Akaal Moorat
Gurmukhi Alphabet

Introduction to Gurmukhi

Lesson 1 of 5

5 min🌱 Beginner📖 Foundations

🎯 What you'll learn

Understand what Gurmukhi is

Learn who standardized the script

Understand why every Sikh learns Gurmukhi

Welcome to Gurmukhi

Gurmukhi is more than an alphabet. It is the script through which generations have read, understood and preserved Gurbani.

What is Gurmukhi?

Gurmukhi is the writing system used for Punjabi and the script in which Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is written.

The word Gurmukhi literally means "from the mouth of the Guru."It became the script that made Gurbani accessible to everyone, regardless of their social background.

A Gift from Guru Angad Dev Ji

Guru Angad Dev Ji

Guru Angad Dev Ji standardized the Gurmukhi script so that ordinary people could learn to read and understand Gurbani. This was a revolutionary step that encouraged education, equality and spiritual learning.

A Brief Timeline

Before Gurmukhi

Different scripts were used across Punjab, making learning difficult and inconsistent.

Guru Angad Dev Ji

Standardized Gurmukhi to make education and Gurbani accessible to everyone.

Today

Millions of Sikhs around the world continue learning Gurmukhi to read Gurbani in its original script.

Why Learn Gurmukhi?

Read Gurbani

Experience Gurbani exactly as it appears in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Learn Punjabi

Build a strong foundation for reading and writing Punjabi.

Preserve Heritage

Connect with Sikh history, culture and spiritual tradition.

💡 Did You Know?

Every Ang (page) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is written entirely in Gurmukhi, making it one of the most important scripts in Sikh history.

Reflection

Pause & Reflect

How might learning Gurmukhi help you connect more deeply with Gurbani and Sikh heritage?

✨ Key Takeaways

Gurmukhi is the script used to write Gurbani.

Guru Angad Dev Ji standardized Gurmukhi.

Learning Gurmukhi opens the door to understanding Gurbani.