Guru Granth Sahib
(गुरु ग्रंथ साहिब)Literal Meaning
The Guru's holy book
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
From 'Guru' (spiritual guide) and 'Granth' (book); in 1708 Guru Gobind Singh declared it the eternal, living Guru of the Sikhs.
Spiritual Insight & Context
Sikhs revere it as a living Guru rather than a mere text — treated with the same ceremony and respect as a living teacher in every gurdwara.