What are the teachings of guru granth sahib?

Question

I want the answer which can add to my knowledge about this noble religion.

Answer 1

"Guru Granth Sahib" is the Bible of Sikh Religion in India. When there are idols to be worshipped, the Granth Sahib (Book) is worshipped saluting it as Guru (Teachings of all philosophy). If new generation is now aware of it, I am not surpirsed of it as it is the changing policy of education. Visit
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Granth_Sahib
Quote: The Guru Granth Sahib Ji is not an ordinary book, but a holy scripture. Within its 1430 pages, the shabads (hymns) of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib are arranged in 31 Ragas, the traditional Indian musical measures and scales. Within the Ragas, they are arranged by order of the Sikh Gurus, with the shabads of the Hindu and Muslim Saints following. The shabads are written in various meters and rhythms, and are organized accordingly ......" Unquote

Answer 2

Dear Rani, Guru Granth Sahib is the combination of all religions but the Sikh people has done it personalised.Because as you know Guru Granth Sahib Contains the litrature of 36 persons and only 6 sikh Satguru's bani are in added in this. Other 30 are engaged with the different religion, caste and community.As Baba Farid ,sant Kabir were Muslim by cast and religion.But all these Saint says that the man is very above from the religions.There is only one religin and that is love and faith in God and Satguru.
Bye Rani

Answer 3

Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the Sikh Holy Scripture. The fifth Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, collected all the sacred writings of the first five Gurus and also those of many saints whose views were in accord with the Sikh teachings. He compiled these into one large volume and named it the Adi Granth in 1604. Later on, Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji added the writings of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and completed it in 1705. He declared that there would be no more Gurus in human form after him and that the Sikhs will recognize 'Adi Granth' as their Guru. Thus in 1708, the Adi Granth became Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Guru Granth Sahib Ji is written in the Gurmukhi script. Guru Granth Sahib Ji is exactly 1430 pages of hymns. However, many people call the pages 'Angs', or body parts, because they believe that Guru Granth Sahib Ji is human. The hymns of the Guru Granth Sahib Ji have been laid out in a very musical and well planned manner devised by Guru Arjan Dev Ji. The hymns have been arranged according to the 'Raga', or melody, in which they are meant to be sung.

Guru Granth Sahib begins with the 'Mool Mantra' which contains Guru Nanak Dev Ji's description of God. The hymns from Guru Granth Sahib Ji contain the philosophy of Sikhism and it is the central part the Sikh Culture. The Guru Granth Sahib Ji teaches us many things. These include:
1) Love of God and as well as mankind
2) Service to God and the community
3) Equality of man and woman
4) Respect and tolerance for other religions

The Sikhs have great devotion for Guru Granth Sahib. It is placed on a 'Palki', or decorated seat, which is kept on a 'Takkat', or a raised platform, at a prominent position in the Gurdwara hall. It is covered with 'Ramalaas', or a richly embroidered cloth called . Above Guru Granth Sahib Ji is a colorful 'Chandni', or canopy.

Every day Guru Granth Sahib Ji is installed and a hymn is read from a page opened at random. This is called the 'Hukam', or the order of the day. This whole process is called 'Prakash'. The professional singers 'Ragees' sing 'Keertan', or hymns in praise of God. A 'Granthi' performs all ceremonies and conducts prayers. During the singing of the hymns the Granthi sits behind Guru Granth Sahib Ji and occasionally waves a 'Chaur', or fan, over the Guru. The Chaur and Chandni are symbols of Guru Granth Sahib Ji's authority. After the evening prayers the Guru Granth Sahib is ceremoniously closed and taken to its 'Sukh-Asan', or place of rest.

A continuous reading of Guru Granth Sahib Ji from beginning to end by a number of readers is called an 'Akhand Path' and it usually takes 48 hours to complete. It is done on special occasions like births, weddings, moving to new homes, and other special occasions.

There are many important values that are taught to the Sikhs in the Guru Granth Sahib Ji..

Answer 4

it is a holy book for sikhs,do i care it is non sense like
other holy books.i woshipped all my life in realty they
can not help you no matters how much you pray or worship.
i lost my interest in religions when i lost my every thing.
i used to go to temple and guru regulary .i do not want to
go there any more,in my view they are all non sense.
you come to sense only when you loose your very close loved
one.specially when he is young one looking for bright future.
i know i am not only one who lost my loved one.they are all bull **** for me.

Answer 5

Never heard of the person let alone the teachings.

Answer 6

I am also eager to know about that.

but i have no sikh friends - sorry