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Reading the Guru Granth Sahib
  • Central religious scripture of the Sikh worldview.
  • Sikhs generally see it as their eternal Guru, replacing the lineage of human Gurus.
  • Many Sikhs consider it to be the word of Waheguru (God).

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  • Written in the Gurmukhi script, it has 1,430 pages and all copies have the same contents.
  • Compiled in 1604 by the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan.
  • Contains the teachings of the first five Gurus and the ninth Guru, as well as writings from other saints and scholars, including Hindus and Muslims.
  • Emphasises core Sikh values: that there is one God, the creator; equality; compassion; love and selfless service.
How might following the Sikh worldview affect someone's daily life?
  • Why is the Guru Granth Sahib considered to be a person by many Sikhs?
  • What might this belief mean to some Sikhs?
  • How is it similar or different to other scriptures or religious texts you know about?
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