginning of the Guru Granth Sahib, which is regarded as the central religious text and permanent Guru of the Sikhs. This Bani was compiled by Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism and the first of the Sikh gurus. 2. Jaap Sahib forms the first part of the Dasam Granth, which is the second-most important Sikh religious text. 3. Tav-Prasad Savaiye is from the Dasam Granth: 4. Chaupai is from the Dasam Granth 5. Anand Sahib from the Guru Granth Sahib; it was compiled by Guru Amar Das 6. Rehras: from the Guru Granth Sahib 7.

neg: Guru Granth Sahib Guru Granth Sahib Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Punjabi: ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ/ ) was compiled by the tenth religious Guru of Sikhism, regarded by Sikhs as the final, sovereign, and eternal living guru following the lineage of the ten human Sikh gurus of the Sikh religion. Adi Granth, the first rendition, was compiled by the fifth Sikh guru, Guru Arjan. The tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh, added one shloka, dohra mahala 9 ang, 1429 and all 115 hymns of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur. This second rendition came to be known as Sri Guru Granth Sahib. After Guru Gobind Singh's death

neg: Writers of Guru Granth Sahib Writers of Guru Granth Sahib Guru Granth Sahib Ji ( ਜੀ;;), is the central religious text of Sikhism, considered by Sikhs to be the final sovereign Guru of the religion. It contains 1430 "Angs" (pages), containing hymns of 36 saint mystics which includes Sikh guru sahiban (6 gurus), "Bhagats" (15 "bhagats"), "Bhatts" (11 "bhatts") and "gursikhs" (4 "gursikhs"). It is the only religious script in the world that contains views and ideology of people of other religions, castes and creeds. It also contains teachings of Sikh gurus themselves and was written by Bhai Gurdas Ji (first version) and by Bhai

neg: Historical sites related to Dasam Granth also part of Zafarnama which was written at same place. The purpose of Stories in Hikayat is to tell Aurangzeb, about Trust and Wisdom. Zafarnamah is present in the end of Dasam Granth Sahib including Hikayats. Banis written: This historical site commemorates Guru Gobind Singh's writing Chopai Sahib. GURUDWARA SHRI BIBHOUR SAHIB is situated in the Nangal City in Ropar Distt. GURU GOBIND SINGH JI came here on invitation of Raja Ratan Rai. GURU SAHIB stayed here for several months. During his stay, GURU SAHIB wrote "CHUPAI SAHIB" Paath sitting on the bank of river satluj. Banis written: Gurudwara Shri

neg: Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University (ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਰਲਡ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ) is a private university in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, India. It was established under Punjab State Act 20/2008 (Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Act) and is recognized by UGC under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. Sardar Prakash Singh Badal (Chief Minister of Punjab) announced the setting up of Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University at Fatehgarh Sahib, the holy place of martyrs, on the occasion of the fourth centenary celebrations of the compilation and the first installation of Sri Adi

neg: 2015 Guru Granth Sahib desecration controversy 2015 Guru Granth Sahib desecration controversy The 2015 Guru Granth Sahib desecration (also known as the "2015 Guru Granth Sahib sacrilege") refers to a series of desecration incidents of the "Sikh Guru" Guru Granth Sahib and subsequent protests that took place in Punjab, India in October 2015. The first incident of desecration was reported from Bargari, Faridkot district, where 110 torn Angs of the holy Guru were found on 12 October. On the early morning hours of 14 October, two Sikh protesters were shot dead by the police in a unprovoked armed attack whilst the Sikh’s had been sitting in

neg: Ragas in the Guru Granth Sahib Ragas in the Guru Granth Sahib A raga is a complex structure of musical melody used in Indian classical music. It is a set of rules of how to build a melody which can ignite a certain mood in the reciter and listeners. The Sikh holy scripture, Guru Granth Sahib, is composed in and divided by 60 ragas. Each raga is a chapter or section in the Guru Granth Sahib starting with Asaa raag, and all the hymns produced in Asaa raag are found in this section ordered chronologically by the Guru or other Bhagat that have written hymns in

neg: Guru Granth Sahib written in the Guru Granth Sahib. This includes sentences, words, structure, grammar, and meanings. Following the example of the gurus themselves, Sikhs observe total sanctity of the holy text of Guru Granth Sahib. Guru Har Rai, for example, disowned one of his sons, Ram Rai, because he had attempted to alter the wording of a hymn by Guru Nanak Dev. Guru Har Rai had sent Ram Rai to Delhi in order to explain "Gurbani" to the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. To please the Emperor he altered the wording of a hymn, which was reported to the guru. Displeased with his son,

neg: Chaubis Avtar in Braj language of north India. Guru Gobind Singh gives the life account of following Avatars in granth: Per internal references of Dasam Granth, Krishna Avtar was composed in Vikram Samvat 1745/ 1688 AD at Paonta Sahib when Guru Gobind Singh was residing there where Rama Avtar was finished at Anandpur Sahib in 1755. Following are historical references of 18th century serves as evidences that Guru Gobind Singh had written this composition at Anandpur as well as at Paunta Sahib: There is controversy among few Sikh scholars who do not believe it to be the work of Guru Gobind Singh.

neg: Sikh scriptures Sikh scriptures The principal Sikh scripture is the "Adi Granth" (First Scripture), more commonly called the "Guru Granth Sahib". The Sikhs do not regard this as their "holy book" but as their perpetual and current "guru", guide or master. It was called "Adi Granth" until Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and final guru in human form, conferred on it the title of the guru in 1708, after which it was called "Sri Guru Granth Sahib", or "Guru Granth Sahib" for short. The "Granth" has 1430 pages and is divided into 39 chapters. All copies are exactly alike. The Sikhs are

neg: Guru Granth Sahib this was later replaced by the modern Chaur sahib. The Guru Granth Sahib is taken care of by a Granthi, who is responsible for reciting from the sacred hymns and leading Sikh prayers. The Granthi also acts as caretaker for the Guru Granth Sahib, keeping the Guru Granth Sahib covered in clean cloths, known as "rumala", to protect from heat, dust, pollution, etc. The Guru Granth Sahib rests on a "manji sahib" under a "rumala" until brought out again. The Gurudwara Ramsar, the official religious body of Sikhs, is responsible for making physical copies of the Guru Granth Sahib. Until

neg: Funeral ceremony, may be held when convenient, wherever the Guru Granth Sahib is present: Hymns are sung from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The first five and final verses of "Anand Sahib," the "Song of Bliss," are recited or sung. The first five verses of Sikhism's morning prayer, "Japji Sahib," are read aloud to begin the Sidharan paath. A hukam, or random verse, is read from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Ardas, a prayer, is offered. Prashad, a sacred sweet, is distributed. Langar, a meal, is served to guests. While the Sidharan paath is being read, the family may also sing

