Guru Granth

/ ɡrʌnt /

noun

1. Also called: Adi Granth. the sacred scripture of the Sikhs, believed by them to be the embodiment of the gurus

Word History and Origins

Origin of Guru Granth¹

from Punjabi, from Sanskrit grantha a book

Example Sentences

The marriage of two women in the presence of Guru Granth Sahib - the holy Sikh scripture - was "a severe moral and religious violation", he said, and instructed the Bathinda gurdwara committee to suspend priest Hardev Singh, who conducted the marriage, and three others from their duties until further notice.

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Their temples have the appearance and feel of a Sikh gurdwara, with the sacred text, the Guru Granth Sahib, installed as the focal point in the main prayer hall.

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The Guru Granth Sahib, which is the sacred text of Sikhism, bears 40 verses or shabads of Ravidass.

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

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A month later, his followers also made headlines for destroying furniture at a gurdwara after Singh said that people should only be seated on the floor in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib.

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