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Granthi

Meaning of "Granthi" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GRANTHI

From Punjabi: keeper of the (Guru) Granth.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF GRANTHI

ˈɡrʌnˌtiː


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRANTHI

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Granthi is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GRANTHI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Granthi

A Granthi is a person, male or female, of the Sikh religion who is a ceremonial reader of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, which is the Holy Book in Sikhism, often read to worshippers at Sikh temples called a Gurudwara. The name Granthi comes from the Sanskrit granthika, which means a relater or narrator, and any Sikh individual appointed the title of being a Granthi, is considered a principal religious official of Sikhism. Although they are considered religious officials in Sikhism, they are not considered to be the equivalent of a Priest, as the belief in Sikh religion is that there are no such religious intermediaries.

Definition of Granthi in the English dictionary

The definition of Granthi in the dictionary is the caretaker of a gurdwara and the reader of the Guru Granth, who officiates at Sikh ceremonies.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GRANTHI

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRANTHI

Granta · grantable · granted · grantee · granter · Grantham

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRANTHI

acanthi · ahi · calathi · canthi · chi · Delhi · Delphi · epicanthi · Gandhi · hi · Hitachi · Karachi · lathi · lecythi · Marathi · New Delhi · phi · samithi · sushi · Vasthi

Synonyms and antonyms of Granthi in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Granthi» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF GRANTHI

Find out the translation of Granthi to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of Granthi from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Granthi» in English.
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Granthi
1,325 millions of speakers
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granthi
570 millions of speakers
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English

Granthi
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

ग्रंथी
380 millions of speakers
ar

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Granthi
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

Грантхи
278 millions of speakers
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granthi
270 millions of speakers
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Granthi
260 millions of speakers
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granthi
220 millions of speakers
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Granthi
190 millions of speakers
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Granthi
180 millions of speakers
ja

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Granthi
130 millions of speakers
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Granthi
85 millions of speakers
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Granthi
85 millions of speakers
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Granthi
80 millions of speakers
ta

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கிரந்தி
75 millions of speakers
mr

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ग्रंथी
75 millions of speakers
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granthi
70 millions of speakers
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Granthi
65 millions of speakers
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granthi
50 millions of speakers
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грантхі
40 millions of speakers
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granthi
30 millions of speakers
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Granthi
15 millions of speakers
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Granthi
14 millions of speakers
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granthi
10 millions of speakers
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Granthi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Granthi

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRANTHI»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Granthi

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRANTHI»

Discover the use of Granthi in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Granthi and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Exploring Chakras: Awaken Your Untapped Energy
Brahma granthi Brahma granthi Brahma granthi Brahma granthi Brahma granthi in the root center (muladhara chakra) is the knot of attachment to physical pleasures and selfishness. This knot implies the ensnaring power of tamas guna, the ...
Susan G. Shumsky, 2003
2
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases in Āyurveda: based on ...
Chapter XV Diagnosis and Treatment of Galaganda (Goitre), Ganda Mala ( Lymphadeniti), Apacl (Suppurated Gland), Granthi (Small Tumour) and Arbuda ( Large Tumour) 437-466 Description of Gala Ganda [1], Pathogenesis of Gala Ganda ...
Bhagwan Dash, Lalitesh Kashyap, 1987
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The Ancient Language of the Soul: The Mystic Knowledge of Mantra
The Nadis and the Granthi Knots These six chakras are divided into three groups which is called Granthi (knot). The three Granthis are knots created with the chakras within the Nadi system that's design to further help block and slow down the ...
Nehemiah Davis, 2010
4
Chakras: Energy Centers of Transformation
Vishnu Granthi is difficult to untie, because of its placement in the Heart Chakra, its balanced state between materialism and idealism, and its connection with the genetic code. To untie this knot one has to do pranayama, in which all thoughts ...
Harish Johari, 2000
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Encyclopaedia of Indian Medicine: Diseases and their cures
62 Granthi Granthi Western Nosology: Inflammatory swellings of glands, and sebaceous cysts. Constituents Affected: Blood, fat and flesh (SS) Classification: 1. According to SS, there are five kinds of granthi: those engendered by vata, pitta ...
Saligrama Krishna Ramachandra Rao, 2005
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Tantric Yoga and the Wisdom Goddesses: Spiritual Secrets of ...
These are the Brahma-granthi in the Root Chakra which represents our bondage to speech, the Vishnu-granthi in the Heart Chakra showing our bondage to emotion, and the Rudra-granthi in the third eye showing our bondage to thought.
‎1996
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Haṭha-Yoga: Its Context, Theory, and Practice
with muladhara-, anahata- and ajna-cakra, and the three knots formed there are commonly referred to as Brahma-granthi (knot of Brahma), Visnu-granthi (knot of Visnu) and Rudra- granthi (knot of Rudra [Siva]).1 Avalon states that it is in the ...
Mikel Burley, 2000
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Key Beliefs, Ultimate Questions and Life Issues
The granthi waves a chauri (a fan made of yak hair or nylon) over the Guru Granth Sahib as a sign of its authority. There is no priesthood in Sikhism, but a granthi may be employed to read the scripture, perform ceremonies or help in the langar ...
Peter Smith, David Worden, 2003
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The Primal Power in Man: The Kundalini Shakti
From the blowing of Vayu and Agni the Kundalini pierces open the Brahma- Granthi and then Vishnu-Granthi. Then It pierces Rudra-Granthi and after that, all the six Lotuses. Then the Shakti is happy with Shiva in Sahasrara. This should be  ...
Swami Narayanananda, 1996
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A Guide to Shaktipat
Three granthis, which bind the individual soul in the manifestation, are Brahma granthi of Rajas guna, Vishnu granthi of Sattva guna, and Rudra granthi of tamas guna. In the swadhisthana and Manipura chakras, the Rudra granthi is believed ...
Swami Shivom Tirth, 1985

