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Granth

American  
[gruhnt] / grʌnt /
Or Grunth

noun

  1. the sacred scripture of the Sikhs, original text compiled 1604.


Etymology

Origin of Granth

From Hindi, from Sanskrit grantha “a tying together, a book”

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It also opposed plans to assign unique identification numbers to physical copies of the Guru Granth Sahib and maintain a central register, saying such decisions should not rest with the government.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

It has also objected to provisions on the handling, registration and custody of the Guru Granth Sahib, saying it was not consulted before the law was passed.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

In California Ravidassia temples, the Guru Granth Sahib is the focal point of the prayer hall.

From Seattle Times May 29, 2023

A carved dome-like structure made of white marble was added to the main hall, where the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy book, would be kept.

From New York Times Nov. 28, 2022

The service consists principally of singing and the reading of their sacred scripture, the Granth.

From With Our Soldiers in France by Sherwood Eddy

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