Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji respectfully placed inside a richly decorated Gurdwara

ETERNAL GURU

Guru Granth
Sahib Ji

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ

The eternal, living Guru — the sacred scripture and sovereign guide of the Sikhs

TOTAL PAGES1,430pages (Angs)
RAAGS31Raags (musical measures)
FIRST COMPILATIONCompiled byGuru Arjan Dev Ji in 1604
CONTRIBUTORS36 Contributorsincluding saints of other faiths
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji on Manji Sahib

What is Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji?

Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the eternal Guru of the Sikhs. It is the living spiritual authority and final source of divine knowledge and guidance for all humanity.

It contains the bani (teachings) of the Sikh Gurus, Bhagats (devotees), and enlightened beings who realized the Truth. It is a universal message of love, equality, and oneness.

ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਕਰਤਾ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਨਿਰਭਉ ਨਿਰਵੈਰੁ ਅਕਾਲ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਅਜੂਨੀ ਸੈਭੰ ਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Mool Mantar — the opening verse of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Message for All Humanity

The Guru's message is timeless and universal. It reminds us of our connection with the Divine and with each other.

One God Ik Onkar
Equality Sarbat da Bhala
Universal Brotherhood
Truth, peace and compassion
Sikh devotee in reverence before Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Reverence and Maryada

Guru Granth Sahib Ji is treated with the highest respect. The maryada (code of conduct) ensures that we connect with the Guru in a sacred and disciplined way.

Dive deeper into the wisdom of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

All 1,430 Angs — Gurmukhi, Roman transliteration and English translation

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