Akhand Path (continuous reading of Guru Granth Sahib)
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Akhand Path is a Sikh devotional practice involving the uninterrupted, cover-to-cover recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib, typically performed to mark important religious occasions and seek spiritual blessings.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
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| Akhand Path | 0 |
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Sikh religious practice
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devotional reading ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Gurdwara
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Guru Granth Sahib NERFINISHED ⓘ Sikh congregational worship ⓘ Sikh family homes ⓘ Sikh festivals ⓘ Sikh life-cycle ceremonies ⓘ |
| contrastWith |
Sahaj Path
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intermittent or non-continuous readings ⓘ |
| description | uninterrupted cover-to-cover recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib ⓘ |
| endMarkedBy |
Bhog of Guru Granth Sahib
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concluding Ardas ⓘ distribution of Karah Prasad ⓘ |
| language | Gurmukhi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| location |
often conducted in main hall of a Gurdwara
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sometimes conducted in private homes ⓘ |
| norms |
no interruption in reading sequence
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proper maryada (code of conduct) must be observed ⓘ recitation should be clear and respectful ⓘ |
| occasion |
Gurpurabs
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before major undertakings or journeys ⓘ birth celebrations ⓘ death anniversaries ⓘ housewarming ceremonies ⓘ weddings ⓘ |
| performedBy |
Sikh granthis
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Sikh sangat NERFINISHED ⓘ trained Sikh readers ⓘ |
| primaryText | Guru Granth Sahib NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| purpose |
expressing gratitude to Waheguru
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marking important religious occasions ⓘ seeking guidance and protection ⓘ seeking spiritual blessings ⓘ |
| readingPattern | continuous day-and-night recitation ⓘ |
| religion | Sikhism ⓘ |
| requires |
Guru Granth Sahib saroop
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designated prayer space ⓘ seva (selfless service) ⓘ team of readers ⓘ |
| ritualElement |
Akhand Jyot (continuous flame) in some traditions
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Ardas at beginning and conclusion ⓘ Bhog ceremony at completion ⓘ Kirtan during or after completion ⓘ Langar for participants and sangat ⓘ |
| spiritualSignificance |
cultivates continuous remembrance of Naam
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emphasizes centrality of Guru Granth Sahib as eternal Guru ⓘ encourages collective participation in Gurbani ⓘ seen as bringing peace to individuals and community ⓘ |
| typicalDuration | approximately 48 hours ⓘ |
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coincides with Bandi Chhor Divas
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Akhand Path (continuous reading of Guru Granth Sahib)
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subject surface form:
Bandi Chhor Divas