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The Guru Granthi administrates and oversees all the functions associated with the Siri Guru Granth Sahib. Please note that the duties and care given can be done by any trained member of the Sadh Sangat. The correct protocol and guidance would be given by the Guru Granthi.
These include:
- Guru’s Prakaash
- Ensures that the prakash of the Guru be done in the Amrit Vela, preferably during the gathering of the Sadh Sangat in the hall so all can hear the Hukam, the order for the day.
- Guru’s Sukhaasan
- Ensures that the Guru’s Sukhasan takes place at the close of the day.
- Hukamnamma
- Reads the Hukam, may explain it, and give discourse on Sikh philosophy when appropriate.
- Chor Seva
- Presides over the Guru during programs
- Ardas
- Teaching of Gurmukhi and Gurbani
- Manager for the Guru’s clothing and belongings (Ramalas, Chindoah (canopy), etc.)
- He or she should encourage the participation by other members of the Sadh Sangat in the above duties, and be active in the training of these individuals.
