Religious Studies GCSE
Authority of the Guru
What Authority of the Guru means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Authority of the Guru
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The takht is an elevated platform where the Guru Granth Sahib rests, showing its supreme authority.
Topics that use Authority of the Guru
- Practices (AQA GCSE)
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