Holy Book of Sikhism

The central and most sacred scripture of Sikhism is the Guru Granth Sahib. It is regarded by Sikhs as the eternal living Guru and serves as the spiritual and religious authority of the Sikh faith. The scripture contains hymns and teachings of the Sikh Gurus as well as writings of several saints and spiritual teachers from different backgrounds.

The Guru Granth Sahib was compiled primarily by Guru Arjan, the fifth Sikh Guru, and was later finalized with additional hymns by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru. In 1708, Guru Gobind Singh declared the Guru Granth Sahib the eternal Guru of the Sikhs.

The scripture contains 1,430 Angs (pages) and is written mainly in Gurmukhi script, incorporating several languages and linguistic traditions. Its hymns emphasize devotion to One God, equality, truthful living, humility, compassion, remembrance of the divine Name, and service to humanity.

A central teaching of Sikhism is Naam Simran, remembrance of God’s Name. The Guru Granth Sahib also rejects discrimination based on caste, status, or social background and encourages people to live honestly while serving others.

The scripture is respectfully placed and read in Gurdwaras, where Sikhs gather for prayer, worship, and reflection. Its teachings continue to guide Sikh spiritual life, ethics, and community practices worldwide.