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRANTHI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Granthi is used in the context of the following news items.
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Foundation Day of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Observed
Sri Darbar Sahib head Granthi Giani Jagtar Singh, Bhai Kulwinder Singh Ardasia, SGPC secretary Roop Singh, Darbar Sahib manager Partap ... «Sikh24 News & Updates, Jul 15»
2
Delhi Sikh Sangat marks 300th martyrdom anniversary of Baba …
Giani Iqbal Singh Patna Sahib, Giani Jagtar Singh (Head Granthi, Sri Darbar Sahib), Nihang Baba Balbir Singh, Baba Lakha Singh, Baba ... «Sikh24 News & Updates, Jun 15»
3
1984 anti-Sikh riots: Relief for Jagdish Tytler as CBI says no fresh …
... riots victims, apprised the court that Verma in his statement had told CBI that Tytler had allegedly struck a deal with Surinder Kumar Granthi, ... «Firstpost, Jun 15»
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Anandpur Sahib's 350th foundation day: Celebrations kick off with …
... Kesgarh Sahib manager Sukhwinder Singh Grewal and head granthi Giani Sukhwinder Singh were among others present on the occasion. «Hindustan Times, Jun 15»
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Punjab's do-gooders: Quenching people's thirst with sweetened water
“Chhabeel is a religious tradition that has been followed for hundreds of years,” Tarsem Singh, a granthi (religious preacher) in Ropar town, ... «The Indian Express, Jun 15»
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Tytler tried to win over '84 riots witness: court seeks CBI's reply
Mr. Verma said Mr. Tytler had told him that a deal was struck with Mr. Granthi according to which he was to be paid a hefty amount as he ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»
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Makkar pulls up religious body for getting case registered against …
On the complaint of one Kartar Singh, police registered the case against managing committee and granthi Gurpreet Singh under sections 295A ... «Times of India, Jun 15»
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Akal Takht Directs 'Pathis' and 'Granthis' To Avoid Mobile Phones …
... Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani Gurmukh Singh and Sri Darbar Sahib granthi Giani Raghubir Singh also attended the meeting. «Sikh24 News & Updates, May 15»
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Akal Takht bars granthis from using cell phones while on duty
... Sahib acting jathedar Giani Gurmukh Singh, Takht Patna Sahib jathedar Giani Iqbal Singh, and Golden Temple 'granthi' Giani Raghbir Singh ... «Hindustan Times, May 15»
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Sikh Gurdwara granthi brutally beaten up, jailed by Punjab police …
The police did not only beat up the granthi in public view but also ... The police also arrested the granthi and filed a case against him. Police ... «SikhSiyasat.Net, May 15»
REFERENCE
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