Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005

Sikh Scriptural History

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Who of the following compiled 'Adi Granth or Guru Granth Saheb'?

Solution & Analysis

Answer: D

Concept The Adi Granth serves as the supreme spiritual authority for Sikhs, representing a unique ecumenical compilation of medieval Indian devotion.

Explanation Guru Arjun Dev, the 5th Sikh Guru, compiled the Adi Granth in 1604 CE at Amritsar. He included the works of the previous four Gurus and his own.

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Option D is correct. He also incorporated the verses of Bhakti and Sufi saints like Kabir, Namdev, and Baba Farid.
Nuance: It was later finalized by Guru Gobind Singh, who added the hymns of Guru Tegh Bahadur and declared the book as the eternal Guru.

Active Recall

Question

Which script is used in the Adi Granth?

Answer

The Gurmukhi script, which was standardized by Guru Angad Dev.

Core Insight

The inclusion of diverse non-Sikh saints in the Adi Granth established a precedent for universal spiritual tolerance in the Sikh faith.