Nineteenth century Literature

gurbansavali

Explore Saundha Singh's Gurbansavali, a poetic chronology of the Sikh Gurus, blending history and literature in Hindi-Punjabi verse.

pran sangli

Dive into Pran Sangli, a profound text on yogic practices and spiritual insights attributed to Guru Nanak, with rich chapters on prdndydma and meditation.

jason askew jamrud

Explore the valor and virtues of Hari Singh Nalva in 'Var Hari Singh Ki,' a unique siharfi narrative from 'Prachin Varan te Jangname.'

udasi

Discover Ajat Sagar, the 1851 religious text of the Ajatpanthi sect, once housed in Amritsar's library. Dive into its themes of castelessness and spirituality.

sahib singh bedi

Explore the versified life of Baba Sahib Singh Bedi, descendant of Guru Nanak, portraying his role as a saint, scholar, and social reformer.

tara singh narotam

Delve into Prikhia Prakaran, a detailed analysis of Sikh texts, including Guru Granth Sahib and Dasam Granth, by Pandit Tara Singh Narotam.

amar katha

Explore Amar Katha, a hagiographic manuscript on Guru Nanak. Discover its mystic tales preserved in rare libraries since the 18th century.

sikhguru 3

Explore the lives of Sikh Gurus in 'GUR KIRAT PRAKASH' by Vir Singh Bal. A poetic journey through Sikh history, written in Braj and Gurmukhi.

mahant bhai gulab singh ji

Explore SANTMAL by Bhai Sobha Ram, a 19th-century Punjabi verse account with detailed biographies of Sevapanthi saints, unique historical insights, and more.

anandpur ki var

ANANDPUR DI VAR is a versified account in Punjabi, by one Ram Singh, of a battle fought in 1812 between Sodhi Surjan Singh of Anandpur and Raja Maha Chand of Kahlur.

pundittarasingh

Discover GURU GIRARATH KOS, a detailed dictionary of the Guru Granth Sahib by Pandit Tara Singh Narotam. Learn about unique word interpretations and more.

kuka (sikh sect)

Explore the genealogy of the ten Gurus with SATGUR KA VANS. Dive into this late 19th-century work, featuring simple Hindi and a racy style.

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4 years Ago

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

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4 years Ago

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

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

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

The Sikh Encyclopedia

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