neg: 2015 Guru Granth Sahib desecration controversy November 2015, the Punjab Cabinet approved an amendment to the Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code. The new Section 295AA carried a maximum sentence of life in prison for sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib The bill was passed on 22 March 2016. An opposition leader Charanjit Singh Channi of INC has proposed that the law should be extended to cover sacrilege against other religion. 2015 Guru Granth Sahib desecration controversy The 2015 Guru Granth Sahib desecration (also known as the "2015 Guru Granth Sahib sacrilege") refers to a series of desecration incidents of the "Sikh Guru" Guru Granth Sahib

neg: Guru Gaddi Guru Gaddi Guru-da-Gaddi is an important Sikh religious event held every 3 November. The event honors when the tenth and last Sikh Gurus when they said 'the next Guru would be the Holy Sikh Book' Guru Granth Sahib. Guru Gobind Singh, declared that Guru Granth Sahib would from that moment on be the Guru or the Guiding Force. The message was delivered on 3 November 1708 by Guru Gobind Singh at Nanded in the state of Maharashtra in India. Guru Gobind Singh Ji established Khalsa and conferred the status of the Guru to the Guru Granth Sahib and elevated it

neg: Aarti above Aarti Kirtan, including two of the Panj Takhts: Thakat Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib Abchal Nagar and Thakat Sachkhand Sri Patna Sahib Harimandir Sahib. Few Nihangs also carry out Aarti in same manner, though with more shabads from the Dasam Granth and Sarabloh Granth. According to them, difference in their Aarti is that Sikhs do Aarti of divine wisdom, which is in form of Guru Granth Sahib. The concept is similar to bowing before Guru Granth Sahib on knees, the practice which is common in Hindus while bowing before Idols.However, this being said; when bowing before the Guru Granth Sahib,

neg: Sikh scriptures forbidden from making any changes to the text within this scripture. The "Guru Granth Sahib" was compiled by Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth guru of the Sikhs. The work of compilation was started in 1601 and finished in 1604. The Granth, called "Pothi Sahib" by Guru Arjan, was installed at Harmandir Sahib (House of God) with much celebration. The following languages are found in this Granth: The first published translation of the "Guru Granth Sahib" into Sindhi was done in 1959 by Jethanand B. Lalwani of Bharat Jivan Publications. He used his entire personal savings and produced 500 copies. Lalwani

neg: Historical sites related to Dasam Granth Paunta Sahib. The historical site commemorates Guru Gobind Singh's activities related to literary work including most of compositions of Dasam Granth Sahib. Guru Gobind Singh ji, the tenth guru of Sikhs was the person in whose memory the Gurdwara of Paonta Sahib was built. It was here, the Dasam Granth was written by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It is because of this fact, the Gurdwara enjoys a very high historic and religious importance among the followers of the Sikh religion across the worldover. Shri Talab Asthan and Shri Dastar Asthan are the vital places inside the Sikh shrine worth mentioning.

neg: Dasam Granth Dasam Granth The Dasam Patishah Ji Da Granth (Gurmukhi: ਦਸਮ ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹ ਦਾ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ), commonly known as Dasam Granth (Gurmukhi: ਦਸਮ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ), is a religious text containing many of the texts traditionally attributed to Guru Gobind Singh. It is written primarily in Braj Bhasha, with Awadhi, Hindustani, Punjabi and Persian compositions written almost entirely in the Gurmukhi script except for the "Fatehnama", "Zafar Nama" and "Hikayat", which are in the Persian alphabet. The "Dasam Granth" is a separate religious text from the Guru Granth Sahib. Some compositions of the "Dasam Granth" such as Jaap Sahib, Tav-Prasad Savaiye and Benti Chaupai are

neg: Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University events. For the collaborative initiatives in extracurricular activities and overall personality development of students, following clubs have been formed: Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University (ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਰਲਡ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ) is a private university in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, India. It was established under Punjab State Act 20/2008 (Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Act) and is recognized by UGC under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. Sardar Prakash Singh Badal (Chief Minister of Punjab) announced the setting up of Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University at Fatehgarh Sahib, the holy place of

neg: Guru Granth Sahib in 1708, Baba Deep Singh and Bhai Mani Singh prepared many copies of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib for distribution. The text consists of 1,430 "angs" (pages) and 6,000 "śabads" (line compositions), which are poetically rendered and set to a rhythmic ancient north Indian classical form of music. The bulk of the scripture is divided into sixty "rāags", with each Granth rāga subdivided according to length and author. The hymns in the scripture are arranged primarily by the "rāgas" in which they are read. The Guru Granth Sahib is written in the Gurmukhī script, in various languages, including Lahnda (Western

neg: Gurunanak Darbar, Ireland following the Sikh tradition of expressing respect and veneration towards the Lord. In its 1430 pages, the "shabads" (hymns) of the Guru Granth Sahib, written in Gurmukhi script by Sikh gurus and saints from various beliefs and religions, are arranged in 31 ragas (the classical Indian melodic modes). To reflect its importance, the Guru Granth Sahib is placed on the Manji Sahib, a raised platform covered by the palki (canopy), and covered with pieces of beautiful cloth ("Romala"). Both men and women can read from the Guru Granth Sahib in the gurdwara. Donations, which may include grocery for the kitchen,

neg: Granthi the Sangat. Other important qualifications include being able to read the holy scriptures of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, which is the duty of a Paathi in the Gurudwara. A Granthi must be able to interpret the sacred hymns written in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, referred to as Gurbani, and must be able to fluently deliver sermons to the Sangat at the Gurudwara. Another important qualification is the ability to complete all duties related to taking care of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib at ceremonies as it is referred to as the "living Guru" in a Gurudwara and by

neg: Sikh scriptures later took out loans to make a reprint in 1963. No evidence emerges when Online Khoj_Gurbani searched "Guru Granth Sahib" that Guru Nanak wrote in Sanskrit. The word search = sanskrit revealed no results. The knowledge that enshrines and illuminates "Guru Granth Sahib" does not recommend translation; instead a direct learning connection with "Guru Granth Sahib" is only advised. This recommendation reduces learner's bias through secondary translations and middle channels that could mislead a learners' journey. This is regarded as the second holiest book of the Sikhs and is called the "Dasam Granth" – the book of the tenth guru.

neg: Guru Maneyo Granth Gurdas) The event in 1708 at Nanded (in present-day Maharashtra), when Guru Gobind Singh installed Adi Granth as the Guru of Sikhism, was recorded in a "Bhatt Vahi" (a bard's scroll) by an eyewitness, Narbud Singh, and is now celebrated as Gurgaddi (Guru Gaddi Divas), and statement is part of the central chant, "Sabh Sikhan ko Hukam Hai, Guru Maneyo Granth". October 2008 marked the Tercentenary year of Guruship of Guru Granth Sahib and was marked by major celebrations by Sikhs worldwide, and especially at Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, Nanded saw year-long celebrations. The composition of the sacred Granth contains

neg: Guru Granth Sahib added the religious compositions of Guru Tegh Bahadur to Adi Granth to create a definitive compilation. Religious verses of Guru Gobind Singh were not included in Guru Granth Sahib, but he added 1 sloak in mahala 9 Ang 1429. His banis are found in the Sri Dasam Granth, they are part in the daily prayers of Sikhs During this period, Bhai Mani Singh also collected Guru Gobind Singh's religious writings, as well as his court poems, and included them in a secondary religious volume, today known as the "Dasam Granth Sahib". Sikhs consider the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal

