Sikh sources of authority
For Sikhs, the Guru Granth SahibThe Guru Granth Sahib is the most important Sikh holy book. It is a collection of songs, prayers and hymns from the Sikh Gurus and other holy men, as well as teachings from other faiths. It is treated as a living Guru. is the most important sources of authorityReligious texts or bodies responsible for guiding people on how to live.. It is also known as the Adi GranthThe first collection of Sikh writings, compiled by Guru Arjan. It can also refer to the Guru Granth Sahib..
The Guru Granth Sahib is written in the GurmukhiThe script in which the Guru Granth Sahib is written. It is the script used for Punjabi in India鈥檚 Punjab state. script. Guru ArjanThe fifth Guru who was the first Sikh martyr. collected the sacred writings and teachings of the first four GuruCan mean God, teacher or guide. Usually means a teacher of religion. In Sikhism, it also refers to the ten human messengers of God. - Guru Nanak, Guru Angad, Guru Amar Das and Guru Ram Das, while also adding his own. He also included hymnA religious song giving praise and worship to God. written by Hindu and Muslim poets, a way of teaching Sikhs that it is important to learn from others. The Adi Granth is the term used to describe this first scripture(s)A piece of writing that has religious significance.. Later, Guru Gobind SinghGuru Gobind Singh was the tenth and final Sikh Guru. He established the Khalsa and completed the Guru Granth Sahib, the most important Sikh holy book. added the compositions of his father, the ninth Guru, Tegh Bahadur.
Many Sikhs are also guided by the Sikh Rahit MaryadaAlternate spelling: Rehat Maryada. The Sikh Code of Conduct. or Code of Conduct. It was based on earlier codes of conduct and was published by the Sikhs' highest elected body in 1945. The Rahit Maryada explains how ceremonies should be performed in a gurdwaraSikh place of worship. Literally, the 'doorway to the Guru'. and how Sikhs should live.