One is required to sort out all the Tuks related to such proclamations along with the context. No formula, no clever tricks and nothing works in so far as the search of this question is concerned. One cannot have any rigid formulation in this regard. Without context one may get lost in the labyrinth of misunderstanding. However, it is essential to understand the context in which it is mentioned. It is mention that Guru Grath sahib contains many lines that speak of Guru as God. I do acknowledge the curiosity to find out if Guru is God or not. I found this material on internet and is being posted as a separate thread. 'The Word is the True Guru and True Guru is the Word, And the Word reveals the path of salvation.' (Kanra Mohalla 4, p 1310) ' The Word is the Guru, And the Guru is the Word, The Guru's Word contains the Nectar of Immortality, Whosoever shall obey, what the Word commandeth, Verily he shall get salvation.' (Nat Mohalla 4, p 982) Since Gurbani came direct from God, and as there is no difference between God and His order (Divine Word), Gurbani is Guru too: 'T he Guru and God are one, Divine Master pervadeth everywhere.' (Sri Rag Mohalla 5, p 53) 'Guru Nanak is the true Guru, The true Guru has taken me to God.' (Kanra Mohalla 4, p 1310) He is the Eternal Being, O Nanak, he who believes in Him, attains peace.' (Slok Mohalla 1, p 137) The Guru is Beneficent, the Sanctuary of peace, The Guru is the Light of three worlds ,

Guruship passed on - Guru Granth Sahib too became the embodiment of Divine Light - not a bowing before a book - but instead bowing before the Divine Light or JOT (Guru) – passed on by Nanak Guru Gobind Singh: ‘Jot uha jugat sai, seh kaya pher paltiae.' When Guruship was conferred on Guru Angad, he too became the embodiment of Divine Light. ' In the true Guru (Nanak), He installed His Own Spirit, Through him, God revealed Himself.' Guru Nanak was thus the embodiment of Divine Light. 'Jot rup har aap gur nanak kahayo.' (Swayas Bhattan p.1408) (Guru Gobind Singh to Bhai Nand Lall- Rehit Nama) “Recognise the Granth as my form, Accept there is no difference between it and me. “Those who wish for my advice, read, listen and focus on Granth ji.”(19) “Those wishing to talk to me, read, listen and contemplate Granth Ji”(18) “One wishing for my darshan (sight), should come to Granth Ji presence”(14)

Genuine historical evidence written by British government officials, Muslim historians and trustworthy Sikhs of the time all show without any doubt that Guru is Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Guru means a spiritual teacher out of darkness into light - this is what Guru Granth Sahib Ji does.

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