Sikh Gurus — Key Changes

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
N/A	N/A	In the context of the Sikh Gurus, the term 'amendments' does not refer to constitutional or legal amendments in the modern sense. Instead, it can be understood as the continuous spiritual and institutional evolution, refinement, and consolidation of the Sikh faith by each succeeding Guru. Each Guru built upon the foundational teachings of Guru Nanak Dev, introducing new practices, systems, and organizational structures that 'amended' or enriched the nascent religion.	This continuous 'amendment' process ensured the faith's resilience and distinct identity. For instance, Guru Angad Dev 'amended' the script, Guru Amar Das 'amended' social practices, Guru Ram Das 'amended' the community's physical center, Guru Arjan Dev 'amended' the spiritual text, and Guru Gobind Singh 'amended' the community's defensive structure, culminating in the declaration of the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru. These were not changes to core principles but rather progressive developments that ensured the faith's survival and growth.