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Guru Granth

British  
/ ɡrʌnt /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Guru Granth

from Punjabi, from Sanskrit grantha a book


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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

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 ● 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

Inside are neatly tended gardens, pristine tiled pavilions, and a carved white building containing vividly decorated chambers for praying and reading from Sikhism’s holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 7, 2018

Their scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib - also known as the Adi Granth - is considered the living Guru, or final authority of Sikh faith and theology.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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