History of Dasam Granth is most referred book as it contains dates and events are sketchy and brief. This book does not mention about compilation of Dasam Granth but it does refer to writings inside dasam granth which includes Bachitar Natak written at Anandpur, Krishna Avtar written at Paunta Sahib. The book mentioned various lines from 33 Sawaiyey, Shastarnam Mala and terminology used in Dasam granth. Among several valuable works John Malcolm completed Sketch of Sikhs in 1812 and mentioned about Dasam Granth which converted many to Sikhism to fight against thranny. The approach of Malcolm is biased as he attributes Devi worship episode
Guru Granth Sahib living guru, the highest religious and spiritual guide for Sikhs and inspire all of humanity; it plays a central role in guiding the Sikh's way of life. Its place in Sikh devotional life is based on on the "Gurbani" (the word of Guru/God) which was received by the Sikh gurus in their divine consciousness from God and revealed to mankind. The Guru Granth Sahib answers all questions regarding religion and that morality can be discovered within it. The word is the guru and the guru is the word. Thus, in Sikh theology, the revealed divine word was written by past