Granth

or Grunth

[ gruhnt ]

noun

1. the sacred scripture of the Sikhs, original text compiled 1604.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Granth¹

From Hindi, from Sanskrit grantha “a tying together, a book”

Example Sentences

Their temples have the appearance and feel of a Sikh gurdwara, with the sacred text, the Guru Granth Sahib, installed as the focal point in the main prayer hall.

From Seattle Times

In California Ravidassia temples, the Guru Granth Sahib is the focal point of the prayer hall.

From Seattle Times

A month later, his followers also made headlines for destroying furniture at a gurdwara after Singh said that people should only be seated on the floor in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib.

From BBC

A carved dome-like structure made of white marble was added to the main hall, where the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy book, would be kept.

From New York Times

It is first offered to the Granth after the ardas, the bowl carried on the head of the volunteer.

From Salon