Letters

P

This section features entries beginning with the letter P, ranging from philosophical inquiries to the practicalities of physics. Delve into subjects like politics, psychology, poetry, and public health. Each topic under P presents a doorway to deeper learning and understanding of the complexities of our world.

PROF. PRITAM SINGH

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Famous Sikh personalities

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Educational institutions

PANJABI PRACHARNI SABHA

Learn about the Panjabi Pracharni Sabha's 1882 efforts to revive Punjabi language amidst changing educational policies in Punjab.

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Moral codes and Sikh practices

PARDAH SYSTEM

Explore the history and cultural significance of the Pardah system, an ancient practice of female seclusion with roots in Persian, Hindu, and Muslim societies.

metal type print of the guru granth sahib

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Nineteenth century Literature

PARYAI ADI SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB JI DE

Explore Sant Sute Prakash's detailed lexicon of Guru Granth Sahib, explaining hymns and verses with mythological insights and Q&A style commentary.

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Punjab

PHAGWARA

Discover the historical Gurdwaras in Phagwara, Punjab, sacred to Guru Hargobind, and experience vibrant festivals commemorating Sikh heritage.

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Sikh Martyrs

PHUMMAN SINGH, BHAI 2

Discover the inspiring story of Phumman Singh, a Jaito martyr, who bravely faced martyrdom in 1924 during the Sikh Gurdwara reform movement.

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Bhai Gurdas and the early Sikh literature

POTHI

Explore the meaning of 'Pothi,' a sacred book among Sikhs containing scriptural texts, bridging cultural connections with Punjabi, Maithili, and Marathi.

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Sikh Political figures

PREM SINGH

Explore the legacy of Prem Singh, a brave Randhava Jatt soldier in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army, who fought in key campaigns before his untimely death in 1824.

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Punjab

PUAT

Discover PUAT, an old village in Ludhiana, where Guru Gobind Singh passed in 1705. Dive into Punjab's rich history, the land of five rivers.

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India

PUSHKAR

Discover sacred Sikh gurudwaras in Pushkar, holy pilgrim center, rich in heritage dedicated to Guru Nanak & Guru Gobind Singh. A blend of spirituality and history.

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Bhai Gurdas and the early Sikh literature

PANJ SAU SAKHI

Explore the intriguing Panj Sau Sakhi, a legendary compilation of 500 Sikh anecdotes cherished for its cultural significance and spiritual insights.

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Moral codes and Sikh practices

PAHUL

Explore the rich history of Pahul in Sikh tradition, a transformative initiation ceremony involving the sacred Khande di Pahul - the Nectar of Immortality.

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Famous Sikh personalities

PAMMU, BHAI

Discover Pammu Bhai, a renowned Sikh soldier of Guru Hargobind's era, celebrated in Bhai Mani Singh's works and historical texts. Learn more!

AARTI

4 years Ago

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Philosophy

Explore the deeper meaning of Aarti in Hinduism and Sikhism, where true worship goes beyond rituals and embraces the beauty of nature and truth.

AATMA

4 years Ago

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Philosophy

Explore the profound concept of Aatma and its connection to Paramaatma, God, and the transcendental self in Sikh and Hindu philosophies.

SIKH ARCHITECTURE 2

18 years Ago

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Architecture

Explore the distinctive and largely unknown Sikh architectural style, with its rich history in gurdwaras, forts, and palaces, by S.S. Bhatti.

SAMMAN BURJ

18 years Ago

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Architecture

Discover the captivating history and architecture of Samman Burj, the octagonal Mughal marvel in Lahore Fort, known for its royal and administrative legacy.

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