Numbers in the Guru Granth Sahib

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In the Guru Granth Sahib various numerical digits appear which represent the succession of Gurus. For example on page 14 is the line: ਸੋ ਦਰੁ ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ The digit or 1 here represents the first Guru, Guru Nanak and is pronounced "Phahla" meaning "first".

No. Gurmukhi Pronunciation
1. Phahla
2. Dhu'ja
3. Tee'ja
4. Chu'tha
5. Panj'ma
6. Sha'va
7. Sat'ma
8. Aath'ma
9. Nao'ma


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