Philosophy, Spirituality and Ethics

The Sikh religious philosophy is covered in great detail in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy text. Detailed guidance is given to the follower on how to conduct his/her life so that peace and salvation can be obtained. The holy text outlines the positive actions that one must take to make progress in the evolution of the person. One must remember the Creator at all times – it reminds the follower that the “soul is on loan from God, who is ever merciful,” and that the follower must dedicate their life to all good causes – to help make this life more worthwhile.

ADAM

Explore the intriguing portrayal of Adam in the Guru Granth Sahib and its parallels to the biblical account, highlighting divine...

ARUNA

Arun, the charioteer of the lamp of the world (i.e. the sun) and brother of Garuda, the king of the...

BARANA (VARUNA)

Explore Varuna, the Vedic god of oceans, known for wielding Naga-Pasa and dwelling in Vasudha-nagara. Dive into ancient mythology and...

DHAUM (DHAUMYA)

Explore the fascinating life of Sage Dhaumya, family-priest of the Pandavas, and his connection to Guru Nanak Dev's praises. Discover...

GARUDA

Discover Garuda, Vishnu's mighty vehicle and serpent foe. Learn how he freed his mother by acquiring Amrita, and his legendary...

INDRA

Dive into the legends of Indra, the god who commands rain and battles disgrace, while discovering tales of power and...

KUBJA

Discover the story of Kubja's transformation by Krishna, turning her from deformed to beautiful, showcasing the power of grace and...

KALI

Discover the myth of Kali, Durga's fierce avatar, who vanquished demons with formidable power. Unravel the epic tale and her...

MALIKA (MALAIKA)

Uncover the role of Malik, the angel of death, in Islamic beliefs. Discover how this celestial figure is portrayed in...

PARURAU (PURURAVAS or PURU)

Dive into the lunar race lineage of King Pururavas and Puru and their connections to Guru Nanak Dev's praise. Uncover...

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.