The Bani of the following Guru Sahibaan is found in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji:
The following are the Bhagats whose Bani is included in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Historically, these Bhagats lived during the time of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, and according to Sikh history, they met Guru Ji and became His Sikhs.
The following are the 11 Bhatts whose Bani is enshrined in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. These Bhats journeyed across the Indian subcontinent for a year in search of someone who could fulfill their spiritual longing. Eventually, they arrived at the Darbar of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji. There, they became Sikhs of Guru Ji, who blessed them with the divine ability to utter Dhur Ki Bani.
In addition to them, there is a Vaar titled Ramkali Ki Vaar, which was recited by the Hazoori Raagis of Guru Sahib. The names of these Raagis are:
Lastly, a Bani titled Ramkali Sadd was revealed by Bhai Sunder Ji, the grandson of Sri Guru Amardas Ji.
In total, the contributors of Bani in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji are as follows:
This makes a total of 6 + 15 + 11 + 2 + 1 = 35 contributors.
Some Gursikhs believe that Bani of Bhai Mardana Ji is also included in Gurbani, but this is not accurate. The saloks titled Salok Mardana (Mahala) 1 are actually composed by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, likely addressed to Bhai Mardana Ji.
