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Sacred Sikh Scriptures and Texts

What is the Guru Granth? Learn about the Guru of Sikhism, and how Sikhs care for their holy scripture. Find out how to read a hukam, the divine command of the Guru.
  1. How to Read a Hukam (2)
  2. Prayers for All Occasions (10)
  3. Read Complete Guru Granth (4)
  4. Learn Gurmukhi and Sikh Prayers (12)
  5. Gurmukhi and Gurbani Online (7)

Everything You Need to Know About Sikhism Scriptures and Prayers

Did you know that the prayers and scripture of Sikhism are written in the Gurmukhi script of the sacred language of Gurbani? Every Sikh is expected to learn Gurmukhi and read, recite, or listen to the five required prayers which make up the Nitnem banis and read from Guru Granth Sahib every day. Find out here everything you need to know about...

The Guru Granth, Sikhism’s Holy Scripture

Guru Granth Sahib is the name of the Sikh scripture. Sikhs consider the sacred scripture to be their Guru. Find out all about how the Sikhs care for their Guru.

What is the Significance of Raag in Gurbani?

Did you know that hymns of the Sikh scripture are written in Indian music system of classical raag? What is raag? How many ragas have been used in Gurbani? What is the significance of raag which appear in Guru Granth Sahib? Find out here.

Who are the Authors of Sikhism's Holy Scripture, The Guru Granth?

Who are the authors of Gurbani, Sikhism's Holy Scripture, The Guru Granth? Find out here.

"Bani Pro" Nitnem CD with Rajnarind Kaur: Review

Having difficulty with the Gurmukhi sounds of Sikh prayers? Learn to Pronounce Nitnem Banis with "Bani Pro" CD set by Rajnarind Kaur

Top Reference Book for Sikh Prayers in Gurmukhi and English

If you are learning to read Gurbani, you won't want to be without this top reference book. "Sacred Nitnem" offers both Gurmukhi and phonetic spellings, with English translations, and insights into meanings into the five daily Sikh prayers.

Top Prayerbook for Sacred Sukhmani in Gurmukhi and English

If you are learning to read Gurbani, you won't want to be without this top reference book. "Sacred Sukhmani" offers both Gurmukhi and phonetic spellings, with English translations, and insights into meanings.

DIY Sikhism Sewing and Stitching Projects and Gifts

Do-It-Yourself free cross stitch patterns with Sikhism themes, step-by-step illustrated instructions on how to create hard to find specialty Sikh worship and ceremonial items like baby's first prayer book, prayer book covers, a portable altar and furnishings for Sikh scriptures can be found here.

Adi Granth the Sikh Scripture

Overview of the Sikh Scripture, Adi Granth.

Sikhism Dietary Law: What Does Gurbani Say About Eating Meat?

What does Gurbani say about eating meat? Is eating meat OK in Sikhism? Find out what the holy scripture Guru Granth Sahib says about eating meat here.

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