In Sikhi, there is a tradition of reciting or singing compositions from the Guru Granth Sahib on every occasion, whether it’s joy or sorrow. Joyful Sabads are recited during the birth ceremony, and ‘Lava’ is recited and sung during the wedding ceremony. Similarly, the composition of Sadd is recited during the final rites of a recently deceased person and is thus related to the Sikh funeral ceremony. According to historical sources, this composition is also associated with the time when Guru Amardas Sahib (1479-1574 CE) departed the earthly realm. Sadd is revealed in Rag Ramkali by Baba Sundar Ji, the great-grandson of Guru Amardas Sahib. It is recorded on pages 923-924 of the Guru Granth Sahib. It has six stanzas of six lines each. It is r ...