Larivaar, a term derived from Punjabi words “lari” (continuous) and “vaar” (line), holds a special place in Sikhism, particularly in the context of the revered Guru Granth Sahib Ji. This unique style of writing involves writing Gurbani, without spaces between the words. While all forms of written Gurbani are esteemed, Larivaar has a distinct historical significance that resonates with the teachings of Guru Sahib

In many Saroops (copies) of Guru Granth Sahib, the Gurbani is written in the Padd-Chhed form, where words are separated by spaces. All forms of written Gurbani are worthy of worship and respect. However, Guru Arjan Dev Ji and Guru Gobind Singh Ji had Gursikhs like Bhai Gurdaas Ji and Bhai Mani Singh Ji who wrote Gurbani in Larivaar form.

• Our Guru is Guru Granth Sahib ji, and that form of Guru Granth Sahib ji, to whom Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji gave Gurta-gaddi in year 1708 was written in Larivaar.
• Despite its immense respect, the Aad-Bir doesn’t hold the rank of a Guru as it lacks the inclusion of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji’s Baani.
• While pothis of Sri Sukhmani Sahib or Gutka Sahib are revered and worthy of Matha-tek (bowing), they cannot replace Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Even translations of the Guru Granth Sahib, though highly respected, cannot substitute Guru Granth Sahib ji.
• Although a translation of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji is highly respected, we cannot do its Prakash in place of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji.