Granth
Noun: 1. The principal sacred scripture of Sikhism: The Granth is the central religious text of the Sikh faith. It is a compilation of hymns, poetry, and spiritual teachings.
The word "Granth" is a proper noun used specifically to refer to the Sikh holy book. It is often used with the definite article "the" and is sometimes extended to "Guru Granth Sahib" as a title of profound respect. * Sikhs show deep reverence for the Granth. * The teachings in the Granth guide the daily lives of devotees. * The Granth is placed at the center of the gurdwara (Sikh temple).
- Guru Granth Sahib: This is the full, honorific title. "Guru" signifies its status as the eternal spiritual guide, and "Sahib" is a term of respect. It is treated with the authority of a living guru.
- The Guru Granth Sahib is installed on a raised platform under a canopy.
- Adi Granth: An earlier name for the scripture, meaning the "First" or "Original Book." It primarily refers to the compilation completed by Guru Arjan Dev in 1604. The later, final version is the Guru Granth Sahib.
- Granthi (noun): A reader, custodian, or officiant of the Guru Granth Sahib in a gurdwara.
- Scripture
- Sacred text
- Holy book
The "Granth" is distinct as it contains not only the compositions of the Sikh Gurus but also writings from saints and poets of other faiths (such as Hinduism and Islam) whose teachings aligned with Sikh theology. It is unique among major world religions for incorporating diverse voices into its central canon.
- the principal sacred text of Sikhism contains hymns and poetry as well as the teachings of the first five gurus