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The structure of Sri Guru Granth Sahib

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh. Sri Guru Granth Sahib is a text unique in countless ways, but the structure, the format and the contents are not really given too much emphasis when Sikhs are trying to improve on their Gursikhi Jeevan and knowledge. This article aims to give a basic insight into the contents of the greatest text to ever exist, we owe our lives and our heads to our Guru, learning about them is a priceless opportunity. Sri Guru Granth Sahib features many Raags, Writers, and styles of compositions. It also comes with a numbering system which has helped to preserve Guru Granth Sahib in its original form. The 31 Raags: Guru Granth Sahib ji is split up into 31 Raags and a few other compositions before and after the Raags. Raags are the style of music used in traditional Indian music. There are 1000s of Raags in the Indian subcontinent and they are designed to each invoke a different emotion in the person listening. The Guru prescribes specific raags w