Definition:
Gurbani is a compound word composed of:
- Gur meaning guide or enlightener.
- Bani meaning word.
Pronunciation: grr bonny
Alternate Spellings: gurbanee
Examples:
Sikhs revere the scripture of the Granth as their guru and consider Gurbani the means of enlightenment and salvation. Guru Raam Das wrote:
"Baanee guroo guroo hai baanee vich baanee amrit saarae||
The word is the embodiment of the Guru and the Guru is the embodiment of the word. Within the word immortalizing elixir is contained.
Gur baanee kehai saevak jan maanai partakh guroo nistaarae||5||
The Guru's word instructs that whoever believes and acts accordingly is personally emancipated by the Guru. ||5|| SGGS||982