neg: Laavaan Karaj (Sikh Marriage Ceremony) is the reading and then the singing of each laav in turn. When the Laav is sung, the couple, joined by a piece of cloth, circle the Guru Granth Sahib. This has relevance to the occasion and should not be considered a ritual without meaning. When the couple circle the Guru Granth Sahib each time they are making a commitment to God with the Guru as their spiritual witness and support. And as one circles the Sri Guru Granth Sahib you are reminded that the Guru should be the center of your life, from which springs

neg: History of Dasam Granth evidence to Guruship to Guru Granth Sahib, written in 1751 after 43 years of Guru Gobind Singh demise also mentioned most of compositions of Dasam Granth. Though, this book does not cover events happened after demise of Guru in much detail. This book confirms writing of Chobis avtar, Jaap Sahib and Akal Ustat at Paonta, Bachitar Natak, Chandi di Var. The heterodox beliefs of the author and Hindu portrayal of Guru Gobind Singh leaves this book highly unreliable. It mentioned that Hikaaitaan was embed at end of Zafarnama by guru Gobind Singh and sent it to Aurangzeb. This book was

neg: Mul Mantar Mul Mantar The Mul Mantar (, "", pronounced Mool Mantar) is the first composition in the Sikh holy text and Great Living Guru, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, written in Punjabi. It is a series of affirmations and is the basis of Sikh theology, as well as the fundamental prayer. The Mul Mantar is the first composition of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The Guru Granth Sahib begins with the Mul Mantar and it occurs more than one hundred times throughout the text where it is placed at the beginning of the particular Shabad. Bhai Mani Singh explains that the reason

neg: Ragas in the Guru Granth Sahib that raga. There are many websites on the internet giving wrong information about raags. Following is the list of all sixty Raags under which Gurbani is written, in order of appearance. Raags are used in Sikh music simply to create a mood, and are not restricted to particular times. A mood can be created by the music of the raag regardless of the time of day. There are a total of 60 raags or melodies within the Guru Granth Sahib. Each melody sets a particular mood for the hymn, adding a deeper dimension to it. The Guru Granth Sahib is

neg: Message of Guru Granth Sahib Message of Guru Granth Sahib The Guru Granth Sahib, a Sikh religious text, promotes a moral teaching that Sahib explains is about living a life of Truth, believe in one God (creator of universe), respect for others, and high moral standards. Followers of the Guru are considered to be members of the Sikh religion, and they are known as Gurmukh – which stands for the “follower of Guru”. The Guru Granth Sahib promotes the message of equality of all beings and at the same time state that Sikh believers "obtain the supreme status" (SGGS, Page 446). Discrimination of all types

neg: Pratap Singh Giani for several years performed katha expounding the Holy Writ in front of the Akal Bung. A fine calligraphist, Partap Singh transcribed volumes of the Guru Granth Sahib, the most famous of them being the one still preserved in the Harimandir Sahib. This copy, completed in 1908, is written in very bold Gurmukhi characters on large-sized 25" by 28" sheets of Kashmiri paper and is installed on the first floor of the Harimandir Sahib where it is used for the recital of akhand paths or unbroken readings of the Guru Granth Sahib. The entire volume, 1527 leaves, that is, 8054 pages,

neg: Guru Granth Sahib Library, in collaboration with the Nanakshahi Trust, began digitizing centuries-old copies and manuscripts of the Guru Granth Sahib and other Sikh sacred texts. In 2004 the Sikher project was launched by Jasdeep Singh Khalsa to develop an 'open source' approach to Gurbani translations and app development. In 2013 the Khalis Foundation a Californian based non-profit relaunched Sikhi to the Max based on the open source philosophy promoted by the Sikher project. Guru Granth Sahib Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Punjabi: ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ/ ) was compiled by the tenth religious Guru of Sikhism, regarded by Sikhs as the final, sovereign, and

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Historical sites related to Dasam Granth Here while remembring God GURU SAHIB Recited the Shabad "Mitar Payare nu Haal Murida Da Kehna
 Tud Bin Rog, Rajaina da Odan Naga Niwaasan De Rehna
 Shul Surahi, Khanjar Pyale Bing Kasaian de Rehna
 Mitar Payare nu Haal Murida Da Kehna" Here two out of Punj Piyaraas Bhai Dharam Singh Ji and Bhai Daya Singh Ji and one another Sikh Bhai Man Singh ji met GURU SAHIB. Banis written: Historical sites related to Dasam Granth The list of noted Sites related to creation Dasam Granth Sahib. Paonta Sahib is a small beautiful town in the south of Sirmour district in

neg: Hazur Sahib Nanded initially healed after being stitched by an English surgeon sent by Bahadur Shah I, who served as his doctor, and Dara Shikoh before him. However the wound re-opened a few days later when the Guru was stringing a bow for one of his Sikhs and the Guru died after declaring the Guru Granth Sahib as his successor. The Sikhs built a room over the platform where Guru Gobind Singh would sit while holding his court and installed the Guru Granth Sahib on it. They called it Takhat Sahib. Guru Gobind Singh, while conferring Guruship on the holy Book, had himself

neg: Ramayana covered in Guru Granth Sahib. Guru Granth Sahib states: This version of the "Ramayana" was written by Guru Gobind Singh, which is part of Dasam Granth. He also said that the almighty, invisible, all prevailing God created great numbers of Indras, Moons and Suns, Deities, Demons and sages, and also numerous saints and Brahmanas (enlightened people). But they too were caught in the noose of death (Kaal) (transmigration of the soul). This is similar to the explanation in Bhagavad Gita which is part of the "Mahabharata". Besides being the site of discovery of the oldest surviving manuscript of the "Ramayana",

neg: Guru Granth Sahib sign of respect. Guru Granth Sahib is given the greatest respect and honour. Sikhs cover their heads and remove their shoes while in the presence of this sacred scripture, their eternal living guru. Guru Granth Sahib is normally carried on the head and as a sign of respect, never touched with unwashed hands or put on the floor. It is attended with all signs of royalty, with a canopy placed over it. A "chaur sahib" is waved above the Guru Granth Sahib. Peacock-feather fans were waved over royal or saintly beings as a mark of great spiritual or temporal status;

neg: Anand Sahib Chhota Anand Sahib which extends the first 5 pauries and then skips to the very last Pauri. This shorter version of Anand Sahib is usually recited at the closing ceremonies before Ardas. The Chhota Anand Sahib is included at the end of Rehras. Anand Sahib The Anand Sahib is a collection of hymns in Sikhism, written in the Ramkali Raag by Guru Amar Das, the third Guru of the Sikhs. It appears on the pages 917 to 922 in Guru Granth Sahib. The word Anand means complete happiness. The Anand Sahib is a part of the Nitnem (daily prayers) which

