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    Guru Arjun Dev Ji compiled the Adi Granth, the holy scripture of Sikhism, in 1604. He collected the hymns and teachings of the previous Sikh Gurus as well as other saints and poets. The compilation took place in Ramsar and was completed to provide Sikhs with authentic scriptures as the religion expanded and to prevent followers from straying from the faith. The Adi Granth contains compositions from Guru Nanak and the following Sikh Gurus as well as 16 Hindu and Sufi saints. It is written in the Gurmukhi script of 15th-16th century Punjab and provides guidance through parables and wisdom rather than establishing laws or reporting mira

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    SIKH HOLY BOOK

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    Guru Arjun Dev Ji compiled the Adi Granth, the holy scripture of Sikhism, in 1604. He collected the hymns and teachings of the previous Sikh Gurus as well as other saints and poets. The compilation took place in Ramsar and was completed to provide Sikhs with authentic scriptures as the religion expanded and to prevent followers from straying from the faith. The Adi Granth contains compositions from Guru Nanak and the following Sikh Gurus as well as 16 Hindu and Sufi saints. It is written in the Gurmukhi script of 15th-16th century Punjab and provides guidance through parables and wisdom rather than establishing laws or reporting mira

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    Compilation of Adi Granth

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    Guru Arjun Dev Ji compiled the Adi Granth, the holy scripture of Sikhism, in 1604. He collected the hymns and teachings of the previous Sikh Gurus as well as other saints and poets. The compilation took place in Ramsar and was completed to provide Sikhs with authentic scriptures as the religion expanded and to prevent followers from straying from the faith. The Adi Granth contains compositions from Guru Nanak and the following Sikh Gurus as well as 16 Hindu and Sufi saints. It is written in the Gurmukhi script of 15th-16th century Punjab and provides guidance through parables and wisdom rather than establishing laws or reporting mira

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    COMPILATION OF ADI GRANTH

    Presen ter DR.NEENA GOYAL Asso.Prof (History) GCG11, CHD

    Significant achievement of the 5th guru( Arjun dev ji)


    Guru ji was born on 15 April 1563. Father- Guru Ramdas ji. Mother- Bibi Bhani Wife- Ganga Son- Hargobind ji.

    (Adi Granth composed by the 5th Guru , also known as Guru Granth Sahib occupies same place as Vedas for Hindus, Bible for Christians, and Quran for Muslims.

    Need: Due to expansion of Sikhism it was difficult to preach directly to all the followers. Requirement of authentic book to save the religion. To save the Sikhs from going astray. Poetic tendency of Guru Arjun dev ji.

    Collection and Compilation of Material From Baba Mohan- the son of the 3rd Guru. Collected the hymns of previous Gurus.

    The composition of various- Saints, Bhatts, Bards etc.

    The site of compilation is- Ramsar.


    Final subscription by Bhai Gurdas- dictated by Guru Arjun Dev

    ji. Finally Completed in the year 1604. Installed in Harmandir Sahib in 1604. The first granthi was Bhai Buddha.

    In the Final Shape


    Composition of Guru Nanak ji-974 Composition of Angad Dev ji-062 Composition of Amardas ji-907

    Composition of Ramdas ji-679


    Composition of Arjun Dev ji-2216

    The hymns of 16 Hindu and Sufi saints. Like Baba Farid, Jaidev, Kabir, Namdev, Trilochan, Surdas, Ravidas, Parmanand etc.

    Bards( Poet Ministrels)- Balband, Satta, Mardana.

    Bhatts- Kall, Nall and Mathara.


    The book closes with- Mundvani followed by Rag Mala with a list

    Rags ang Ragnis Figures of speech and parables are taken from Upnishads, Purans and even from Islamic traditions. Language:- Gurmukhi- Panjabi of 15th and 16th century.

    Nature of the Book


    No biographical sketch. No reference of any miracle performed by any Guru. No Law of inheritance or marriage etc. Explicit in belief that whatever is contained in hymns is true.

    Significance of the compilation The first sacred book of the Sikhs. A light house of the Sikhs. Timeless Guru after Guru Gobind Singh ji(the 10th Guru) Embodies the true Vanis of the Gurus.

    Independent identity to Sikhisim. Useful and authentic source for the construction of the

    history of Punjab of that time. It is a book divine wisdom than the word of God.

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