u Granth Sahib (also known as the Adi Granth) is truly unique among the world's great scriptures

It is considered the Supreme Spiritual Authority and Head of the Sikh religion, rather than any living person. It is also the only scripture of it's kind which not only contains the works of it's own religious founders but also writings of people from other faiths. The living Guru of the Sikhs is held in great reverence by Sikhs and treated with the utmost respect.

Sikhism rejects idol worship, so the Guru Granth Sahib is not worshipped as an idol, but rather emphasis is placed on respect of the book for the writings which appear within.

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The Harimandir Sahib (meaning Temple of God) is also commonly known as the Golden Temple or Darbar Sahib (Divine Court). It is situated in the city of Amritsar in Punjab. The Golden Temple is a living symbol of the spiritual and historical traditions of the Sikhs. It is a source of inspiration for all Sikhs and their chief place of pilgrimage. The temple with it's glistening gold covered exterior stands in the middle of a square tank with each side about 150m with an 18m path on all four sides. The Harimandir Sahib has entrances and doors on all four sides. Guru Arjun Dev exclaimed; "My faith is for the people of all castes and all creeds from whichever direction they come and to whichever direction they bow."

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Rehiras Sahib: Recite after you've worked hard and feel tired. It adds energy to your being. It covers your business actions and living environments. It helps you when you are physically weak, weak in money, property and earthly matters; when you feel hopeless, unsuccessful or worthless. Bayntee Chaopaee is Guru Gobind Singh's personal prayer for protection and is to liberate the soul. Related to water element.

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Kirtan Sohila: To remove the fear of death. Good to recite when your life feels boring, and you are uninspired. It multiplies your aura, eliminates negativity in you and around you, and protects you. Excellent before you sleep at night to bring restful sleep, prevent nightmares and create a shield of protection. This Bani protects the soul on its journey after it leaves the body at death. Related to earth element.

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Jaap Sahib: To bring grace, self-command and to inspire your greatness. This Bani brings royalty, divinity, ecstasy, bliss, bountifulness and beauty. It will increase your vitality, courage, power, strength and self-esteem. Recite when your dignity is threatened, to overcome fear and to arouse and increase your flow of spirit. Related to air element.

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Guru Nanak -Humility

Guru Angad - Obedience

Guru Amar Das — Equality

Guru Ram Das - Service

Guru Arjan - Self-Sacrifice

Guru Hargobind - Justice

Guru Har Rai - Mercy

Guru Harkrishan - Purity

Guru Tegh Bahadur - Tranquillity

Guru Gobind Singh - Royal Courage

Guru Granth Sahib Ji - Teaching

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The word "Khalsa" means "pure", Khalsa's are Sikhs which have undergone the sacred Amrit Ceremony initiated by the 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh.

The Khalsa baptism ceremony involves drinking of Amrit (sugar water stirred with a dagger) in the presence of 5 Khalsa Sikhs as well as the Guru Granth Sahib. The initiate is instructed in the following;

(a) You shall never remove any hair from any part of thy body, (b) You shall not use tobacco, alcohol or any other intoxicants, (c) You shall not eat the meat of an animal slaughtered the Muslim way, (d) You shall not commit adultery. The initiate is required to wear the physical symbols of a Khalsa at all times as well as follow the Khalsa Code of Conduct.

Bhai Nand Lal, a contemporary of Guru Gobind Singh, wrote the following description of the Khalsa:

Khalsa is one who fights in the front ranks.

Khalsa is one who conquers the five evils [lust, anger, pride, greed, ego]; Khalsa is one who destroys doubt. Khalsa is one who gives up ego;

Khalsa is one who does not stray from his spouse; Khalsa is one who looks upon all as his own;

Khalsa is one who attunes himself with God.

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Gatka, is an ancient martial art used by the Gurus to help defend the religious beliefs of Sikhi and also those of other religions.

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Sri Akal Takht.(Harmandir Sahib)

Takht Sri Damdama Sahib

Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib(at Ananadpur )

Takht Sri Hazur Sahib.

Takht Sri Patna Sahib

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Kaam : refers to lust and illegitimate sex.

Krodh : is anger and needs to be controlled.

Lobh : means greed, a strong desire to possess what rightfully belongs to others.

Moh : refers to the strong attachment that an individual has to worldly possessions and relationships.

Ahankar : means false pride due to one's possessions, material wealth, intelligence or powers.

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1. Kesh (unshorn hair)

2. Kanga (comb)

3. Kara (Iron bracelet)

4. Kachara/Kaccha (breeches)

5. Kirpan (sword)

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The Sukhmani Sahib is the greatest composition of Guru Arjan Dev Ji
The Sukhmani Sahib has structural unity. It has 24 staves (Salokas), one of which begins each canto. There are 24 cantos, each containing 8 stanzas. Each stanza has ten lines, that is five couplets. There is also the unity of theme: the perfection of man mentally. morally and spiritually.

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Mool Mantar comes 33 times in Sri Gruru Granth Sahib Ji.

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