Who first compiled the Guru Granth Sahib?

The first version of the book was compiled by the 5th Sikh Guru, Arjun, at Amritsar in 1604 ce. He included his own hymns and those of his predecessors, the Gurus Nanak, Angad, Amar Das, and Ram Das, and a selection of devotional songs of both Hindu and Islamic saints (notably the poet Kabīr).

Who wrote Guru Granth Sahib Ji?

Guru Granth Sahib was composed predominantly by six Sikh Gurus: Guru Nanak, Guru Angad, Guru Amar Das, Guru Ram Das, Guru Arjan, and Guru Teg Bahadur.

What is the difference between Miri and Piri?

Miri: This word has come from the Persian word “miri”, which itself comes from the Arabic word “Amir”. Piri: This word has again come from the Persian word “pir” which means saint, holy man, spiritual guide, senior man, head of a religious order, and stands for the spiritual authority.

Where was Langar system started at first?

The concept of langar—which was designed to be upheld among all people, regardless of religion, caste, colour, creed, age, gender, or social status—was an innovative charity and symbol of equality introduced into Sikhism by its founder, Guru Nanak around 1500 CE in North Indian state of Punjab.

When was the Guru Granth Sahib first translated into English?

The first complete English translation of Guru Granth Sahib, by Gopal Singh, was published in 1960. A revised version published in 1978 removed the obsolete English words like “thee” and “thou”.

Who is the author of Adi Granth Sahib?

The Adi Granth was first compiled by the fifth Sikh guru, Guru Arjan Dev ji (1563–1606), from hymns of the first five Sikh gurus and other great saints, or bhagats, including those of the Hindu and Muslim faith.

What are the Guru Granth Sahib apps?

These Apps are complex databases of multiple Sikh scriptures (Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Dasam Granth, Kabit & Vaaraan by Bhai Gurdas, and important writings by Bhai Nand Lal) in Gurmukhi, Devanagari and Roman, with their multiple translations that can be searched and read with ease.

Who added Ramkali Ki Vaar to the Adi Granth Sahib?

Shortly afterwards Guru Hargobind added Ramkali Ki Vaar. Later, Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh guru, added hymns of Guru Tegh Bahadur to the Adi Granth and affirmed the text as his successor. This second rendition became known as the Guru Granth Sahib and is also sometimes referred to as the Adi Granth.