The "saroops," a physical copy of Guru Granth Sahib, the primary holy religious text of Sikhism, can only be transported overseas under the Sikh maryada (code of conduct). The SGPC (The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee) has granted the request for 220 "saroops" made by the "sangat" of Guru Nanak Darbar, Victoria in Australia, in accordance with the directives of the Akal Takht in this regard.
For the purpose of sending "saroops" to Australia, devotees have been asked to book a chartered aeroplane.
