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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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The 2008 law, enacted by the SAD-BJP government, regulated the printing, publication, distribution and handling of the Guru Granth Sahib and barred its unauthorised printing or publication.

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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