The compilation of Guru Granth Sahib involved the inclusion of hymns not only by the Sikh Gurus but also by several Bhakti saints and other poets from different religious backgrounds. How does this diverse collection of writings contribute to the inclusive and universal message of Sikhism as embodied in Guru Granth Sahib?
The compilation of Guru Granth Sahib involved the inclusion of hymns not only by the Sikh Gurus but also by several Bhakti saints and other poets from different religious backgrounds. How does this diverse collection of writings contribute to the inclusive and universal message of Sikhism as embodied in Guru Granth Sahib?
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Fifth Guru Person, Guru Arjun Sahib, while compiling Aad Guru Granth Sahib, took full care to ensure that every Shabad included, was, as per inclusive and universal message of Sikhism. Later, the Baani of Ninth Guru Person, Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib was included and Tenth Guru Person, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, declared Guru Granth Sahib as the ever living Guru, at Nanded in October, 1708, before he left this world.