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'''Granth Sahib'''''' '''is the holy scripture of the Sikhs, also known as the ''A''''di Granth'' (First Book). It is called the ''Adi Granth'' to distinguish it from the ''Dasam Granth'' (''Dasven'' ''P''''a''''dsh''''a''''h'' ''Ka'' ''Granth'') or tenth book written by the tenth guru, Gobind Singh (1666-1708). The ''Granth S''''a''''hib'' is written in Gurmukhi script. The contents are metrical and, except for the ''japji'', a religious poem composed by Guru [[nanak]], intended to be sung. The ''Granth Sahib'' was compiled and edited in 1601/4 by the fifth guru, Arjun Singh (1563-1606). | |||
The Sikhs followed the teachings of ten gurus, of whom Guru Nanak, the founder of [[sikhism]], was the first. The ''Granth Sahib'' contains the teachings, thoughts and religious concepts of the first five gurus. Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708) added to it the compositions of his father, the ninth guru, Teg Bahadur Singh (1621/2-1675). | |||
In addition to the ideas, sayings and hymns of the Sikh gurus, the ''Granth Sahib'' also contains writings of other well-known sages and Muslim sufis of India, including [[jaydev]] from Bengal, Sheikh Farid from Multan, Namdev, Trilochan and Paramananda from Maharashtra, Beni, Ramananda, Pipa, Saina, Kabir and Ravidas from Uttar Pradesh, Dhanna from Rajasthan, Surdas from Ayodhya. | |||
The ''Granth Sahib'' has been translated into several languages, but has not yet been fully translated into Bangla.[[ rabindranath tagore]] translated a couple of the ''shlokas'' of Guru Nanak, while some parts of it were translated by Jnanendranath Datta in prose and Kiranchand Dervish in verse. A two-volume translation of parts of the ''Granth Sahib'' by Haranchandra Chakladar in his ''Shr''''i'''' shri gurugrantha s''''a''''hibj''''i'' was published in 1957 and 1962. | |||
The ''Granth Sahib ''is installed in every gurdwara, the Sikh house of worship, and is treated with veneration. A ''chauri'', a ceremonial whisk, is kept beside it and waved above it as a sign of respect. At night it is ceremonially laid to rest. Marriages are solemnised in its presence, and it is consulted for daily advice and for the naming of children. | |||
Gurdwara Nanak Shahi, in Dhaka, possesses a copy of the ''Granth Sahib'', written on handmade paper in Gurmukhi script. The book measures 20” x 14”. It is traditionally believed to date from the time of Guru Arjun Singh. The text has colourful borders with paintings of creepers and leaves. The letters of the book are comparatively large and must have been written by an expert calligrapher. Originally kept at the Sikh ''dharmash''''a''''l''''a'' at Tola Mahalla in old Dhaka, the book was moved to this gurdwara in 1985. [Sambaru Chandra Mohanta]'''''' [Mohanta, Sambaru Chandra Senior Officer, Pubali Bank Limited] | |||
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Revision as of 06:03, 18 June 2021
Granth Sahib' is the holy scripture of the Sikhs, also known as the A'di Granth (First Book). It is called the Adi Granth to distinguish it from the Dasam Granth (Dasven P'a'dsh'a'h Ka Granth) or tenth book written by the tenth guru, Gobind Singh (1666-1708). The Granth S'a'hib is written in Gurmukhi script. The contents are metrical and, except for the japji, a religious poem composed by Guru nanak, intended to be sung. The Granth Sahib was compiled and edited in 1601/4 by the fifth guru, Arjun Singh (1563-1606).
The Sikhs followed the teachings of ten gurus, of whom Guru Nanak, the founder of sikhism, was the first. The Granth Sahib contains the teachings, thoughts and religious concepts of the first five gurus. Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708) added to it the compositions of his father, the ninth guru, Teg Bahadur Singh (1621/2-1675).
In addition to the ideas, sayings and hymns of the Sikh gurus, the Granth Sahib also contains writings of other well-known sages and Muslim sufis of India, including jaydev from Bengal, Sheikh Farid from Multan, Namdev, Trilochan and Paramananda from Maharashtra, Beni, Ramananda, Pipa, Saina, Kabir and Ravidas from Uttar Pradesh, Dhanna from Rajasthan, Surdas from Ayodhya.
The Granth Sahib has been translated into several languages, but has not yet been fully translated into Bangla.rabindranath tagore translated a couple of the shlokas of Guru Nanak, while some parts of it were translated by Jnanendranath Datta in prose and Kiranchand Dervish in verse. A two-volume translation of parts of the Granth Sahib by Haranchandra Chakladar in his Shr'i' shri gurugrantha s'a'hibj'i was published in 1957 and 1962.
The Granth Sahib is installed in every gurdwara, the Sikh house of worship, and is treated with veneration. A chauri, a ceremonial whisk, is kept beside it and waved above it as a sign of respect. At night it is ceremonially laid to rest. Marriages are solemnised in its presence, and it is consulted for daily advice and for the naming of children.
Gurdwara Nanak Shahi, in Dhaka, possesses a copy of the Granth Sahib, written on handmade paper in Gurmukhi script. The book measures 20” x 14”. It is traditionally believed to date from the time of Guru Arjun Singh. The text has colourful borders with paintings of creepers and leaves. The letters of the book are comparatively large and must have been written by an expert calligrapher. Originally kept at the Sikh dharmash'a'l'a at Tola Mahalla in old Dhaka, the book was moved to this gurdwara in 1985. [Sambaru Chandra Mohanta]' [Mohanta, Sambaru Chandra Senior Officer, Pubali Bank Limited]
