Gurū Granth Sāhib - Its Language and Grammar

  The Gurū Granth Sāhib plays a crucial role in the life of a Sikh. Every Sikh yearns to engage with it at some level and benefit from its overarching Divine wisdom. While there are any works available to engage the Pañjābī-speaking audience, there is a void in the English language for such a resource. This textbook is intended for use by an English-speaking audience, especially the diasporic communities, treating Gurbāṇī as a foreign language. The lessons are appropriate for beginners to intermediate-level learners, who wish to develop a better understanding of the Gurū Granth Sāhib. By the end, readers should find it helpful in interpreting Gurbāṇī independently to enhance their understanding of Gurmat (Gurū’s wisdom). This textbook gives an overview of the languages of the Gurū Granth Sāhib, the Gurmukhī script, its pronunciation and grammar. Since, grammar serves as an important tool for the production of meaningful interpretations of Gurbāṇī, this textbook, along with the Gurbā