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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Sikh Political figures

PHULA SINGH AKALI

Discover the courageous life of Phula Singh Akali, a Sikh hero and leader under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, known for his valor and dedication to Sikh shrines.

grant, francis, 1803 1878; lieutenant general sir george pollock (1786 1872), gcb

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European adventurers, scholars and officials

POLLOCK. SIR GEORGE

Explore the storied career of Sir George Pollock, field marshal and baronet, renowned for his pivotal role in Afghanistan retribution campaigns.

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Mythological references

PRAVRTTI-MARGA

Discover Pravritti and Nivritti in ancient texts—journeys of action, knowledge, and spiritual liberation!

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Famous Sikh personalities

PRITHI MALL

Discover how Prithi Mall, a devoted Sahgal Khatri, achieved liberation through Guru Nanak's teachings of ndm, sangat, sevd, and simran.

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Famous Sikh personalities

PURIA, CHAUDHARI

Discover the story of Puria Chaudhari, who embraced truthfulness under Guru Arjan's guidance, and his dedication to Amritsar's sacred pool excavation.

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Mythological references

PARI (FAIRY)

Explore the mystical tales of Parian fairies, weaving magic and myth across cultures and history.

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Sri Guru Granth Sahib and Guru Gobind Singh's Bani

PAHARE

Discover the transformative wisdom in the Sikh hymns 'Pahare,' guiding the soul through life's journey, rooted in the Guru Granth Sahib.

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Pakistan

PAKPATAN

Explore Pakpatan, home to the tomb of Sufi saint Shaikh Farid ud Din and Gurdwara Nanaksar, marking Guru Nanak's sacred visit.

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Sikh Political figures

PANJAB SINGH NALVA

Explore the legacy of Panjab Singh Nalva, son of renowned Sikh general Hari Singh Nalva, who served under Maharaja Ranjit Singh and beyond.

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Writings by non-Sikhs on Sikhs and Punjab

PARCHIAN SEVA DAS

Explore 'Parchian Seva Das', an 18th-century collection of sakhees from Sikh Gurus with insights into Sikh tenets and historical anecdotes.

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The Modern History of Sikhs [1947 - present]

PARTITION OF THE PUNJAB

Discover how the demand for Pakistan's creation led to the historic Partition of Punjab in 1947, reshaping the future of India and its Muslim population.

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Famous Sikh personalities

PHAGGO, BHAI

Discover Chacha Phaggo's unwavering faith as Guru Tegh Bahadur fulfills his heart's wish with a blessed visit to Sasaram, Bihar. Explore this Sikh legacy.

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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