neg: Darbar Sahib Hall Darbar Sahib Hall Darbar Sahib refers to the main hall within a Sikh gurdwara. This hall is where the holy text, the Guru Granth Sahib Ji (current and perpetual Guru of the Sikhs), is placed on a takhat or throne in a prominent central position. Darbar Sahib Worship takes place in the Diwan Hall (prayer hall). In the Diwan Hall, there are people playing worship hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib. The Guru Granth Sahib is the highest spiritual authority in Sikhism and is to be treated as though it is a living Guru. People visiting the Gurdwara sit on

neg: Women in the Guru Granth Sahib Women in the Guru Granth Sahib The Guru Granth Sahib is the holy text of Sikhs. Several of the shabads (hymns) from the "Guru Granth Sahib" address the role of women in Indian and Sikh society. In this Shabad, the Guru expresses the importance of women. It begins with the line "From a woman, a man is born" to emphasise that all men and women come from a woman. This theme then continues with the Guru highlighting, in a logical sequence, the various stages of life where the importance of woman is noted – "within woman, man is conceived," and

neg: Guru Granth Sahib the guru disowned him and forbade his Sikhs to associate with him or his descendants. A partial English translation of Guru Granth Sahib by Ernest Trumpp was published in 1877. The work was for use by Christian missionaries, and received extremely negative feedback from Sikhs. Max Arthur Macauliffe also partially translated the text for inclusion in his six-volume "The Sikh Religion", published by Oxford University Press in 1909. His translations are closer to the Sikhs' own interpretation of the holy scripture, and were received well by them. The first complete English translation of Guru Granth Sahib, by Gopal Singh, was

neg: Guru Granth Sahib living guru, the highest religious and spiritual guide for Sikhs and inspire all of humanity; it plays a central role in guiding the Sikh's way of life. Its place in Sikh devotional life is based on on the "Gurbani" (the word of Guru/God) which was received by the Sikh gurus in their divine consciousness from God and revealed to mankind. The Guru Granth Sahib answers all questions regarding religion and that morality can be discovered within it. The word is the guru and the guru is the word. Thus, in Sikh theology, the revealed divine word was written by past

neg: Chaupai (Sikhism) the closure of Sri Charitropakhyan written by the Tenth Guru. They show the proof of this in their book: Sri Dasam Granth Questions and Answers: London: Archimedes Press, 2011. These authors have received their University degrees on the Sri Dasam Granth Sahib. Chaupai (Sikhism) Benti Chaupai (also referred to as Chaupai Sahib) is a hymn by Guru Gobind Singh. Chaupai is the 405th Charitar of the Charitropakhyan of the Dasam Granth and is a part of a Sikh's Nitnem (daily scripture reading). Chaupai Sahib begins after the 404 Chittar where two massive battles, including the later between Maha Kal and

neg: Historical sites related to Dasam Granth Kavi Darbar, a prominent place near the Gurudwara is the venue for holding the poetry competitions. The weapons and pens used by Guru Gobind Singh Ji are displayed in a museum near the Poanta Sahib Gurudwara. As per Gurbilas Patshahi 10 (Koer Singh) and Guru Kian Sakhian, Guru Gobind Singh ji had composed, Jaap Sahib, Akal Ustat, Krishna Avtar, Bisan Charitars at Paunta. Banis written: The historical site commemorates Guru Gobind Singh's writing Zafrnama at Dina Kangar. The Gurdwara Sahib is situated in outer of village Dyalpura Bhai Ka in Distt Bathinda. When SHRI GURU GOBIND SINGH JI was staying

neg: Guru Granth Sahib Punjabi), Braj Bhasha, Khariboli, Sanskrit, Sindhi, and Persian. Copies in these languages often have the generic title of Sant Bhasha. Guru Granth Sahib was composed by the Sikh Gurus: Guru Nanak Dev, Guru Angad Dev, Guru Amar Das, Guru Ram Das, Guru Arjan Dev, Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh added 1 sloakh in mahala 9 Ang 1429. It also contains the traditions and teachings of Indian "sants" (saints), such as Ravidas, Ramananda, Kabir and Namdev among others, and two Muslim Sufi saints Bhagat Bhikan and: Sheikh Farid. The vision in the Guru Granth Sahib is of a society

neg: Bhai Mani Singh where she lived with Mata Sundri for the rest of her life. After Banda Singh Bahadurs execution in 1716 The Khalsa abandoned their homes and escaped to the jungles of the Punjab, mountains of Sivalik Hills and deserts of Rajputana. Bhai Mani Singh acted as scribe when Guru Gobind Singh Ji dictated Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Bhai Mani Sahib collected the Gurbani (Literally "Word of the Guru") of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and compiled it in the guru granth Shaib (Book of the Tenth Guru). The writings included in the Dasam Granth were composed at different times by the Guru

neg: Writers of Guru Granth Sahib Mani Singh Ji (second version). Generally, Scholars categorize authors of Guru Granth Sahib into four groups: Philosophically, Sikhs are bound to believe in Shabad Guru but general belief is that The Sikh Gurus established Sikhism over the centuries, beginning in the year 1469. There are 6 Sikh Gurus whose hymns are present in Guru Granth Sahib: In above list, the "Bhagats" (, from Sanskrit भक्त) were holy men of various sects whose teachings are included in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji. Their bani come under title "Bani Bhagtaan Ki". The word "Bhagat" means devotee, and comes from the Sanskrit

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History of Dasam Granth and Jaap Sahib recitation during creation of Khalsa Panth. This booklet contains short poem having 38 couplets written by Bhai Prehlad Singh in the early 18th century, whose hymn, "Sab Sikhan ko Hukam hai Guru Maneyo Granth", is heavily quoted among Sikhs. This Rahitnama mentioned first composition of Dasam Granth i.e. Jaap Sahib, a Sikh liturgy. Following is quote from the same:
 ਬਿਨਾ 'ਜਪੁ' 'ਜਾਪੁ' ਜਪੇ, ਜੋ ਜੇਵਹਿ ਪਰਸਾਦਿ ||
 One who is spending life(doing religious activities) without Understanding of Japuji Sahib and Jaap Sahib,
 ਸੋ ਬਿਸਟਾ ਕਾ ਕਿਰਮ ਹੂਇ, ਜਨਮ ਗਵਾਵੈ ਬਾਦ ||
 he is living insect of

neg: Gurbani the evening around sunset or after a day's work and finally Kirtan Sohila is read before going to bed. Doing "Nitnem" is also commonly referred as doing "paath". Japji Sahib, Anand Sahib, and Kirtan Sohila are a part of Guru Granth Sahib. Jaap Sahib, Tav-Prasad Savaiye, and Chaupai Sahib were all compiled by Guru Gobind Singh and found in the "Dasam Granth". Rehras is a mix with hymns from both Guru Granth Sahib and Dasam Granth. A Sikh may add more "Gurbani" to their Nitnem and if done frequently that "Gurbani" becomes a part of their "Nitnem". Gurbani Gurbani ()

neg: Mul Mantar the beginning of every Raag. Others point out that in Gurbani it is also written "ek ong kar sat gur prasad" and that this does not represent an even more abbreviated form of Mul Mantar. Mul Mantar The Mul Mantar (, "", pronounced Mool Mantar) is the first composition in the Sikh holy text and Great Living Guru, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, written in Punjabi. It is a series of affirmations and is the basis of Sikh theology, as well as the fundamental prayer. The Mul Mantar is the first composition of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The Guru Granth

