Sikh Scriptures and Literature

dakhani ooankaar

OANKARU is a composition of Guru Nanak`s in the measure Ramkali in the Guru Granth Sahib.

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Dive into Guru Gobind Singh's sabdas, understanding their spiritual yearning and devotion, with Shabad Hajare enriching Sikh daily worship.

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Explore an ancient poem that celebrates Guru Gobind Singh's victory and the power of the sword, a symbol of faith and honor. Discover the epic battle!

karni nama

Explore Karni Namah, an apocryphal work by Guru Nanak, foretelling Khalsa's rise & stressing the power of good conduct. Discover its timeless message.

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Explore the historical journal Akhbarat-i-Singhan, detailing Sikh-era events in Punjab, 1839-1847, based on official reports from General Avitabile.

das gur katha

DAS GUR KATHA, by Karikan, one of the poets in attendance on Guru Gobind Singh, is a versified account, in an admixture of Braj, Hindi and Punjabi, of the events of the lives of the Ten Gurus.

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Explore the rise of Sikh power in Punjab and the political life of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in this insightful work by Henry Thoby Prinsep.

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Dive into the 1783 Persian manuscript detailing Sikh history from Guru Nanak to Sikh rule, offering insights despite some historical inaccuracies.

tazikirah i salatin chugtai

Explore the political history from Aurangzib to Muhammad Shah, with insights into Sikh revolts led by Banda Singh Bahadur. Discover this rare manuscript's saga.

amar katha

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

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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.

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

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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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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.