In Sikh practice, what is considered the living Guru?

In Sikh practice, what is considered the living Guru?

• A. A human guru chosen by the community
• B. The Guru Granth Sahib
• C. The Vedas
• D. The Bible

Answer: (B)

The living Guru in Sikh practice is the Guru Granth Sahib, treated as the eternal, ever-present guide for Sikhs. After the tenth Guru, the Guruship does not pass to another human; instead, the spiritual authority and guidance are embodied in this scripture. Sikhs place the Guru Granth Sahib on a throne in the gurdwara, begin and end daily prayers with it, and read from it in services, showing that it remains the living channel of wisdom and guidance for daily life. This is why it’s considered the living Guru—not a human leader, and not sacred texts from other religions.

The living Guru in Sikh practice is the Guru Granth Sahib, treated as the eternal, ever-present guide for Sikhs. After the tenth Guru, the Guruship does not pass to another human; instead, the spiritual authority and guidance are embodied in this scripture. Sikhs place the Guru Granth Sahib on a throne in the gurdwara, begin and end daily prayers with it, and read from it in services, showing that it remains the living channel of wisdom and guidance for daily life. This is why it’s considered the living Guru—not a human leader, and not sacred texts from other religions.