neg: History of Sikhism 1604, although some of the earlier gurus are also known to have documented their revelations. This is one of the few scriptures in the world that has been compiled by the founders of a faith during their own lifetime. The Guru Granth Sahib is particularly unique among sacred texts in that it is written in Gurmukhi script but contains many languages including Punjabi, Hindustani, Sanskrit, Bhojpuri, Assamese and Persian. Sikhs consider the Guru Granth Sahib the last, perpetual living guru. Banda Singh Bahadur was chosen to lead the Sikhs by Guru Gobind Singh. He was successful in setting up a

neg: Gurbani Gurbani Gurbani () is a Sikh term, very commonly used by Sikhs to refer to various compositions by the Sikh Gurus and other writers of Guru Granth Sahib. In general, hymns in the central text of the Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib, are called "Gurbani". Among Amrit dhari Sikhs, a few texts from Dasam Granth which are read as Nitnem, like "Tav-Prasad Savaiye" and "Chaupai", are also considered "Gurbani". In Adi Granth, Gurbani is a sound which comes directly from the Supreme and the text is a written form of the same in worldly language and scripts. It is also

neg: Guru Amar Das integral part of Sikhism. He is also remembered as the innovator who began the collection of hymns now known as "Goindwal Pothi" or "Mohan Pothi", the precursor to what became the "Adi Granth" – the first edition of Sikh scripture – under the fifth Sikh Master, which finally emerged as the "Guru Granth Sahib" under the tenth Sikh Master. The nearly 900 hymns composed by Guru Amar Das constitute the third largest part, or about 15%, of the "Guru Granth Sahib". Guru Amar Das Guru Amar Das (; 5 May 1479 – 1 September 1574) was the third of the

neg: Prostration a random opening of Guru Granth Sahib to reveal an edict for the individual or congregation (similar to the ancient Roman practice of "sortes sanctorum", a form of bibliomancy). Sikhs call the prostration "mutha tekna" ("lowering the forehead"). Whenever and however many times a Sikh is in the presence of Guru Granth Sahib he will prostrate, usually upon the initial sight of Guru Granth Sahib and again upon leaving the presence of Guru Granth Sahib. Sikhs, in their personal worship (morning Nitnem and evening Rehras), will prostrate upon the completion of prayers and the ardās. The direction of prostration is

neg: Hymn qualities of God and why one should meditate on God's name. The "Guru Granth Sahib" is divided by their musical setting in different ragas into fourteen hundred and thirty pages known as "Angs" (limbs) in Sikh tradition. Guru Gobind Singh (1666–1708), the tenth guru, after adding Guru Tegh Bahadur's bani to the Adi Granth affirmed the sacred text 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 Guru Granth Sahib, as a source or guide of prayer, is pivotal in

neg: Shabda In Sikhism the term "Shabad" has two primary meanings. The first context of the term is to refer to a hymn or paragraph or sections of the Holy Text that appears in Guru Granth Sahib, the main holy scripture of the Sikhs. The Guru Granth Sahib is organised by chapters of "ragas", with each chapter containing many "shabads" of that "raga". The first "Shabad" in Guru Granth Sahib is the Mool Mantar. The script used for the "Shabad" is Gurmukhi. "Shabad" is the term also used to refer to hymns within other Sikh scriptures, like Deh Siva Var Mohe. The

neg: Pyaar my white clothes." (Guru Granth Sahib page 16) Ones mind has to be immersed in "love" of the Lord at all times to comply with this line from Gurbani. "Join the Sat Sangat, the True Congregation, and find the Lord. The Gurmukh embraces love for the Lord." (Guru Granth Sahib page 22) and "Attuned to the Love of the One, there is no sorrow or suffering. ||3||" (Guru Granth Sahib page 45), when one loves the Lord, all their sorrows and suffering are removed. Pyaar Pyaar means Love and comes from the Sanskrit word "Priya", for the Lord and His

neg: Guru Granth Sahib no material (such as the typical wood) is added to help "cremate" it, thus making its burning pure and unadulterated. No handwritten copies are ever destroyed. The first CD of the Guru Granth Sahib was released in 2000 by Dr Kulbir Singh Thind which included a full set of Gurbani fonts which he also developed in 1995. In 2000 a British Sikh named Tarsem Singh developed the 'Sikhi to the Max' Guru Granth Sahib search engine which is currently used throughout Sikh diaspora communities around the globe to provide English language translations within Sikh Temples. In 2003 the Panjab Digital

neg: 2015 Guru Granth Sahib desecration controversy villagers. When he tried to escape on a motorcycle, the villagers also set fire to the motorcycle. 39 Angs of the Gur Granth Sahib were found torn in Bath village in Tarn Taran district. Two days later, a protester in the village died of a cardiac arrest during a protest march. In Kohrian village in Faridkot, a 3-inch cut was found 745 Angs of the Guru Granth Sahib. The villagers filed a complaint and decided against escalating the issue. In Sarai Naga village in Muktsar district, Angs of a copy of the Panj Granth, a smaller text containing selected verses

neg: Asa di Var Asa di Var Asa Di Var is a collection of 24 pauris or stanzas written by Guru Nanak Devji (Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 462 to Ang 475).Some people argue that the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev ji wrote the first 9 together on one occasion and later wrote 15 more stanzas on a different occasion but Professor Sahib Singh and some of the foremost Sikh scholars believe that the whole Var was written at the same place as the Var itself proceeds in a definite uniformity. The whole Var was compiled by the 5th Guru, Guru Arjan Dev

neg: Women in the Guru Granth Sahib fortune at times of marriage. It has historically been regarded as a contribution by her family to the married household's future expenses. The Gurus called this giving of gifts an "offer for show" of the guests, and a "worthless display" which only increased "false egotism." Sikh families were discouraged from continuing this practice, and slowly this trend has diminished in some parts of Indian society. The following Shabad explains the Guru's position: Women in the Guru Granth Sahib The Guru Granth Sahib is the holy text of Sikhs. Several of the shabads (hymns) from the "Guru Granth Sahib" address the

neg: Ragas in the Guru Granth Sahib joy and sorrow help to keep you stable and prevent you reveling in your own achievement. Ragas in the Guru Granth Sahib A raga is a complex structure of musical melody used in Indian classical music. It is a set of rules of how to build a melody which can ignite a certain mood in the reciter and listeners. The Sikh holy scripture, Guru Granth Sahib, is composed in and divided by 60 ragas. Each raga is a chapter or section in the Guru Granth Sahib starting with Asaa raag, and all the hymns produced in Asaa raag are found

