Who compiled the compositions of Guru Angad and his three successors into a single collection?
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Correct Answer:
Option 3: Guru Arjan
Explanation:
Guru Arjan Dev Ji, who was the fifth Guru of Sikhism, collected the hymns (Vani) of Guru Angad Dev and the three subsequent Gurus (including Guru Amar Das and Guru Ram Das) and compiled them into a sacred scripture. This scripture was named the ‘Adi Granth,’ which later came to be revered as the ‘Guru Granth Sahib.’ In addition to the hymns of the Gurus, it also incorporated the compositions of various saints (*Sants*), such as Kabir, Namdev, and Ravidas. It was installed at Harmandir Sahib (the Golden Temple) in 1604 CE. This marked an extremely significant step toward the preservation and consolidation of the teachings of Sikhism.
Additional Facts:
Option 1: Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth Guru.
Option 2: Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism.
Option 3: Correct Answer.
Option 4: Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth Guru.
Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:
Question: Who declared the Guru Granth Sahib as the final Guru?
Answer: Guru Gobind Singh
Question: Where is Harmandir Sahib located?
Answer: Amritsar
Question: Who is the founder of Sikhism?
Answer: Guru Nanak Dev
Question: When was the Adi Granth compiled?
Answer: 1604 CE