2007-09-10 12:09:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ India ➔ Other - India
The Shri Guru Granth Sahib was written and compiled by the Sikh Gurus and contains all their knowledge, wisdom and every knowledge of Sikhism.
The Adi Granth is often used to refer to the Guru Granth Sahib. The Adi Granth is correctly only the portion of the Granth which Guru Arjan compiled in 1604. This term is often used interchangeably so it is important to note the context within which it is used.
The Granth was made a living guru by the last of the living Sikh Masters, Guru Gobind Singh in 1708. Guru Gobind Singh said before his demise that the Sikhs were to treat the Granth as their next Guru.
For more details, please refer the following link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Granth_Sahib
2007-09-10 17:16:04 · answer #1 · answered by vakayil k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guru Nank Ji
2007-09-13 20:54:36 · answer #2 · answered by diamond 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was compiled by fifth Guru Arjan Dev Ji in 1604 and it was made a living Guru by 10th Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1708.Guru Gobind Singh said before his demise that the Sikhs were to treat the Granth as their next Guru.The Guru Granth Sahib is the only religious book in the world which contains holy ideas and thoughts of great saints from other religion, castes, and ethics. Some of these are Saint Kabir, , Guru Ravidas (who was considered to be a low caste shudra at his time of living but his holy thoughts and ideas got place in the holy book).
When one visits a Sikh Temple or Gurdwara the Granth forms the main part of the Darbar Sahib or Main Hall. The Holy Book is placed on a raised platform and covered in finery. The platform is always covered by an ornate canopy. The original text of the Granth is written in the Gurmukhi script and contains many languages including Punjabi, Khariboli, Sanskrit and Persian.
The holy text comprises over 5000 Shabhads or hymns which are poetically constructed; and set to classical form of music rendition Ragas; can be set to predetermined musical Talas (rhythmic beats) and have a definite message for the whole of humanity.
It was first installed on 16th October' 1604 in Golden Temple, Amritsar and the first Head Priest was Baba Buddha Ji.
On October 7, in the year 1708 A.D. before his departure from the world Guru Gobind Singh Ji Sahib instructed the Sikhs as to rever Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as (their) Puran Guru.
The total list of contributors are as under:-
Sikh Gurus
Siri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Siri Guru Angad Dev Ji
Siri Guru Amar Das Ji
Siri Guru Ram Das Ji
Siri Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Siri Guru Tegh Bahadur JI
Bhagatas
Jai Dev (b. 1170 A.D.) l
Shaikh Farid (1173-1266 A.D.)
Trilochan (b. 1267 A.D.)
Namdev (b. 1270 A.D.)
Sadhana (b. 13th Century A.D.)
Ramanand (b. 1359 A.D.)
Kabir (1398-1494 A.D.)
Dhana (b. 1415 A.D.)
Pipa (b.1425 A.D.).
Sain (b.15th Century A.D.).
Ravi Das (b.15th Century A.D.)
Bhikhan (d. 1574 A.D.).
Sur Das (b. 1529 A.D.)
Baini (?)
Parmanand (?)
Total numbers of hymns
5867
Total numbers of pages
1430
Total numbers of Ragas:
31
I hope the above detail will satisfy you. Thanks and Regards,
Nirmal Singh
2007-09-10 13:11:52 · answer #3 · answered by nirmalvirdi 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's the holy book of the Sikhs, the last in the line of the ten Gurus of the Sikh faith. It is essentially treated like a human being - it is carried around on raised on cushions and people keep their head covered when reading it, etc. I haven't read it, so no comment on that front.
2016-04-04 00:56:00 · answer #4 · answered by Shane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to add a bit to the excwllent reply of mr. Virdi.
The "shabdas" are among the best compiled religious books, being the comparatively new religion. All it's translations are expected to be in 1430 pages matching with the original SGGS for easy reference.
2007-09-12 20:20:21 · answer #5 · answered by JJ SHROFF 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nirmal Singh has answered the question in an excellent manner. By the way, Nirmal r u the same fellow, who used to live in Shakar Pur. If so join my network, may be we are old friends.
2007-09-10 17:24:37 · answer #6 · answered by Gentleman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
guru arjun dev ji did. To compile the gurbani of guru ji's and bhagat ji's/
2007-09-10 15:05:49 · answer #7 · answered by manjot_k_dhanoa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watching tv is simpler but I love reading literature more
2017-03-04 19:39:54 · answer #8 · answered by McKinney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
while reading a book, you're stimulating the human brain. You improve your literacy and reading skills so you in the process, become more literate. Even with today's modern tools, you need to be in a position to read still.
While watching t.v. can be good fun, it isn't doing anything to the human brain.
2017-01-31 15:23:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
10th guru of Sikh : GURU GOVIND SINGH
2007-09-10 20:50:25 · answer #10 · answered by Leo H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