Sikh Scriptures and Literature

fatehnama guru khalsa ji ka

Explore the epic battles of Sikh history, captured in poetic verse, as Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the Guru Khalsa triumph in Fatehnamah Guru Khalsa Ji Ka.

paintii akhaari

Uncover the mystic teachings of Paintis Akkhari, a composition of Gurmukhi acrostic poetry, celebrated for its exploration of monistic metaphysics.

sher singh

Discover an unpublished Persian manuscript narrating Punjab's history from 1839-1843 post-Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Explore the political turmoil and power struggles.

honigberger

Explore Punjab's history & medicine with insights on Sikh rulers in 'Thirty-Five Years in the East' by John Martin Honigberger, a 19th-century treasure.

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.

nand lal goya

Delve into the poetic masterpiece 'ARZ ULALFAZ' by Bhai Nand Lal, exploring its literary and spiritual wisdom with 1,346 Persian couplets.

guru kian sakhian

Explore 'Guru Kian Sakhian,' an 18th-century manuscript uncovering stories of Sikh Gurus, from Guru Hargobind to Guru Gobind Singh, with historical insights.

amar kosh sanskrit

Explore Ratan Dam, Tahkan's intriguing Braj adaptation of the renowned Amar Kosh, with 1,400+ entries. Discover its unique history and themes.

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Explore the rich history of Punjab in 'Baba Bohar,' where a tree engages with children, blending symbolism and imaginative staging from Sikh Gurus to Bhagat Singh.

khursheed khalsa

Explore KHURSHUID KHALSA, the 1885 Urdu book that delves into Sikh history. Discover the controversies it sparked among Amritsar and Lahore factions.

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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.