Q101. What is Gurbani? The sacred literature of Sikhism is called Gurbani which means the Guru’s word – A Song message – as enshrined in Guru Granth Sahib. In Sikhism, the Guru Means ‘The Word’ ...
Q115. What is the place of sacred music – Kirtan – in Sikhism? Sacred music, Kirtan, means “singing the praises of God”. It is devotional music. Generally in the Gurdwara, musicians either sing alone or ...
LIONS IN THE PUNJAB: An Introduction to the Sikh Religion By Andrea Grace Diem, Ph.D. Appendix SELECTED HYMNS FROM THE GURU GRANTH SAHIB A Hymn of Kabir (A 15th century pre-Nanak saint with 541 hymns ...