Guru Granth

British

/ ɡrʌnt /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Guru Granth

from Punjabi, from Sanskrit grantha a book

Example Sentences

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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.

From Seattle Times

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Seattle Times

Police officials later claimed that they had been unable to stop the crowd as they were carrying a copy of the Guru Granth Sahib - the holy book venerated by Sikhs - as a shield.

From BBC

The Guru Granth Sahib, the core Sikh religious text, does not refer to homosexuality at all, but it does make mention of husbands and wives.

From BBC

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