Sikh Scriptures and Literature

janam sakhi miharban

Explore the rich history of the MIHARBAN JANAM SAKHI, from its origins to the discovery of rare manuscripts at Khalsa College, Amritsar.

khalsa akhbar

Explore the unpublished Persian manuscript with 92 letters from the second Anglo Sikh War, housed at Punjabi University. Unique insights from 1848-49.

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Discover an unpublished Persian manuscript narrating Punjab's history from 1839-1843 post-Maharaja Ranjit Singh.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.

bansilavama dasvi

BANSAVALINAMA DASAN PATSHAHIAN KA is a poeticized account of the lives of the Gurus by Kesar Singh Chhibbar.

janam sakhi guru nanak dev

Explore the versified biography of Guru Nanak by Sant Das Chhibbar, based on Janam Sakhi Bhai Raidas. Discover the poetic narrative of Sikhism's founder.

sevapanthi

Explore sacred sakhis of Bhai Addan Shah, a revered Sevapanthi saint, promoting divine remembrance & humble service. A gem for understanding Sikhism.

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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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18 years Ago

Explore Akal Bunga, the iconic site housing the Akal Takht in Amritsar, a symbol of Sikh religious authority. Learn its role and history here.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

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