Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is not merely a collection of writings but a Divinely Revealed Scripture. Throughout its angs (pages), the presence of Waheguru’s direct communication to humanity is unmistakably evident.
The verses within Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji repeatedly affirm its divine origin. Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru, articulates this beautifully when he says:
เจเฉเจธเฉ เจฎเฉ เจเจตเฉ เจเจธเจฎ เจเฉ เจฌเจพเจฃเฉ เจคเฉเจธเฉเจพ เจเจฐเฉ เจเจฟเจเจจเฉ เจตเฉ เจฒเจพเจฒเฉ เฅฅ
โO (Bhai) Lalo! As the Lordโs word comes to me, so I deliver it.โ (Ang 722)
Here, Guru Nanak Sahib Ji makes it clear that the words he speaks are not his own but are a direct transmission from Waheguru, the Wondrous Lord. This concept of divine revelation sets the foundation for understanding the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as a scripture channeled through the Gurus by the will of the Almighty.
ย The third Sikh Guru, Guru Amar Das Ji, takes this understanding further, describing the Gurbaani (the Guruโs Word) as the very embodiment of Waheguru Himself:
เจตเจพเจนเฉ เจตเจพเจนเฉ เจฌเจพเจฃเฉ เจจเจฟเจฐเฉฐเจเจพเจฐ เจนเฉ เจคเจฟเจธเฉ เจเฉเจตเจกเฉ เจ
เจตเจฐเฉ เจจ เจเฉเจ เฅฅ
โHail, Hail, the Word of the Guru, which is the embodiment of the Formless Lord Himself; there is none other, nothing else to be reckoned equal to it.โ (Ang 515)
This verse underscores the belief that the Baani – the divine hymns – are not a human creation but a manifestation of the Formless Creator. Guru Amar Das Ji also affirms its absolute truth:
เจธเจคเจฟเจเฉเจฐ เจเฉ เจฌเจพเจฃเฉ เจธเจคเจฟ เจธเจคเจฟ เจเจฐเจฟ เจเจพเจฃเจนเฉ เจเฉเจฐเจธเจฟเจเจนเฉ เจนเจฐเจฟ เจเจฐเจคเจพ เจเจชเจฟ เจฎเฉเจนเจนเฉ เจเจขเจพเจ เฅฅ
โO Gursikhs! Know that the Baani, the Word of the True Guru, is true, absolutely true. The Creator Lord Himself causes the Guru to chant it.โ (Ang 308)
The fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, reinforces that the words of the Gurbaani are not of human origin but are divinely ordained:
เจนเจ เจเจชเจนเฉ เจฌเฉเจฒเจฟ เจจ เจเจพเจฃเจฆเจพ เจฎเฉ เจเจนเจฟเจ เจธเจญเฉ เจนเฉเจเจฎเจพเจ เจเฉเจ เฅฅ
โI myself know not what to say; all I speak is what the Lord commands.โ (Ang 763)
This humility reflects the Gurusโ role as vessels for Waheguruโs message. From Guru Nanak Sahib Ji to Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the ten Gurus served as the medium through which the Formless One communicated with humanity. Today, that communication continues through the written form of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the eternal Guru.
For those who might view Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as merely a โholy book,โ Guru Arjan Dev Ji offers a transformative perspective:
เจชเฉเจฅเฉ เจชเจฐเจฎเฉเจธเจฐ เจเจพ เจฅเจพเจจเฉ เฅฅ
โThe Divine Scripture (Sri Granth Sahib) is the meeting place where one can meet the Transcendent Lord God.โ (Ang 1226)
This powerful declaration elevates the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji beyond the realm of ordinary texts. It is not just a collection of wisdom or poetry but the meeting place to meet the Transcendent Lord God. The Shabad Guru is alive, pulsating with the presence of Waheguru, offering guidance, solace, and a direct connection to the Creator.
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji stands as a testament to the Sikh belief in the power of the Divine Word. It is not the product of human intellect but a revelation bestowed upon the Gurus by Waheguru Himself. Through its verses, the Formless Lord speaks, guiding humanity toward truth, righteousness, and unity with the Divine. Far from being just a scripture, it is the eternal Guru, a living presence that embodies the essence of God. For Sikhs and spiritual seekers alike, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is a timeless gift, a direct link to the Creator, resonating with the voice of the Divine for all eternity.