neg: 2015 Guru Granth Sahib desecration controversy from the Guru Granth Sahib, were found torn. In Gadani in Nawanshahr, three Saroops were found burnt. The police managed to keep peace in the region. In Kotli Ablu village in Muktsar, a gurdwara caught fire and its Bir of the Guru Granth Sahib were burnt to ashes. In Kohrian village of Sangrur district, some Angs of Guru Granth Sahib were reported torn. On 13 October 2015, in Buttar Kalan village in Moga district, protesters clashed with the police. Ten policemen were injured, among them one received spinal injuries. On 14 October 2015, around 6000 protesters gathered in Kotkapura and

neg: Ravidas an idol worshipper (saguni bhakti saint) while other 20th century texts assert that Ravidas rejected idolatry. The difference between the Ravidassia religion and Sikhism, as described by a post made by Shri Guru Ravidass Temple in Ontario is as follows: We, as Ravidassias have different traditions. We are not Sikhs. Even though, we give utmost respect to 10 gurus and Guru Granth Sahib, Guru Ravidass Ji is our supreme. There is no command for us to follow the declaration that there is no Guru after Guru Granth Sahib. We respect Guru Granth Sahib because it has our guru Ji‟s teachings

neg: Guru Gobind Singh Tegh Bahadur. Guru Gobind Singh also declared this text to be the eternal Guru for Sikhs. Guru Gobind Singh composed other texts, particularly the Dasam Granth which many Sikhs consider to be a scripture next in importance after the Guru Granth Sahib. The Dasam Granth includes compositions such as the Jaap Sahib, Amrit Savaiye and Benti Chaupai which are part of the daily prayers/lessons (Nitnem) of Sikhs. The Dasam Granth is largely versions of Indian theology from the Puranas and secular stories. The Sarbloh Granth has also been attributed to the Guru. The period following the execution of Guru Tegh

neg: Akhand Path certificate, on passing the driving test, an anniversary, a historic occasion, chasing away evil spirits and curses etc. Some Gurdwaras hold a weekly Akhand Path and this gives the congregation (Sadh Sangat) a beautiful opportunity to establish a close relationship with the Guru - the Granth and the communion that provides the chance to carry out volunteer work (Seva) thus obtaining the blessing of the Guru Granth Sahib for the whole of the communion. It is said that when Guru Gobind Singh had completed the writing of the Guru Granth Sahib, he had five members of the congregation (Sadh Sangat)

neg: Sikh scriptures They have been referred to as the "Key to the Sri Guru Granth Sahib" by Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh guru. He was the first scribe of Guru Granth Sahib and a scholar of great repute. From his work, it is clear that he had mastery of various Indian languages and had studied many ancient Indian religious scriptures. Panjab Digital Library in collaboration with the Nanakshahi Trust took up digitization of Sikh scriptures in 2003. Thousands of manuscripts have been digitized and are available online at Panjab Digital Library. Sikh scriptures The principal Sikh scripture is the "Adi Granth"

neg: Japji Sahib part is also called as Akal Sahasranama. The text includes names for God taken from primarily Islamic and Zoroastrian metaphysics, such as "Allāh" (Arabic) & "Khuda" (Persian). The Japu Sahib includes a mention of God as wielder of weapons, consistent with the martial spirit of Dasam Granth. Japji Sahib Jap ji is a prayer at the beginning of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, considered the holy scripture of sikhs. It was composed by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sat Guru in the line of ten sikh gurus. Jap ji begins with "Mool Mantra" and is followed by 38 "pauris

neg: Gurudwara Paonta Sahib that God is one and we all are its children. Another place of religious and historical importance is the Gurdwara built at Bhangani Sahib, about 1 km from Gurdwara Tir Garhi Sahib. With its proximity to the river Yamuna, the whole area presents a picturesque sight. Gurudwara Paonta Sahib Gurudwara Paonta Sahib, is a noted "Gurudwara" in Paonta Sahib, District of Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh. This Gurdwara was built in memory of Guru Gobind Singh ji, the tenth guru of sikhs ..The Dasam Granth was written here by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Hence, the Gurdwara enjoys a high historic and religious

neg: Sikh gurus Sikh gurus The Sikh gurus established Sikhism over the centuries, beginning in the year 1469. Guru Nanak was the first Guru, and subsequently, each Guru, in succession, was referred to as "Nanak", and as "Light". All the Gurus themselves also used the name "Nanak" while penning down their spiritual verses. There are a total of eleven Gurus: Ten human-form gurus and the eleventh, or current and everlasting Sikh Guru, is the integrated Sikh scripture known as the Guru Granth Sahib. The Tenth Nanak, Guru Gobind Singh, had bestowed the Guruship forevermore to the Guru Granth Sahib. Guru Gobind Singh Ji

neg: Historical sites related to Dasam Granth at Village Dina in Bhai Desu Ji's residence, In day time GURU SAHIB used to come here. As this place was dense forest, GURU SAHIB wrote Zaffarnama Sahib here and at Village Dina. Here only Sikhs were again assembled after the Fight of Chamkaur Sahib. And Sikhs used to practice for the future also. ZafarnÄmah means the Epistle of Victory and is the name given to the letter sent by the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib in 1705 to the Mughal Emperor of India, Aurangzeb. The letter is written in Persian verse. It is believed that Hikayats were

neg: Guru Arjan for having composed and circulated them. The concern and the possibility of wrong propaganda, immoral teachings and inauthentic "Gurbani" led Guru Arjan to initiate a major effort to collect, study, approve and compile a written official scripture, and this he called "Adi Granth", the first edition of the Sikh scripture by 1604. The composition of both Prithi Chand and his followers have been preserved in the Mina texts of Sikhism, while the mainstream and larger Sikh tradition adopted the "Guru Granth Sahib" scripture that ultimately emerged from the initiative of Guru Arjan. According to the Sikh tradition, Guru Arjan compiled

neg: Message of Guru Granth Sahib (man), doubt (duvidha), ownership (mamata), hatred (vair), and hostility (virodh). In the Sikh religion, freedom from these vices, or Sahaj, is attained through tension-free, ethical living, grounded in spirituality avoiding self-mortification and other religious rites of cleansing. Message of Guru Granth Sahib The Guru Granth Sahib, a Sikh religious text, promotes a moral teaching that Sahib explains is about living a life of Truth, believe in one God (creator of universe), respect for others, and high moral standards. Followers of the Guru are considered to be members of the Sikh religion, and they are known as Gurmukh – which stands

neg: Sukhmani Sahib Sukhmani Sahib Sukhmani Sahib () is usually translated to mean "Prayer of Peace and joy of mind" is a set of 192 "padas" (stanzas of 10 hymns) present in the holy "Guru Granth Sahib", the main scripture and living Guru of Sikhism from "Ang" 262 to "Ang" 296 (about 35 count). This Gurbani text (writing of the Gurus) was written by the 5th Guru, Guru Arjan (1563–1606) at Amritsar in around 1602. The composition deals with such topics such as "Simran" (general meditation that leads to merging with God) and "Nam Japna" (meditation of "Naam"), the greatness of Saints and

neg: Gurunanak Darbar, Ireland Guru Granth Sahib as a mark of respect. Members of all faiths can enter the Divan Hall with their heads covered with a scarf or any piece of cloth usually provided in a box at the entrance of the Gurdwara. They can also use their own piece of cloth. Guru Granth Sahib is the 11th and everlasting Guru of the Sikhs. The word "guru" is composed of two words, "gu" meaning "darkness" and "ru" meaning "light"; thus "guru" is the "light that dispels all darkness". "Granth" is a Sanskrit word signifying a holy book. "Sahib" is added to its name

neg: Anand Sahib Anand Sahib The Anand Sahib is a collection of hymns in Sikhism, written in the Ramkali Raag by Guru Amar Das, the third Guru of the Sikhs. It appears on the pages 917 to 922 in Guru Granth Sahib. The word Anand means complete happiness. The Anand Sahib is a part of the Nitnem (daily prayers) which are read by Amritdhari Sikhs before dawn. Anand Sahib is chanted at all the religious ceremonies of the Sikhs irrespective of the nature of event. There are two versions of Anand Sahib; one which extends 40 pauries and one shorter version often called

neg: Sikhism for Sikhs. The Guru Granth Sahib is installed in Sikh "Gurdwara" (temple); many Sikhs bow or prostrate before it on entering the temple. The Guru Granth Sahib is installed every morning and put to bed at night in many "Gurdwaras". The Granth is revered as eternal "gurbānī" and the spiritual authority. The copies of the Guru Granth Sahib are not regarded as material objects, but as living subjects which are alive. According to Myrvold, the Sikh scripture is treated with respect like a living person, in a manner similar to the Gospel in early Christian worship. Old copies of the

neg: Bairari Bairari This is an India musical raga (composition) that appears in the Sikh tradition from northern India and is part of the Sikh holy scripture called Sri Guru Granth Sahib or Guru Granth Sahib for short. Every raga has a strict set of rules which govern the number of notes that can be used; which notes can be used; and their interplay that has to be adhered to for the composition of a tune. In the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy Granth (book) there are a total of 31 raga compositions and this raga is the ninth raga to

neg: Guru Granth Sahib to be made for them. The sixth guru added the tunes of 9 out of 22 Vars. Seventh and eighth guru did not have writings of their own added to the holy scripture; however, the ninth guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, did. The tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh, included writings of his father Guru Tegh Bahadur in the Guru Granth Sahib, and included 1 salokh in mahala 9 Ang 1429. In 1704 at Damdama Sahib, during a one-year respite from the heavy fighting with Aurangzeb which the Khalsa was engaged in at the time, Guru Gobind Singh and Bhai Mani Singh

neg: Sikh names Karan, occurs following the first few days of their birth, in a ceremony called the "Hukamnama" (referring to a hymn from the Guru Granth Sahib as the will from God); a family often selects a name for a child by opening the Sikh holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib to a certain "aang" and choosing a name that begins with the first letter of the first word on the "aang". Sikh given names are gender neutral, generally formed of a prefix and a suffix (ex. Har/jeet/). There is however, a gender connotation attached when pronouncing a name, say Parkāśh for

neg: Bhai Mani Singh the Mughal attack. Bhai Mani Singh took Mata Sunder Kaur and Mata Sahib Kaur to Delhi via Ambala. In 1704, Bhai Mani Singh escorted Guru Sahib's wife and Mata Sahib Devan to Talwandi Sabo where the Guru was staying after defeating the Mughal army at Muktsar. Here Guru Gobind Singh from memory recited the current version of the Guru Granth Sahib while Bhai Mani Singh transcribed it. When Guru Sahib left Agra with Emperor Bahadur Shah for Nanded in 1707, Mata Sahib Devan and Bhai Mani Singh accompanied him. Afterwards Bhai Mani Singh escorted Mata Sahib Devan back to Delhi

neg: Gurunanak Darbar, Ireland Sahib, and Katha is the reading of the Guru Granth Sahib with explanations. On the right of the Guru Granth Sahib, musicians with harmoniums, tabla and other musical instruments sing hymns from it. Both men and women can lead the congregation in prayer or singing hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib. Ardaas is a prayer performed by Sikhs to thank Waheguru (the Almighty) for all that he has done and to pray for the welfare and prosperity of the whole universe. In the congregational setting, the ardaas is recited by one person while everyone stands reverenty, hands in prayer pose,

neg: Gurudwara Paonta Sahib Gurudwara Paonta Sahib Gurudwara Paonta Sahib, is a noted "Gurudwara" in Paonta Sahib, District of Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh. This Gurdwara was built in memory of Guru Gobind Singh ji, the tenth guru of sikhs ..The Dasam Granth was written here by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Hence, the Gurdwara enjoys a high historic and religious importance among the followers of the Sikh religion world over.The Gurudwara have a palanquin "Palki" made of pure gold, donated by devotees. Shri Talab Asthan and Shri Dastar Asthan are the vital places inside the Sikh shrine.Shri Talab Asthan is used for disbursing salaries and Shri

neg: Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick Gurdwara Sahib. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is taken back to the Sachkhand Sahib at the end of services in the evening. Throughout the day Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji presides over the Sikh congregations. Thousands of Sikhs and non-Sikhs attend the Gurdwara Sahib to worship and visit the beautiful Gurdwara complex. Guru Ka Langar (free community kitchen) is served all day long every day throughout the year. The Gurdwara Management Committee (Punjabi: ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕ ਕਮੇਟੀ) is ultimately responsible for managing and the administration of Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick. It is also responsible for the upkeep of the Gurdwara estate.

neg: Jaap Sahib The True God). The language of Jaap, is close to classical with words and compounds drawn from Sanskrit, Brij Bhasha, Arabic and Urdu. The contents of Jaap Sahib, are divided into various "Chhands" bearing the name of the related meter according to the then prevalent system of prosody in India. The Guru Granth Sahib starts with "Japji Sahib", while Dasam Granth starts with Jaap Sahib also called Japu Sahib. Guru Nanak is credited with the former, while Guru Gobind Singh is credited with the latter. The Jaap Sahib, unlike Japji Sahib, is composed predominantly in Braj-Hindi, Sanskrit language and Arabic

neg: Ramayana Ravana is the future tirthankara of the next half ascending time cycle and Sita will be his Ganadhara. In Guru Granth Sahib, there is a description of two types of "Ramayana". One is a spiritual "Ramayana" which is the actual subject of Guru Granth Sahib, in which Ravana is ego, Sita is "budhi" (intellect), Rama is inner soul and Laxman is "mann" (attention, mind). Guru Granth Sahib also believes in the existence of Dashavatara who were kings of their times which tried their best to restore order to the world. King Rama (Ramchandra) was one of those who is not

neg: Guru Granth Sahib gurus. Numerous holy men, aside from the Sikh gurus, are collectively referred to as "Bhagats" or "devotees." In 1708 Guru Gobind Singh conferred the title of "Guru of the Sikhs" upon the Adi Granth. The event was recorded in a "Bhatt Vahi" (a bard's scroll) by an eyewitness, Narbud Singh, who was a bard at the Rajput rulers' court associated with gurus. A variety of other documents also attest to this proclamation by the tenth guru. Thus, despite some aberrations, Sikhs since then have accepted Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture, as their eternal-living guru, as the embodiment of the

