Gurbani Answers

Find the answers you seek through Gurbani Answers. Search, read, and share Gurbani to assist you on the path to understanding the Word of the Guru.

Gurbani Answers is your elegant, ad-free companion for exploring the depth and wisdom of Sikh scriptures. Designed specifically for iOS to provide a fluid, distraction-free experience, this app allows you to seamlessly search, read, personalize, and share the eternal teachings of Gurbani.

Whether you are looking up a specific topic, engaging in your daily Nitnem, or hosting a family Sangat, Gurbani Answers makes the divine scriptures incredibly accessible.

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE

Authentic & Accurate: Powered by BaniDB, ensuring the highest standard of accuracy and reliability for all Gurbani text, vishraams, and translations.

Integrated Dictionary (Kosh): Deepen your understanding of Gurbani. Instantly access rich, detailed definitions and linguistic roots of specific words without ever leaving your reading view.

AirPlay Presentation Mode: Perfect for home programs, Gurdwaras, and community gatherings. Wirelessly project Shabads to your Apple TV. Display Shabads line-by-line in real-time, or use the intuitive Carousel view to navigate slides with a simple swipe.

Deep Link Sharing: Easily share the Guru's wisdom. Generate deep links that allow friends and family to open the app directly to the exact Shabad and verse you are reading.

10 Custom Themes: Transform your reading environment to suit your lighting or visual preference with 10 meticulously crafted themes, including optimized Light and Dark modes.

ADVANCED SEARCH

Smart Search: Instantly find what you need. The app seamlessly searches across first letters, full words, transliterations, and English translations all at once.

Custom Gurmukhi Keyboard: Search effortlessly using our built-in, custom-designed Gurmukhi keyboard or your standard English keyboard.

Ang / Page Navigation: Jump directly to any specific page in seconds.

PRISTINE READING & PERSONALIZATION

Bookmarks: Save and organize your favorite Shabads and verses for quick inspiration and easy access later.

Advanced Display Modes: Toggle between traditional line-by-line formatting, Paragraph Mode, or Larivaar mode (continuous text).

Complete Views: Read scriptures with Gurmukhi, English translation, Punjabi translation, phonetic English transliterations, and more.

Vishraams: Color-coded pause indicators guide your flow and ensure accurate pronunciation.

Auto-Scroll: Read hands-free at your preferred pace.

Sahaj Path Tracker: Automatically save your progress and seamlessly resume your path exactly where you left off.

Bani Length Customization: Choose your preferred length configurations for Nitnem and Banis.

COMPLETE SCRIPTURE CATALOG

Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Ji

Bhai Gurdas Ji Vaaran

Bhai Nand Lal Ji Bani

Bhai Gurdas Singh Ji Vaaran

MODERN iOS EXPERIENCE

Zero Distractions: A clean, ad-free interface designed for deep focus and meditation with an automatic full-screen mode while reading.

Universal Support: A gorgeous, optimized layout that adapts perfectly to both iPhone and iPad screens.