Gurmukhi

Gurmukhi is a script used to write the Punjabi language. It is written from left to right, has forty-two letters and is recognisable by its distinct oval shaped letters. Gurmukhi is thought to have originated from the Brahma Purana, an ancient Hindu text. The first Gurmukhi script was used in the sixth century, and was known as the 'Laghanapath'. This script was used to write the Punjabi language, and was used until the eighteenth century. The current Gurmukhi script was standardised by the Sikh Gurus in the sixteenth century. Gurmukhi is used by the Sikhs as their main script, and is also used in some Hindu texts. The script is also used in Pakistan, where it is known as 'Panjabi'. Gurmukhi has forty-two letters, thirty of which are different shapes depending on where they appear in a word. The other twelve letters are simple modifications of these thirty. Each letter has a different sound, and there are no silent letters. Gurmukhi is a very phonetic script, which means that each letter represents one sound. This makes it very easy to learn to read and write Gurmukhi. The Gurmukhi script is used to write the Punjabi language, which is spoken by around 120 million people. Punjabi is the tenth most spoken language in the world, and is the native language of the Punjab region in India and Pakistan. Punjabi is a very rich and diverse language, and Gurmukhi is the perfect script to write it in. If you're interested in learning Punjabi, or in writing scripts, Gurmukhi is a great place to start!