Dasam Granth
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A collection of compositions attributed to Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, several of which are part of daily Sikh prayers.
| Tradition | Sikh |
|---|---|
| Type | Scripture |
| Language | Braj, Punjabi and Persian, mostly in the Gurmukhi script |
| Period | Compiled in the 18th century |
| Composed or compiled by | Traditionally attributed to Guru Gobind Singh; the authorship of some parts is debated among Sikh scholars |
What it contains
- Jaap Sahib and the Tav-Prasad Savaiye, recited in the morning prayers (Nitnem).
- Akal Ustat, in praise of the timeless God.
- Bachittar Natak, an autobiographical account.
- Zafarnama, the Guru's letter in Persian to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
Significance
Its compositions are part of the Amrit initiation ceremony and daily prayers of the Khalsa.