Sikh Scriptures and Literature

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Explore the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh with Baron Hugel's 1835 travelogue, detailing culture, history, and the majestic landscapes of Punjab and Kashmir.

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Explore timeless wisdom in 'Bachan Sain Loka Ke,' a Punjabi prose on overcoming attachment, embracing spirituality, and the true path to enlightenment.

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Discover the GURUMUKHI DIN PATRI manuscript detailing events of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign, preserved at Khalsa College, Amritsar.

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Discover Bhai Mani Singh's legacy, a Rajput warrior and Sikh martyr, in Seva Singh's epic 19th-century verse biography, Shahid Bilas.

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

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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.

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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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Explore Gursharan Singh's 'Baba Bolda Hai,' exposing the harsh realities of 1984 Delhi riots, political culpability & the enduring spirit of the common man.

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Discover how Bhai Mohan Singh Vaid's writings tackle unSikh customs and rituals, reviving Sikh principles through six insightful books (1903-1908).

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ALAHNIAN, Guru Nanak's composition in measure Vadahans in the Guru Granth Sahib.

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Discover the timeless beauty of Guru Arjan Dev's Bara Maha, blending Punjabi and Braj languages to express soulful yearnings across the twelve months.

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Discover the spiritual legacy of GUJARI KI VAR in Guru Granth Sahib. Explore divine hymns and the path to liberation through devotion and guidance.

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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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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.