Akhand Path
(अखंड पाठ)Literal Meaning
Unbroken recitation
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
From 'akhand' (unbroken, uninterrupted) + 'path' (reading) — a complete, continuous recitation of the entire Guru Granth Sahib, typically finished in about 48 hours without pause.
Spiritual Insight & Context
Akhand Path is performed for both joyous occasions (weddings, new homes) and mourning (death), reflecting the belief that the unbroken presence of the divine Word itself is a source of comfort.