Why did the Sikh Gurus include Sufi and Bhakti verses in their scripture?

To emphasize the universality of Truth and to show that spiritual wisdom is not the property of any single religion or caste.

Syncretic Traditions of India

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: The thought of which of the following Sufi saint have been incorporated in the religious book 'Adi Granth' of the Sikh?

The verses of the Sufi saint Fariduddin Ganj-i-Shakar (Baba Farid) are incorporated into the Adi Granth. His Punjabi poetry reflects deep spiritual devotion shared by both Sufi and Sikh traditions.

Exam Year

1994

Evidence Source

Link

ID: HIS_PHI_1994_80 Ref: Chapter 6: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions