Explore the Sampat Path, a Guru Granth Sahib recitation variation not commonly practiced today, blending Sikh and Hindu traditions for spiritual depth.
AKHAND PATH (akhand = uninterrupted, without break; path = reading) is nonstop, continuous recital of the Guru Granth Sahib from beginning to end. Such a recital must be completed within 48 hours. The entire Holy Volume, 1430 large pages, is read through in a continuous ceremony. This reading must go on day and night, without a moment\'s intermission.
Discover the extraordinary endurance of ATI Akhand Path, an unbroken reading of the Guru Granth Sahib, achieved by only a few, like Baba Narayan Singh.
Explore the significance of Aakhand Path, a nonstop 48-hour recitation of Guru Granth Sahib, performed by multiple readers in a historical relay fashion.
BHOG (which by literal etymology, from Sanskrit, signifies "pleasure," "delight") is the name used in the Sikh tradition for the group of observances which accompany, the reading of the concluding parts of Scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib. This conclusion may be reached as part of the normal and routine reading in the daytoday lectionary of a major centre of worship with a staff of readers. But in the mind of the community the word is very deeply associated with a complete, end to end, reading of the Holy Book without interruption which is called akhand path. This usually takes two twenty four hour days of nonstop reading by a relay of readers.
BHOG: Literally: it means pleasure. In the Sikh context Bhog is the conclusion of the recitation of Guru Granth Sahib). It is followed by Ardaas and Vaak (or Hukam i.e. command of the Almighty). Finally, after the distribution of Karaah Parshaad, the \'ceremony\' of Bhog is over. The Sikhs call it Bhog (pleasure) because it denotes the pleasure of reaping the fruit of listening (or reading) to the praise of the Almighty.
Explore the spiritual practice of Path in Sikhism, focusing on the recitation of Guru Granth Sahib to deepen faith and community connection.
Explore the spiritual journey of Sadharan Path, a flexible reading of the Guru Granth Sahib, perfect for personal growth or special occasions.