neg: Sikhism Guru are often synonymous in "Gurbani" (Sikh writings). There is one primary scripture for the Sikhs: the Gurū Granth Sāhib. It is sometimes synonymously referred to as the Ādi Granth. Chronologically, however, the Ādi Granth – literally, "The First Volume", refers to the version of the scripture created by Guru Arjan in 1604. The Gurū Granth Sāhib is the final expanded version of the scripture compiled by Guru Gobind Singh. While the Guru Granth Sahib is an unquestioned scripture in Sikhism, another important religious text, the Dasam Granth, does not enjoy universal consensus, and is considered a secondary scripture by

neg: Bachittar Natak death of the Guru. Other early sources are Koer Singh's Gurbilas Patshahi, written in 1751 and the Bansawalinamah by Kesar Singh Chhibbar (1767). There is some controversy regarding the authorship (whether this was really written by Guru Gobind Singh) since some of the content and style does not match his hard line conservative views of some Sikh scholars Sikhism Guru Granth Sahib (refer to analysis in the external links section). Bichitra Natak (or Bachittar/Vichitra) (Gurmukhi ਬਚਿਤ੝ਰ ਨਾਟਕ (meaning Resplendent Drama)) is a composition, a memoir of Guru Gobind Singh, which he added in Dasam Granth, commonly known as his Brief

neg: Pundit Tara Singh Tara Singh believes that the Sarbloh Granth was produced by Bhai Sukha Singh the head Granthi of Patna Sahib from a manuscript given by an Udasi from Jagannath (Orissa) who said it was Guru Gobind Singh's writing. Pandit Tara Singh also believes that the entire Dasam Granth was written by Guru Gobind Singh. He may have written an commentary on the entire SGGS but it is assumed to be lost. His more famous works are Gurmat Nirnay Sagar, Sri Gur Tirath Sangrah and Guru Girarath Kos. Other notable works include a commentary on Bani of the Bhagats included in the

neg: Guru Maneyo Granth accept the Granth as their Guru. He also offered his obeisance to the sacred Granth thus conveying his Light to it. This historic development took place in Oct. 1708 which ensured that the order of the Khalsa brotherhood always remained an abiding force for Sikh Panth unity. The Guru Granth Sahib begins with the "Mul Mantar", an iconic verse created by Nanak: Historical events have clearly brought out that when Guru Nanak Dev appeared before the Supreme Lord, he himself presented to him a cup of God's name, known as Amrita to propagate in his subjects. Guru Nanak Dev received

neg: Giani Gian Singh Nihang Giani Gian Singh Nihang Giani Gian Singh was a Sikh scholar and martial artist, belong to Nihang order, famous for his work on Shastarvidya. He spent 40 years on textual analysis of Guru Granth Sahib from very rare Manuscripts and over a hundred codices (Birs) and published some basic findings. His work with Kundan Singh and Randhir Singh research scholar is known as "Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji dian Santha-Sainchian are Puratan Hathlikhit Pavan Biran de Praspar Path-Bhedan di Suchi" ( The list of textual variations present in the early sacred manuscripts and printed versions of the Guru Granth Sahib)

neg: Chandi di Var Gurbilas Patshahi 10 (1751), Chandi di Vaar was written by Guru Gobind Singh at Anandpur Sahib. Various other Sikh historians and scholars like Giani Ditt Singh, Professor Sahib Singh, Giani Gian Singh, Ratan Singh Bhangu, Kavi Santokh Singh also supported this fact. However, according to W.H. Mcleod it is probably written by "one in the entourage of Guru Gobind Singh". Chandi di Var Chandi di Var (lit. "Chandi's deeds") is a composition written by Guru Gobind Singh, included in the 5th chapter of "Dasam Granth". It is based on an episode from the Sanskrit work "Markandeya Purana", and describes the

neg: Sikhism regional languages of India. The vision in the Guru Granth Sahib, states Torkel Brekke, is a society based on divine justice without oppression of any kind. The Granth begins with the "Mūl Mantra", an iconic verse which received Guru Nanak directly from Akal Purakh (God). The traditional Mul Mantar goes from Ik Oankar until Nanak hosee bhee sach. The Tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, named the Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib as his successor, terminating the line of human Gurus and making the scripture the literal embodiment of the eternal, impersonal Guru, where Gods/Gurus word serves as the spiritual guide

neg: Japji Sahib the humble Sewadars speak, yet one cannot describe Him completely with all the words in the world. Hymn 30 states that He watches all, but none can see Him. God is the primal one, the pure light, without beginning, without end, the never changing constant, states Hymn 31. The Guru Granth Sahib starts with "Japji Sahib", while Dasam Granth starts with Jaap Sahib. Guru Nanak is credited with the former, while Guru Gobind Singh is credited with the latter. "Jaap Sahib" is structured as a stotra that are commonly found in 1st millennium CE Hindu literature. The Jaap Sahib, unlike

neg: Nanded sacred text, the Guru Granth Sahib as an eternal "living" leader. Guru Gobind Singh died without a lineal descendant due to the martyrdom of his four sons. In about 1835, Maharaja Ranjit Singh commissioned the construction of a gurdwara at Nanded. It was built on the site of Guru Gobind Singh's cremation. The gurdwara is part of the Hazur Sahib. In 2008, the tercentenary of the passing of the guruship to Guru Granth Sahib, Guru-ta-Gaddi celebrations were held in Nanded. Nanded is the second largest city in Marathawada after Aurangabad. Its area is . Regarding cities in Maharshatra state, Mumbai,

neg: Bairari be used on the ascending and descending phase of the composition and the primary and secondary notes: In the Guru Granth Sahib there are 2 pages dedicated to this raga from page 719 to 721. Bairari This is an India musical raga (composition) that appears in the Sikh tradition from northern India and is part of the Sikh holy scripture called Sri Guru Granth Sahib or Guru Granth Sahib for short. Every raga has a strict set of rules which govern the number of notes that can be used; which notes can be used; and their interplay that has to

neg: Ragmala systems. There are 8 raags that are utilised in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji that have not been mentioned in the Raagmala. These are: Bihagara, Wadahans, Manjh, Jaitsri, Ramkali, Tukhari, Prabhati and Jaijawanti. Mali-Gaura is not included in Raagmala but Gaura is. The raagmala appended to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is not much different from the others, and, by itself, does not set up a new system. This raagmala is nearest to the Hanuman Mat, but the arrangement of raags in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is nearer to the Saiv Mala and the Kalinath Mat which give primacy

neg: Fasting reasons. The Sikh Gurus discourage the devotee from engaging in this ritual as it "brings no spiritual benefit to the person". The Sikh holy Scripture, Sri Guru Granth Sahib tell us: ""Fasting, daily rituals, and austere self-discipline – those who keep the practice of these, are rewarded with less than a shell."" (Guru Granth Sahib Ang 216). Human mind requires wisdom, which can be achieved by contemplating on word's and evaluating it, torturing body is of no use: ""He does not eat food; he tortures his body. Without the Guru's wisdom, he is not satisfied."" (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Ang