Question 40: Can you name some of the frequently used Sikh Scriptures?
The most commonly used scriptures is The Guru Granth Sahib which contains the hymns of 6 Gurus, 15 Bhagats (saints) of various religions and some minstrels. It was first compiled by Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Guru in 1604 and was later updated by Guru Gobind Singh in 1708 before his death. Guru Gobind Singh declared it as the final and eternal Guru of the Sikhs. In its final shape it has 1430 pages.
Next in importance is the Dasam Granth. It was edited by a devoted Sikh named Bhai Mani Singh after the death of Guru Gobind Singh. It has 1429 pages and contains the writings of Guru Gobind Singh and his contemporary Sikh poets.
Other books which are permitted to be used and quoted in the Sikh service are (a) var's (Balads) of Bhai Gurdas and (b) writings of Bhai Nand Lal available as "Kalam Bhai Nand Lal"
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