The Guru Granth Sahib

Question 1

How is the Guru Granth Sahib divided

Answer 1

The Guru Granth Sahib is divided into 1430 pages known as angs in Sikh tradition. The composition is divided on the basis musical notes called rajas. The ragas or musical notes in Guru Granth Sahib are centred on different moods and times of the day and year. They are arranged by order of the Sikh gurus and Sikh bhagats. In addition I the rajas there are 22 compositions of vars

Question 2

What is the structure of the Guru Granth Sahib

Answer 2

1. The introductory section that consists the mul mantra, japji and sohila composed by guru Nanak
2. The arrangement of compositions of Sikh gurus followed by that of Sikh Bhagats, occurring according to chronology of rajas or musical notes.
3. The third part consists of compositions of guru tegh bahadur

Question 3

What is the Guru Granth Sahib

Answer 3

The Guru Granth Sahib is considered to be the supreme sprite tusk authorities and head of Sikh religion, rather than any living person. It contains the work of its own religious founders and writings of people from other faiths. The living guru of the Sikhs, the book is held in great reverence by Sikhs and treated with the utmost respect. Sikhism rejects idol worship, so the Guru Granth Sahib is not worshipped as an idol, but rather emphasis is placed on respect of the book for the writings, which appear within. Guru Granth Sahib is a collection of devotional hymns and poetry, which proclaims God, lays stress on meditation on the true guru, and lays down moral and ethical rules for development of the soul, spiritual salvation and unity with God.