How these sacred texts are used and regarded by 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 highly respected by Sikhs, but this shouldn鈥檛 be confused with worshipTo show devotion to God and/or religion through actions - for example, prayer.. The belief is that the word of God is contained in the Guru Granth Sahib therefore it is treated with the same respect as the Ten GurusThe spiritual teachers in Sikhism, from Guru Nanak (1469鈥1539) to Guru Gobind Singh (1666鈥1708)..
In the gurdwaraSikh place of worship. Literally, the 'doorway to the Guru'., the Guru Granth Sahib is placed on a raised throne and Sikhs sit below it to symbolise their respect and obedience. At important ceremonies the Guru Granth Sahib must be present and there is a continuous, forty-eight hour reading of the entire scripture(s)A piece of writing that has religious significance. before a religious festival.
At home, Sikhs must keep the Guru Granth Sahib under a canopy in a separate room. As this is not possible for many Sikhs they may have a GutkaA collection of daily prayers / hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib for Sikhs to use at home. instead. This is a small book that contains extracts from the Guru Granth Sahib for use in daily prayer.