Sikhism

Shabad - The Divine Word

The Shabad is the divine word revealed through the Gurus, serving as the eternal teacher.

In Sikhism, the Shabad (sacred hymns of the Guru Granth Sahib) is the living Guru. Through listening to and contemplating the Shabad, the soul receives divine wisdom and guidance.

The Shabad is the Guru, upon whom I lovingly focus my consciousness; I am the chela, the disciple.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 943

The Shabad Guru concept makes Sikh spirituality accessible to all, transcending the need for human intermediaries.

Guru Granth Sahib